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Redemption · 09-21-2012, 03:26 PM

It's weird, this all brought me back to my childhood. Being an astronaut was my biggest dream when I was little. Even after watching the Challenger disaster live on tv at school. Guess some dreams never die.

My time at space camp had nearly disappeared from memory. And this has helped bring it all back.

Amazing era of US space exploration is over and with no concrete plans for the future, what will today's kids dream of? Who will be their space Heros?

Bummed but also very glad for the renewed memories.

Thanks Jordy!!

SteveRS · 09-21-2012, 03:27 PM

Its very sad cause many died in the pursuit of science and exploration..

AZCamaroFan · 09-21-2012, 03:34 PM

i always found it fascinating since i was kid too, but no way i'd get on a spaceship

Overflow · 09-21-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Redemption

It's weird, this all brought me back to my childhood. Being an astronaut was my biggest dream when I was little. Even after watching the Challenger disaster live on tv at school. Guess some dreams never die.

My time at space camp had nearly disappeared from memory. And this has helped bring it all back.

Amazing era of US space exploration is over and with no concrete plans for the future, what will today's kids dream of? Who will be their space Heros?

Bummed but also very glad for the renewed memories.

Thanks Jordy!!

It's disappointing that the nation that was always first in space, ended its best space program. It's a shame that we've fallen out of the lead in the space race. It seems that another country stepping ahead will have to wake us up.

A ton of people keeping telling "Shuttle nerds" like myself to move on to the next craft. Eventually, I'll accept that what's done is done. But the Space Shuttle will always have a special place in my heart.

Thank you all for sharing this experience.

FenwickHockey65 · 09-21-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveRS

I mean the Independence got destroyed but freedom survived..

Dude.

SteveRS · 09-21-2012, 03:54 PM

Those who have issues with shuttle nerds can gtfo.. I think its awesome we had something that took us to the edge and back safely..

Overflow · 09-21-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Dude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveRS

Those who have issues with shuttle nerds can gtfo.. I think its awesome we had something that took us to the edge and back safely..

And they did it 133 times.

Steve Dallas · 09-21-2012, 07:55 PM

I don't think I have seen this posted here, but maybe I missed it:

Overflow · 09-21-2012, 07:57 PM

I've been meaning to post that, but never got the chance. Awesome video! Thanks for posting, Steve!

Overflow · 09-21-2012, 08:42 PM

And to add a sweet story in, Mark Kelly, the final commander of Endeavour on STS-134, and his wife Gabby watched Endeavour make a special flyover over Tucson, Arizona. Gabby was the congresswoman injured in the AZ shooting. This flyover was scheduled a couple days before specially for Gabby and Mark. I'll post the picture when I can get on a computer.

Redemption · 09-21-2012, 10:43 PM

Ok, lets try again...

These are in reverse order. What ever!

I dont think I could repeat the crane shots if I tried. These were all taken at maximum zoom, so the quality really suffered. It was hard to track from that distance also. I was a good 3-4 miles away, plus whatever altitude. The stupid haze/smog didnt help either. But still was extremely cool to see!

The nice sky was from earlier in the morning, to the south (opposite direction). Was a beautiful morning to be on the roof, shuttle watching!

pyr0b0y · 09-21-2012, 11:17 PM

Nice photos Jason, especially the one with it right inbetween the cranes! Mine are.....unfortunately....about the same quality. Not sure what it looked like where you were at, but they had a ton of people at NASA Ames, which was a sight to see.

There were tons of people lining the fences of NASA and on the roofs of every office building. There are 2 buildings being constructed right next to ours, and EVERY construction worker was on the roof; it was truely a sight to see. Everybody was just cheering when it flew by. It's definitely sad moment to see its last flight.....

I take no credit for this photo, but this is just a EPIC pic of Endeavour.

Overflow · 09-22-2012, 07:47 AM

Jason- Those are amazing pictures even with the haze.

Pyr0- Whoever shot those pictures gets an Internet high-five.

I'm glad you guys got to see Endeavour on her final flight.

Redemption · 09-22-2012, 09:42 AM

Thanks jordy. Just glad I got to see! Wish I had gone to my parents house. They live just north of Moffett (couple of blocks). My mom said they went right over the house, crazy crazy low in altitude.

Was kind cool, after high school I could hear them fire up the wind tunnel at Moffett.

And I used to delivery stuff to the base there also. Small world.

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Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I've been meaning to post that, but never got the chance. Awesome video! Thanks for posting, Steve! __________________

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Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	And to add a sweet story in, Mark Kelly, the final commander of Endeavour on STS-134, and his wife Gabby watched Endeavour make a special flyover over Tucson, Arizona. Gabby was the congresswoman injured in the AZ shooting. This flyover was scheduled a couple days before specially for Gabby and Mark. I'll post the picture when I can get on a computer. __________________

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AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,450	i always found it fascinating since i was kid too, but no way i'd get on a spaceship

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Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	Ok, lets try again... These are in reverse order. What ever! I dont think I could repeat the crane shots if I tried. These were all taken at maximum zoom, so the quality really suffered. It was hard to track from that distance also. I was a good 3-4 miles away, plus whatever altitude. The stupid haze/smog didnt help either. But still was extremely cool to see! The nice sky was from earlier in the morning, to the south (opposite direction). Was a beautiful morning to be on the roof, shuttle watching! __________________ My Build Thread

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pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	Nice photos Jason, especially the one with it right inbetween the cranes! Mine are.....unfortunately....about the same quality. Not sure what it looked like where you were at, but they had a ton of people at NASA Ames, which was a sight to see. There were tons of people lining the fences of NASA and on the roofs of every office building. There are 2 buildings being constructed right next to ours, and EVERY construction worker was on the roof; it was truely a sight to see. Everybody was just cheering when it flew by. It's definitely sad moment to see its last flight..... I take no credit for this photo, but this is just a EPIC pic of Endeavour. __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

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Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Jason- Those are amazing pictures even with the haze. Pyr0- Whoever shot those pictures gets an Internet high-five. I'm glad you guys got to see Endeavour on her final flight. __________________

09-22-2012, 09:42 AM	#798
Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	Thanks jordy. Just glad I got to see! Wish I had gone to my parents house. They live just north of Moffett (couple of blocks). My mom said they went right over the house, crazy crazy low in altitude. Was kind cool, after high school I could hear them fire up the wind tunnel at Moffett. And I used to delivery stuff to the base there also. Small world. __________________ My Build Thread