Scaffold StormThis is at Edwards. After the shuttle arrived they had two days of thunderstorms. This is apparently very rare for that area as the locals were talking about it being the most lightning they had seen in 25 years. Oh yeah the shuttle took.25” hail and
Date: 09/19/2005
This is at Edwards. After the shuttle arrived they had two days of thunderstorms. This is apparently very rare for that area as the locals were talking about it being the most lightning they had seen in 25 years. Oh yeah the shuttle took.25” hail and a tornado touched down ~3 miles south!
Shuttle MateThis is also at Edwards. They are lowering the shuttle onto the 747 “Shuttle Carrier Aircraft” with the “Mate, De-Mate Device.”
Date: 09/19/2005
This is also at Edwards. They are lowering the shuttle onto the 747 “Shuttle Carrier Aircraft” with the “Mate, De-Mate Device.”
Ferry 747 InteriorEver wondered what the inside of a 747 looks like if you remove all the seats and anything else that weighs a lot?
Date: 09/19/2005
Ever wondered what the inside of a 747 looks like if you remove all the seats and anything else that weighs a lot?
Shuttle MatedAnd here they are mated (don’t look kids). This is sunrise at Edwards AFB.
Date: 09/19/2005
And here they are mated (don’t look kids). This is sunrise at Edwards AFB.
Shuttle Mated 2The Ferry crew takes a plane ahead of the shuttle to find the best path. You can see it below the 747. The shuttle cannot fly through rain, clouds, moderate turbulence, or within 25 miles of thunderstorms. Getting across the country in August was a rea
Date: 09/19/2005
The Ferry crew takes a plane ahead of the shuttle to find the best path. You can see it below the 747. The shuttle cannot fly through rain, clouds, moderate turbulence, or within 25 miles of thunderstorms. Getting across the country in August was a real challenge.
Ferry FlightMountains of New Mexico
Date: 09/19/2005
Mountains of New Mexico
Mated Belly Shot
Date: 09/19/2005
Ferry Flight Weather TeamFerry Flight Weather Team. These are the folks that get the shuttle home safely.
Date: 09/19/2005
Ferry Flight Weather Team. These are the folks that get the shuttle home safely.
ss_launch_1Shuttle launch as seen from ISS
Date: 10/24/2006
ss_lauch_2Shuttle launch as seen from ISS
Date: 10/24/2006
Atlantis EndeavourAtlantis, Endeavour and two rainbows
Date: 09/23/2008
Atlantis, Endeavour and two rainbows