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.
Port Canaveral readies for shuttle launch
