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#740
by
JAFO
on 02 Nov, 2012 22:37
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No no no... The brass band is supposed to be in the second line.
While we mourn the loss of the STS program, we also need to celebrate the incredible accomplishments they made, salute those we lost, and remember that Atlantis and Endeavour literally gave their guts up for the SLS. They may not fly again, but their spirits will.
I hated to see the orbiters have parts removed, but I kind of like the fact that SLS will be using sections of their MPS plumbing. When the first stage reenters parts of the plumbing will vaporizie*, and in a way Atlantis and Endeavour will forever be flying.
*apologies, I can't think of the correct terminology. Mods, please feel free to correct my post.
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#741
by
Overflow
on 02 Nov, 2012 22:38
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It's just now hitting me that the Space Shuttle Program is now officially over.
For me, it hit that point when they finished signing her over to the VC. after that it was just ceremony.
It's sad that we really have nothing.
And while I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times, I'm glad that they made it to retirement, but they had so much more life in them.
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#742
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 02 Nov, 2012 22:40
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#743
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 02 Nov, 2012 22:57
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#744
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 02 Nov, 2012 23:01
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note, the last image is a tower to be constructed beside the Saturn center.
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#745
by
Overflow
on 02 Nov, 2012 23:08
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That looks awesome! I can't wait to go to KSCVC next year.
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#746
by
Sarah
on 03 Nov, 2012 01:22
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I left the VC around 8pm and she was still sitting outside all lit up with flood lights. Did they finally get her in the building? The whole day was just amazing!!
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#747
by
Overflow
on 03 Nov, 2012 02:31
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I left the VC around 8pm and she was still sitting outside all lit up with flood lights. Did they finally get her in the building? The whole day was just amazing!!
They got her in!
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#748
by
Orbiter
on 03 Nov, 2012 03:10
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Got hundreds of shots of the shuttle, here are some of my favorite.
BTW, KSCVC looks *way* different than the last time I was out there (In January, no less) almost had trouble getting my bearings.
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#749
by
dawei
on 03 Nov, 2012 11:41
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Anybody know how hurricane proof the KSC Visitor's Center is? (or at least the building that holds Atlantis)?
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#750
by
Orbiter
on 03 Nov, 2012 14:47
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They survived 2004 and 2005's chaos, I noticed though on the way in that there was some minor sign damage from Hurricane Sandy, but nothing else.
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#751
by
rdale
on 03 Nov, 2012 15:26
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Anybody know how hurricane proof the KSC Visitor's Center is? (or at least the building that holds Atlantis)?
They survived 2004 and 2005's chaos
The Atlantis building wasn't around back then
Winds from Sandy were 30-40mph for the most part, and I was there the day after where all you could see was some signs and plenty of tree debris. From my vantage point (I slowed as much as I could without getting attention) the new construction didn't strike me as a hurricane-proof structure.
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#752
by
collectSPACE
on 03 Nov, 2012 20:04
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Anybody know how hurricane proof the KSC Visitor's Center is? (or at least the building that holds Atlantis)?
According to Tim Macy, the director of project development and construction for Delaware North Parks & Resorts, the Atlantis exhibit building was designed to withstand a Category 3 hurricane.
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#753
by
collectSPACE
on 03 Nov, 2012 20:11
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Atlantis' final journey was a memorable, if not also very long day into history. Plenty of time to reflect on the vehicle, its sister ships and the past few years of space shuttle museum deliveries, the epilogue to the shuttle program (as Chris Ferguson described it).
After the NASA TV coverage ended and before Atlantis was rolled into the building, there was a fantastic fireworks display positioned directly over the orbiter. 70+ photos from that show, as well as the entire dawn to dusk journey, are presented here:
Photos: Space shuttle Atlantis' final move to NASA visitor complex
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-110212b.htmlAlso, perhaps it was already mentioned but I missed it here, but visitors to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex beginning today through Nov. 11 can tour the construction site, "sneak a peek" at Atlantis and pose for photos with the orbiter.
Space shuttle Atlantis, NASA's last orbiter, completes journey to museum
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-110312a.html
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#754
by
rdale
on 03 Nov, 2012 20:38
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Anybody know how hurricane proof the KSC Visitor's Center is? (or at least the building that holds Atlantis)?
According to Tim Macy, the director of project development and construction for Delaware North Parks & Resorts, the Atlantis exhibit building was designed to withstand a Category 3 hurricane.
Thanks for the info. What is their contingency plan for worse?
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#755
by
collectSPACE
on 03 Nov, 2012 20:56
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What is their contingency plan for worse?
The way the building is positioned next to the Shuttle Launch Experience building, there's some hope it would serve as a buffer, shielding Atlantis's exhibit. Otherwise, no other details were shared and I'm not sure much more can be done — especially after Atlantis' payload bay is opened.
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#756
by
Rocket Science
on 04 Nov, 2012 12:18
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Did anyone take a picture of the Dream Chaser display that was there that day?
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#757
by
Orbiter
on 04 Nov, 2012 14:04
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Did anyone take a picture of the Dream Chaser display that was there that day?
Yup. I also got pictures of the XCOR and Dragon mockups.
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#758
by
Rocket Science
on 04 Nov, 2012 14:19
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Did anyone take a picture of the Dream Chaser display that was there that day?
Yup. I also got pictures of the XCOR and Dragon mockups.
Great even more extras! Thanks
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#759
by
Hodapp
on 04 Nov, 2012 17:24
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Here are some of my pics from this great weekend!
Winds from Sandy were 30-40mph for the most part, and I was there the day after where all you could see was some signs and plenty of tree debris. From my vantage point (I slowed as much as I could without getting attention) the new construction didn't strike me as a hurricane-proof structure.
