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Fri Mar 12 09:36:45 1982
Re: shuttle landing
Ron,
I went to Edwards when Columbia landed the second time. I can't help you
much, but:
I had a pass from a friend at NASA so watched from the place to which I was
directed after arriving on the base. I believe the off-base viewing is rather
limited, crowded, and not that good, but that's only hearsay. I understand that
many local C of Cs have passes available for the asking. If you know anyone in
city government anywhere in California, you should be able to scrounge up a
vehicle pass. As a last resort, call NASA at Moffet Field.
The traffic was not bad. People arrive mostly during the last few hours before
touch-down. We left the Bay Area at 1:00 a.m., had breakfast in Bakersfield, and
got there around 9:00, still time for a little shuteye before the big event. Of
course, I don't know the planned landing time this time. We left immediately
afterward, and traffic wasn't bad at all. If we waited around a little, it might've
been worse.
I enjoy camping, but didn't try it there. On the base, RVs and autos are all
herded together. They have portable johns, drinking water, hot dog stands, and
souvenir tents set up within walking distance, but you'd have to call them about
whether they allow overnight camping -- I doubt it.
The whole thing is over in such a hurry, especially after waiting in anticipation
for many hours. You can see it better on TV, but it's still an experience I'm glad
I had. Good luck!
Stan
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