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From: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Date: April 28, 2014 8:35:32 AM CDT
To: "Moon, Larry J. (JSC-EA411)" <larry.j.moon@nasa.gov>
Subject: FW: JSC Special: 'The Big Move' Kicks Off Tonight

Ashame they couldn't just land it In an open field nearby ---like in the open field on JSC property across the street from SCH……. …then tow her over to Space Center Houston.

 

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Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 8:31 AM
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JSC Special: 'The Big Move' Kicks Off Tonight By now you know that NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, NASA 905, will soon be united with the life-sized orbiter mock-up at Space Center Houston to create an epic exhibit experience.   Here's more on how it will go down: A 1,000-foot convoy will journey home on an eight-mile trek through the bay area during the nights of April 28 to 29, going at the speed of a person walking, and arriving the morning of April 30. Roads will close so workers can dismantle streetlights, signs and utility poles as the convoy approaches.   The portion of Highway 3 (Old Galveston Road) between its intersections with Scarsdale and NASA Parkway, will close from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Monday, April 28. Then, on Tuesday, April 29, NASA Parkway from Highway 3 to Saturn Lane will close from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. (See Route Map.)   No utilities are expected to be interrupted. The convoy will travel at night for the safety of our neighbors and the workers involved in this complex transfer, as well as to minimize the impact on local residents, the traveling public and businesses. However, as a caution, be aware that there may be traffic impacts and plan accordingly.   The SCA convoy is set to journey home to Space Center Houston at the speed of just 3 mph. The jumbo jet will travel nearly six miles on Monday, April 28, and two miles on Tuesday, April 29, arriving early Wednesday, April 30.   Monday, April 28, "Move Day 1"   6 p.m.: 747 convoy begins moving from corner of Challenger and Aerospace to corner of Challenger/Dixie Farm Road and Highway 3. 9 p.m.: Highway 3 is closed from Scarsdale to NASA Parkway. 9:15 until around 10 p.m.: The convoy carrying the 747 departs Ellington Field after roads closed.   Tuesday, April 29, "Move Day 2"   5 a.m.: The convoy scheduled to park on E. Commerce Street at corner of Highway 3 and NASA Parkway. 5 a.m.: Road closure ends and roads re-open to public (worse-case scenario, 7 a.m.) 9 p.m.: NASA Parkway is closed from Highway 3 to Saturn Lane. 9:15 p.m.: The convoy resumes after roads are closed, moving east on westbound lane of NASA Parkway.   Wednesday, April 30, "Arrival at Space Center Houston" ~ 1 to 3 a.m.: Estimated time for convoy to arrive at Space Center Houston. Upon arrival, the 747 will be parked in C-2 section of SCH parking lot until the next day. 4:30 a.m.: Estimated time for plane to be secured at Space Center Houston. 4:30 a.m.: Estimated time to end road closures re-open to the public. 9 a.m.: Space Center Houston parking lot and center open to visiting guests.   Brought to you by External Relations, Office of Communications and Public Affairs, x35111.

 

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