Just want to share a once in a lifetime event from 10 years ago!
On September 21, 2012, we witnessed the last flight of the entire Space Shuttle Program - Orbiter Endeavour on a Boeing 747, flying low over NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena before landing at LAX. The total weight of the two craft was actually less than a fully loaded passenger 747.
On October 12 & 13, 2012, Endeavour was transported on the streets of LA to the California Science Center. Overhead power lines had to be disconnected to make way for the shuttle. This 300mm shot was taken far, far away. In fact, I couldn't get a clearer shot than this, walking closer since there were a lot of big trucks blocking the view.
At 4:30am, we were finally allowed to walk right up to the parked orbiter to take pictures. Endeavour appeared enormous in the middle of a city street. Also, look at the size of the transport vehicle.
Scorch marks from 25 fiery (1,650 °C, 3,000 °F) reentries were clearly visible all over the orbiter.
Every tile has a number, which shows the exact location on the spacecraft.
Just want to share a once in a lifetime event from 10 years ago!
On September 21, 2012, we witnessed the last flight of the entire Space Shuttle Program - Orbiter Endeavour on a Boeing 747, flying low over NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena before landing at LAX. The total weight of the two craft was actually less than a fully loaded passenger 747.
On October 12 & 13, 2012, Endeavour was transported on the streets of LA to the California Science Center. Overhead power lines had to be disconnected to make way for the shuttle. This 300mm shot was taken far, far away. In fact, I couldn't get a clearer shot than this, walking closer since there were a lot of big trucks blocking the view.
At 4:30am, we were finally allowed to walk right up to the parked orbiter to take pictures. Endeavour appeared enormous in the middle of a city street. Also, look at the size of the transport vehicle.
Scorch marks from 25 fiery (1,650 °C, 3,000 °F) reentries were clearly visible all over the orbiter.
Every tile has a number, which shows the exact location on the spacecraft.
Jul 24, 2022 at 12:42 PM
Previous versions of A.Y.'s message #15999692 « Sony (APS-C) Images Thread »
