Attend or Miss Out: Final Shuttle Launch

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The final shuttle launches, Endeavor on Monday and potentially Atlantis on June 28, are generating excitement, but attending could be costly. The Atlantis launch is uncertain due to funding issues, raising doubts about its occurrence. The desire to witness a shuttle launch stems from a nostalgic connection to the space center. There is a strong sentiment that attending any launch would be a memorable experience. Ultimately, the decision hinges on financial considerations and the likelihood of the Atlantis launch being funded.
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I want to make it out to the final shuttle launch, but this would be a rather costly trip for me to make. The shuttle Endeavor is scheduled for Monday which might be the last launch, but the Atlantis is scheduled for June 28, if it is funded.

What should I do? I haven't been to the space center since I was a child, and it's just one of those things that I want to be able to say that I attended. Do you think the Atlantis will even meet funding? It's just scheduled to drop off a logistics module.
 
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