Kennedy Space Center

National 9/11 Flagstitching Restoration at Kennedy Space Center

February 8, 2011 Comments Off

On February 18, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host The National 9/11 Flag Stitching Restoration for the state of Florida, presented by The New York Says Thank You Foundation. As part of a national journey across America, local service heroes and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests will join FDNY firefighters to help sew […]

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Discovery Rolls to Launch Pad

February 1, 2011 1 Comment

The US shuttle Discovery rolled out for what should be its final mission last night. The orbiter, bathed in bright xenon light, completed its slow 3.4 mile journey to the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A overnight. Discovery’s flight to the International Space Station is scheduled to begin on 24 February all being well. The […]

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What’s Going On In June…

June 1, 2010 Comments Off

June is always a busy month in Florida and this year is no exception. Of course, the big news is that on 18th June The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is due to open to the public at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure and it promises to be both exhilarating and exciting as it will […]

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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

May 19, 2010 Comments Off

I was recently talking to a couple of homeowners about some of the great things there are to do in Florida and how you really can get away from all the hustle and bustle of the theme parks if you desire. We were chatting for a little while and they mentioned how much they enjoyed […]

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STAR TREK – Live Blasts Off At Kennedy Space Center This Summer

May 16, 2010 Comments Off

Debuting at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this Summer is STAR TREK LIVE. This new interactive stage show begins on June 11, 2010 and is based on the popular science-fiction franchise. The show takes audiences on an exhilarating 30 minute journey offering an unforgettable live theatrical experience for fans of all ages. The show combines […]

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Shuttle Discovery launches successfully

April 5, 2010 Comments Off

Space shuttle Discovery with its crew of seven astronauts roared into orbit this morning. It was a wonderful site to see it arcing over the horizon just before sunrise as it started its journey to the International Space Station. There are now just three launches left as the agency races to stock the space station […]

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Spring Break in Orlando

April 2, 2010 Comments Off

Spring Break in Orlando By Nigel G. Worrall Spring Break in Orlando Orlando, Florida’s most popular destination, is the perfect spot to spend your spring break, whether with friends or with your family. A spring break in Orlando will give you the much needed respite from busy schedules at work or at school. Orlando is […]

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Endeavour …Early Morning Launch

February 6, 2010 Comments Off

Space Shuttle Endeavour, carrying the last major piece of the International Space Station, is poised for launching before sunrise on Sunday, the last planned nighttime liftoff of a shuttle ever. The launch is the first of the year as the shuttle program enters its home stretch of five missions this year. The four flights after […]

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Another great launch for Atlantis

November 16, 2009 Comments Off

Space shuttle launches are certainly happening more regularly these days but each and every one is still a very special event. Here’s my video following this afternoon’s Atlantis launch. Why don’t you come and join us for the next one?

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Space Shuttle Discovery Comes Home Safely

March 28, 2009 Comments Off

Space Shuttle Discovery certainly made itself known as it flew through clouds to land safely at Cape Canaveral this afternoon. There I was watching on TV from the comfort of my hammock and although I was expecting the sonic boom, it certainly startled me a little as it was one of the loudest I’ve heard […]

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