At the Kennedy Space Center two space shuttles are currently sitting on NASA's twin pads for the first time since 2001.
As you know, I'm a big fan of NASA and the space program. This might be the last time to see something like this.
Shuttle Endeavour rolled up onto pad 39B on Friday morning, joining Atlantis, which was already on pad 39A.
Using Google Maps or Google Earth, you can see the launch pads if you point the maps to Titusville, Florida and move the map east. Follow the road to Playalinda Beach where you will see the runway used by returning shuttles as well as launch pads 39a and 39b.
The shuttles will be out at the pads for a few weeks or so. Atlantis is to blast off Oct. 10, 2008 on a mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. Endeavour is targeted for launch Nov. 12, 2008 when I expect to be there to watch the launch and take some pictures. That mission goes to the International Space Station, but could be used to rescue the Atlantis crew if Atlantis is damaged during launch or in flight.
Attached is a picture of the two shuttles, on the adjoining launch pads.
As you know, I'm a big fan of NASA and the space program. This might be the last time to see something like this.
Shuttle Endeavour rolled up onto pad 39B on Friday morning, joining Atlantis, which was already on pad 39A.
Using Google Maps or Google Earth, you can see the launch pads if you point the maps to Titusville, Florida and move the map east. Follow the road to Playalinda Beach where you will see the runway used by returning shuttles as well as launch pads 39a and 39b.
The shuttles will be out at the pads for a few weeks or so. Atlantis is to blast off Oct. 10, 2008 on a mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. Endeavour is targeted for launch Nov. 12, 2008 when I expect to be there to watch the launch and take some pictures. That mission goes to the International Space Station, but could be used to rescue the Atlantis crew if Atlantis is damaged during launch or in flight.
Attached is a picture of the two shuttles, on the adjoining launch pads.