WEST OCEAN CITY–The Ocean City Aviation Association (OCAA) invites members of the public to join in its “Rocket Launch Watch” Monday, Oct. 27.
It will begin with an Ocean City Municipal Airport arrival time of on or after 5:30 p.m. in anticipation of a launch time no earlier than 6:44 p.m.
A NASA Antares rocket is scheduled to be launched from Wallops Island, and attach to the International Space Station. Internet access will be available for listening to the countdown for the launch.
Small snacks will be available, and a small donation to offset costs would be appreciated. Amounts collected above costs will be contributed to the Huey Veterans Memorial display, for the care and maintenance of the Huey helicopter. The Terminal Building has restrooms serving the needs of both the public and handicapped persons.
Visit www.wow.com/Wallops-+Launch+Schedule, upper right hand corner, “Wallops Launch Schedule Now” for updates.
If timing is changed, or an 11th-hour cancellation is experienced, the event will be rescheduled.
The Ocean City Municipal Airport may be reached from the White Marlin Mall/Tanger Outlets, Route 50 and Route 611 intersection, by following Route 611 South (Assateague signs) for about two miles. Airport sign and airport on left side of road. Follow road to Terminal Building.
Public parking in spaces in front of the Terminal Building (except handicapped), and behind the large hanger to its right.
For more information, contact Tom Oneto 410-641-6888, or the airport, 410-213-2471.
It will begin with an Ocean City Municipal Airport arrival time of on or after 5:30 p.m. in anticipation of a launch time no earlier than 6:44 p.m.
A NASA Antares rocket is scheduled to be launched from Wallops Island, and attach to the International Space Station. Internet access will be available for listening to the countdown for the launch.
Small snacks will be available, and a small donation to offset costs would be appreciated. Amounts collected above costs will be contributed to the Huey Veterans Memorial display, for the care and maintenance of the Huey helicopter. The Terminal Building has restrooms serving the needs of both the public and handicapped persons.
Visit www.wow.com/Wallops-+Launch+Schedule, upper right hand corner, “Wallops Launch Schedule Now” for updates.
If timing is changed, or an 11th-hour cancellation is experienced, the event will be rescheduled.
The Ocean City Municipal Airport may be reached from the White Marlin Mall/Tanger Outlets, Route 50 and Route 611 intersection, by following Route 611 South (Assateague signs) for about two miles. Airport sign and airport on left side of road. Follow road to Terminal Building.
Public parking in spaces in front of the Terminal Building (except handicapped), and behind the large hanger to its right.
For more information, contact Tom Oneto 410-641-6888, or the airport, 410-213-2471.