The Delta rocket carrying the probe to Mars has successfully lifted off and Phoenix as the probe is called has made contact back to earth. So everything appears well there as it continues its mission and journey to the Red Planet.

Endeavour has also successfully lifted off on 08/08/07 on its mission to the Space Station. Unfortunately I couldn't get to see it in person but I did watch it on TV and it was a faultless launch. Having seen the vehicle on the pad is was far easier to identify with what was going on.

A visit to Kennedy Space Center is well worth the time and effort and make your base Bahama Bay Resort. It is ideally placed for visits to all the great attractions in the area.