Has anyone here ever attempted to get VIP launch tickets? I sent a message to my congressman the other day, and a secretary replied back saying they sent my name in to be put on the list for the last 2 shuttle flights (Although it's first come, first serve). They said that about a month before the launch, NASA will send information to the congress office, which will then be forwarded to me (If I'm not already too late on the list).
Considering they're the last 2 launches, I'm really skeptical about how many VIP passes will be available o.O
Has anyone else had experience with VIP tickets?