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To: callmejoe

Yes, indeed.


1,867 posted on 08/23/2006 2:02:39 PM PDT by Velveeta
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Airspace, Bridges and Waterway Restrictions in Effect for STS-115

PRESS RELEASE
Date Released: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Source: NASA HQ

For the STS-115 launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, NASA managers are urging all aircraft pilots and boaters to fully comply with the airspace, bridges and waterway restrictions imposed around Kennedy Space Center prior to and during shuttle launches and landings.

"As always, we are coordinating with officials from the U.S. Air Force Eastern Range, Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard to help provide a safe launch environment for the shuttle crew and for interested spectators," said KSC Launch Director Mike Leinbach. "Violating these restrictions is not only unsafe for the astronauts and support crews, it's unsafe for the violator."

The first launch opportunity is Sunday, Aug. 27, with liftoff targeted for 4:30 p.m. EDT. This launch time is approximately in the middle of a 10-minute launch window. At NASA's request, Air Force and Coast Guard surveillance aircraft will patrol KSC's airspace boundaries on launch day. Violators will be intercepted by patrol forces, thoroughly investigated and subject to FAA enforcement action. A number of restrictions remain in effect around KSC during the hours immediately following the launch of a space shuttle. (snip)

http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=20668


1,880 posted on 08/23/2006 2:40:55 PM PDT by Velveeta
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