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#480
by
Alpha Control
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:36
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Have to sign off now. Looking forward to reading and sharing more thoughts later today, and in the days ahead.
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#481
by
psloss
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:37
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JSC will hand over the Shuttle to KSC when they are satisfied that their work is done.
We should get to hear (and see) that live.
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#482
by
MadameConcorde
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:38
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To Space Shuttles Discovery, Endeavour and Atlantis:
I will miss you
To Atlantis - the best-est of all Space Shuttles
To honour all the years and all the great work accomplished
Ludwig van Beethoven
Moonlight Sonata
In Memoriam
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#483
by
arkaska
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:38
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First crew member is off the shuttle
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#484
by
Ford Mustang
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:38
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ASP now conversing with Houston. Crew members beginning to get off the vehicle.
Rex was the first.
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#485
by
Chris Bergin
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:39
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I'll tell you this much, it makes it a hell of a lot easier when there's this community on here who aren't thinking "NASA? Who gives a crap, there's a food eating contest on ESPN".
Keep the faith.
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#486
by
Ford Mustang
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:39
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Sandy Magnus now off of Atlantis.
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#487
by
psloss
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:40
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#488
by
psloss
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:40
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#489
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:41
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love this shot of the convoy around Atlantis
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#490
by
Ford Mustang
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:41
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Do you have a camera shot of the left video screen? That'd be one heck of a shot.
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#491
by
trebloc
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:42
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30 years ago as a young teenager I watched in awe the first flight of the Space Shuttle from launch to landing. I was spellbound by the technology and the beauty of the system. As the years passed I became more and more absorbed in the program. I watched through amazing triumphs and stunning achievements, I marveled at the raw energy of each launch, the serenity of orbital flight and at the majesty of each landing. I was enthralled by the bravery of the Astronauts and the intelligence and ingenuity of the scientists and engineers who designed, built and made them fly.
I watched in horror as Challenger broke up over the Atlantic taking 7 lives and a dream with it to a watery grave. I celebrated in triumph as the program recovered and went on to greatness. I cried once more as Columbia disintegrated in the skies above Texas and took 7 more lives. I have seen the release and capture, the repair and return of satellites, the launching of interplanetary probes, the magnificent launching of Hubble and the stunning and incredible images it has returned. I have seen Humans repair and service Hubble in orbit over and over again. I witnessed the construction of the Space Station and the cooperation of previous enemies now friends, work together to build a marvel of Human engineering that I could see cross over the sky at night. I witnessed two launches from the Kennedy Space Center, two events that remain etched on my brain as the most incredible events I have ever witnessed.
I have watched and witnessed tragedy and triumph, success and failure for 30 years. I have grown up with the Shuttle and it has been an important part of my live. I am going to miss it but I am grateful that I got to live through this incredible period of history.
We are a space faring civilization and will continue to reach out and explore. It is in our very nature to do this. I look forward to the next chapter when we will reach out further and go and explore the planets with people and then venture to the stars. We owe it not just to ourselves and to our children but as a hero of mine the great Carl Sagan once said, “to the Cosmos ancient and vast from which we spring”
To Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour …………Thank you.
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#492
by
rickl
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:42
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As I've said elsewhere, goodbyes are always emotional and bittersweet.
I'd like to take a moment to offer my congratulations to everyone at NASA who kept the Shuttles flying. Well done.
Thanks also to the folks at NSF for your fine efforts at chronicling this era of spaceflight.
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#493
by
brihath
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:42
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Welcome home Atlantis! I followed the Shuttle program ever since the first Approach and Landing Tests in the late 70's. It has been a great program with many accomplishments in terms of expanding the human presence in space.
I remember how it was back during the ending of Apollo, and considering where we were then, compared to where we are now, I personally believe it was worth it.
It is sad to see it all end, especially with no replacement human flight program in place. However my hat is off to all those dedicated people who made the program work, right down to the final mission.
Godspeed, Atlantis!
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#494
by
arkaska
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:42
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PLT out of the orbiter
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#495
by
Ford Mustang
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:43
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CDR is signing off. "It's gonna be hard, but we're gonna walk off Atlantis."
Barry Wilmore: "We understand. Great work."
This is the final crew member to leave an orbiter.
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#496
by
Ford Mustang
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:44
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Ammonia DEACT in work.
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#497
by
Ford Mustang
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:45
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All crew members are out of the orbiter.
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#498
by
chksix
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:45
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I haven't noticed those apartment blocks in the view behind Atlantis. The view from there must be amazing!
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#499
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 21 Jul, 2011 10:45
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all crew members have left the orbiter
