Going to Falcon Heavy launch discussion

[theflyer]

I liked Slack and Whatsapp when it was called IRC.

Also, if anyone has a last minute conflict or cancellation for a Feel The Heat ticket, please keep me in mind. thanks!

Unfortunately, once you print the tickets, they can't be transferred. They must be used by the person named on the ticket. I haven't printed mine yet but it would take something pretty crazy for me to not go.

 

[Electroman]

Why do we have to print the tickets? Isn't it enough to show the barcode on the iphone ?

 

[HankLloydRight]

I wonder if they actually check IDs upon entry, or just scan the barcode/QR code to ensure a valid ticket?

My guess is just the latter.

 

[theflyer]

I'm not seeing a barcode with mine, but maybe I'm missing it.

@HankLloydRight , maybe, I don't know. I've seen several launches from the surrounding area but have never been on the Cape for launch.

 

[mongo]

Possibly using name check to avoid reuse (check prevents the reused from trumping the real person) along with positive control of people on site.

 

[Xenius]

@HankLloydRight did you try to contact KSC to ask in case you're able to buy those tickets? Right now weather is looking very favorable for Tuesday. Not anticipating a weather related scrub, but I'm no expert.

 

[HankLloydRight]

No, the person decided to use the ticket afterall (he's hoping for a Tuesday scrub and fly down for Wednesday) so I never checked. As of now I have no ticket.

I'm not sure how it would work to use it in Tuesday and in case of a scrub he gets it on Wednesday.

 

[Yuri_G]

No, the person decided to use the ticket afterall (he's hoping for a Tuesday scrub and fly down for Wednesday) so I never checked. As of now I have no ticket.

I'm not sure how it would work to use it in Tuesday and in case of a scrub he gets it on Wednesday.

I don't have a ticket either, but Playalinda Beach or Port Canaveral should offer a great view!

 

[Xenius]

No, the person decided to use the ticket afterall (he's hoping for a Tuesday scrub and fly down for Wednesday) so I never checked. As of now I have no ticket.

I'm not sure how it would work to use it in Tuesday and in case of a scrub he gets it on Wednesday.

Kind of hoping you go and just wing it! Could meet up after the event at least. There should be a lot of pop up viewing places, just along the side of a road, or a shopping center, or whatever! I'm staying in cape canaveral tuesday night, so could be up for breakfast/lunch wednesday. Haven't planned the drive back at all yet, so I'm kind of winging this one!

 

[swaltner]

Everyday Astronaut overview of viewing options

 

[Grendal]

I posted it in the launch thread but it's officially looking great for weather: 80% go for Tuesday's launch. The launch thread posting has the official document.

 

[GTIceman]

I was debating on taking a "sick day" and driving out to the cape that morning on Tuesday. I guess I could find somewhere to work remote until the launch. I worry though that the traffic will be impossible.

 

[mongo]

Anecdotal data point of one:

Taking our first week long, not work related, trip since getting married a dozen years ago. We start driving south in 15 minutes.

 

[hmcgregoraz]

No, the person decided to use the ticket afterall (he's hoping for a Tuesday scrub and fly down for Wednesday) so I never checked. As of now I have no ticket.

I'm not sure how it would work to use it in Tuesday and in case of a scrub he gets it on Wednesday.

The question to ask KSC is the reverse.

I can only attend on Tuesday, if it gets scrubbed, can I give my ticket to my friend to attend on Wednesday?


Harry

 

[HankLloydRight]

The question to ask KSC is the reverse.

I can only attend on Tuesday, if it gets scrubbed, can I give my ticket to my friend to attend on Wednesday?

Well, I just called KSC and after waiting on hold for 32 minutes (not exaggerated!) I finally got an agent and asked that exact question. She said no, whoever uses it on Tuesday has to use it on Wednesday. I asked how they do that, do they check IDs or issue wristbands, and she said "the ticket is stamped". I could have pressed further saying "well, how does that work to not let my friend in on Wednesday" but decided that I shouldn't ask too many questions. Sure, she was just a CSR who probably doesn't know all the entry policy details, but I felt she would have found some way to continue to tell me that it's not possible or not allowed.

But in reality, it probably totally is doable, it's just risky for both of us -- can I use his ticket on Tuesday, and if I do and there's a scrub, can he use his own ticket on Wednesday?

 

[TWBC]

Would anyone be interested in selling their Feel the Heat package? PM me

 

[GTIceman]

Is anyone planning to be there without tickets as per the poll? If so where at? I was going to buy closer but cant get there today to get the placard

 

[doug]

Anyone already in the area want to get dinner?

 

[BrettS]

I live in the Orlando area, but I wasn’t sure if I would be able to make this launch since I had family visiting this week, so I didn’t pre purchase tickets. I just dropped some of my family off at MCO and I’m trying to get out to space view park for the launch, but I’m stuck in terrible traffic on 528.

The GPS is predicting that I’ll get to the park at about 12:45 right now, so I’m hoping I’ll gave time to find somewhere to park and get to the park, but I’m a bit concerned about the crowd levels. Is anyone there now? How much of a madhouse is it?

Worst case even if I see the launch from the car as I’m stuck in traffic it should be interesting.

 

[Chips]

Launch pushed to 2:50 so might have time to make it there.