If you get really desperate, you might be able to watch the launch the old-fashioned way--on your television set. Many networks are going to be , so check your local listings. Spacevidcast, a weekly webcast on space news, will also be covering the broadcast live in HD on its so you can stream it to your set. Or you can just watch .

History in the Making

There are more ways to enjoy the launch than just watching it. There are 30 years of space shuttle history to explore. In addition to of the program, plenty other publications are getting into the act. For instance, The Washington Post has both a and celebrating the full history of the shuttle program

Naturally if you've really got shuttle launch fever, you may want to own a piece of the action and there's plenty to commemorate the last mission. You can buy everything from Identical to the ones worn by the astronauts to to some, well, .

No matter how you choose to enjoy this weekend's launch, it's sure to be the end of an era in the history of American space exploration. If you wish, now turn your attention to in the future of space exploration.