"Brian Thorn" wrote in message
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On Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:34:03 GMT, (Derek Lyons)
wrote:

Since I'm headed to Jacksonville in Mar to visit my relatives, I
thought I'd try to see STS-117 launch as well. What is the earliest
date that the launch date can be reasonably considered to be cast in a
substance firm enough to reasonably plan around?

March 15, 2007. They're still officially aiming for March 16, but look
for this to move up one day.

Brian

The 15th is the current working date.