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In case there are some doubting Thomases (or Thomasinas) out there about my sighting the space shuttle Atlantis in its landing approach back on June 22, 2007 (see this photo), here's a closer view with my amazing Acme Super-Duper Magnifying Glass, as advertised on TV.
Justin reacting to his 1st shuttle launch, right after I told him the STS is the coolest truck ever.
This is the shuttle that launched 8 June 2007. Atlantis Mission STS-117. From Canaveral National Seashore entrance road.
Trip to Washington taking in Alexandria, Washington Mall, Arlington Cemetery, Washington Nationals Baseball, Mount Vernon and Dulles Air and Space Museum
Los Angeles - January 21, 2014: A model of the satellite Sputnik hangs inside the California Science Center in Exposition Park. Sputnik 1 was the first artificial Earth satellite. The Soviet Union launched it into an elliptical low Earth orbit on 4 October 1957.
The California Science Center is a dynamic destination where families, adults and children can explore the wonders of science through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs and awe-inspiring films.
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Robonaut 1 is a remotely operated experimental astronaut assistant developed by NASA and DARPA to handle tools and other small objects. In 2011, NASA sent Robonaut 2 to the International Space Station.
After onboard testing, a later version of Robonaut 2 may go to work outside the space station, operated by an astronaut who remains inside.
Space Shuttle Enterprise
Now in NYC at the Intrepid. Picture of it almost there www.flickr.com/photos/xpressbus/7348371498/
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Welcome to a preview of a new exhibition about human spaceflight since the 1970s-people traveling to space, living and working there, and seeking to move beyond Earth.
Like spaceflight itself, this exhibition is a work in progress. When completed in late 2011, it will highlight the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, and look beyond to possible futures in space.
For now, you can view some spaceflight icons and try some hands-on activities to test your space knowledge, explore your interests in space work, and exercise your decision-making skills.
We will keep adding objects and displays, so visit again and watch things change.
Come in and see... Are you ready for spaceflight?
My mug sits on the lens from one of the cameras situated around the launch pad for the space shuttle.
Not bad, considering it was backlit and hazy and pretty far off the coast in this spot. I think I like the shots of it with the scenery visible better, even though it was sort of distant. Others took better photos of it close up with better lighting. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience, though. Cool to listen to the radio on the drive down to Malibu and back. Made it sound like this big collective event. So many people excited about a scientific and engineering marvel. Also kind of like going train watching, but unlike train watching, huge amounts of people cared. There is also the thrill and the anticipation of the photographic hunt. I juggled two dslrs, had a point and shoot going on a tripod for video, and managed to take one photo with my phone.
Some weird vignetting the photos I took this day. Not sure what that is about.