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Online drwfishesman

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End of Space Shuttle program
« on: Jun 29, 2011, 06:19:44 AM »
Last launch is Atlantis on Friday July 8th. I just found out this morning that I got tickets to be on Kennedy Space Center for the launch. I'm excited about seeing it, but I think it's going to be a little emotional for me too. The shuttle program represents a lot to me...joy, tragedy, wonderment. Just wondering if anyone else felt the same way.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #1 on: Jun 29, 2011, 07:35:34 AM »
yes, it is sad to see it go. I don't like the idea of the US not having one.  >:(
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #2 on: Jun 29, 2011, 08:01:51 PM »
The US will be just one more nation hitching rides from the Russians.

How the mighty have fallen.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #3 on: Jul 08, 2011, 03:37:30 AM »
Only 30% chance that I will see the launch today, but I'm leaving to drive up to the Cape now. I don't want to be that a..hole who had the opportunity to see the last shuttle launch from Kennedy Space Center and didn't go because I thought the weather would be bad.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #4 on: Jul 08, 2011, 10:46:20 AM »
Sucks normally I can see the launch from my front yard but it was too cloudy.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #5 on: Jul 08, 2011, 02:04:35 PM »
Well that's it...got a great view of Atlantis as it blasted off. I remember the first Shuttle launch in 1981 and now it's over. I'm actually pretty bummed right now.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #6 on: Jul 20, 2011, 08:56:28 PM »
Atlantis lands in Florida tomorrow morning at 5:56 AM EDT.

I don't know if this is new or not but you can monitor the shuttle's flight using Google Earth, updated with data from Mission Control:

Real-Time Space Shuttle in Google Earth (Beta Version)

STS-135 Landing Ground Tracks

I think I'll get up early...
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #7 on: Jul 20, 2011, 09:23:13 PM »
BBC's Horizon documentary on the Shuttle is very good!
Made me all sad and happy.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #8 on: Jul 20, 2011, 10:04:07 PM »
End of an era, and start of an error.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #9 on: Jul 21, 2011, 04:53:29 AM »
Just watching the landing.
Just makes me sad to see it end.
But i was so awesome as long as it lasted.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #10 on: Jul 21, 2011, 10:33:39 AM »
Walked out of my hotel in Tampa this morning and looked south. Saw a bright light hauling ass from west to east and smiled. Didn't hear the sonic booms (too far away) but it was good to see it part of the way home.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #11 on: Jul 21, 2011, 10:35:53 AM »
Sad day in American history.
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #12 on: Jul 21, 2011, 10:49:55 AM »
this is a good day.  135 missions and 2 catastrophes is a completely unacceptable statistic.

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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #13 on: Jul 21, 2011, 10:59:31 AM »
Quote from: On Fire For Christ on Jul 21, 2011, 10:49:55 AM
this is a good day.  135 missions and 2 catastrophes is a completely unacceptable statistic.

Why do you hate peanut butter?

What you weren't talking about peanut butter?
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Re: End of Space Shuttle program
« Reply #14 on: Jul 21, 2011, 11:03:35 AM »
Quote from: Shibboleth on Jul 21, 2011, 10:59:31 AM
Quote from: On Fire For Christ on Jul 21, 2011, 10:49:55 AM
this is a good day.  135 missions and 2 catastrophes is a completely unacceptable statistic.

Why do you hate peanut butter?

What you weren't talking about peanut butter?

I'm sure this is both clever and hysterical, but I don't get it.
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