Port Canaveral readies for shuttle launch

Port Canaveral readies for shuttle launch Officials at Port Canaveral, which has some of the nation's most unique transportation needs, are urging visitors to arrive early Friday at Jetty Park, a popular location for watching space shuttle launches.
   The port recommends visitors arrive before 3 p.m. for the scheduled 7:38 p.m. launch of the Shuttle Atlantis, which is slated for a mission to the International Space Station.
   Jetty Park at Port Canaveral has a 1,200-foot lighted fishing pier, a campground with spaces for motor homes and tents, and features like a camp store and snack bar that make it a favorite with space enthusiasts.