ROCKET LAUNCH:
Astra Rocket 3.3 • TROPICS-1
NET June 12, 2022 • 12:00 PM EDT
Jun 12, 2022 12:00 PM
SLC-46
MISSION:
Astra will launch the first of three Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) mission. TROPICS satellites will be placed in orbit over the tropics in order to observe storm systems for NASA.
LAUNCH VIEWING:
Launch viewing opportunities for TROPICS-1 are available at the following locations:
ROCKET LAUNCH:
Astra Rocket 3.3 • TROPICS-1
NET June 12, 2022 • 12:00 PM EDT
Atlantis North Lawn
Located to the left when approaching Space Shuttle Atlantis®
- Approximately 10 miles / 16.1 kilometers from the launch pad
- Included with daily admission
- Viewing area opens at 11:00 AM
- Launch communicator audio commentary only
BUY ADMISSION
Apollo / Saturn V Center
- Approximately 13.5 miles/21.7 kilometers from the launch pad
- Included with daily admission and accessible via the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour
- Viewing location opens at 11:00 AM
- Bleacher seating and launch commentary audio with access to restrooms
Important Information:
Plan to arrive early!
- Kennedy Space Center experiences increased traffic on launch days, and there is construction on SR 405/NASA Causeway and SR 3/Courtenay Parkway resulting in lower speed limits and lane closures. Allow extra time for single-lane roads leading up to the visitor complex.
- The visitor complex opens at 9:00 AM daily.
Availability of upcoming viewing opportunities is dependent upon the scheduled launch time and subject to NASA and U.S. Space Force approval. Launch date, time, and viewing opportunities are subject to change. Launches can be affected by technical and mechanical issues as well as range operations and weather, either in advance or at the last minute.