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Launch Time and Tracking Map for tonight's Shuttle Launch-can you see it where you live?

Tonight's Shuttle Launch is set for 7:43PM Eastern Time. Here's a map of regions that can see the launch. Additional info below the graphic.

Viewing Map: Weather permitting, a night launch of the space shuttle is typically visible from much of the East Coast. The most dramatic view is from inside the yellow circle. But within the red circle, skywatchers may see very bright, pulsating, fast-moving object that resembles the brightest stars in the sky from 3 to 8 minutes after launch. For viewers near the edges of the circles, however, the shuttle will hug the horizon, so an unobstructed view is needed. Credit: SPACE.com

STS-119 will be the 28th U.S. mission to the International Space Station. The flight will deliver the Starboard 6 truss segment, giving the station its fourth and final set of power-generating solar wings.

Launch time and date are subject to change.

Published Wednesday, March 11, 2009 10:40 AM by sweagle
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