This article is from the Space FAQ, by Jon Leech leech@cs.unc.edu and Mark Bradford tla@surly.org with numerous contributions by others.
Steven S. Pietrobon (steven@spri.levels.unisa.edu.au) posts a compressed
version of the Space Shuttle launch manifest to sci.space.shuttle. This
includes dates, times, payloads, and information on how to see launches
and landings. These files are in
ftp://audrey.levels.unisa.edu.au/space/
ftp://audrey.levels.unisa.edu.au/space/
For the most up to date information on upcoming missions, call toll-free
(800)-KSC-INFO (800-572-4636) or (407) 867-INFO (867-4636) at Kennedy
Space Center.
Official NASA shuttle status reports are posted to sci.space.news
frequently.
 
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