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What goes up, must come down......for good

I visited the Air and Space museum in Chantilly VA last Sunday. Very interesting and I got quite a kick out of seeing her. I never though that I would ever stand next to a real Space Shuttle. One thing came to mind though, rather agricultural in construction I thought. I was was expecting something streamlined and slick. I was very surprised at how un-aerodynamic she is/was. However the concept worked and worked well, 39 successful missions in over 27 years of service. As of yet I have not seen any Space Shuttle picture posts, so........

WOW.... ...!

Wonderful, close-up shots, Matt!

Love the wheels, brakes, and suspension!

Its certainly got a lot more tiles than there are in my Bathroom!... ...!

Paul... ...!

WOW.... ...!

Wonderful, close-up shots, Matt!

Love the wheels, brakes, and suspension!

Its certainly got a lot more tiles than there are in my Bathroom!... ...!

Paul... ...!

My wife says she would like those heat proof tiles to line our toilet......I have no idea what she means....

Matt

Nice set Matt...

My wife says she would like those heat proof tiles to line our toilet......I have no idea what she means....

Matt

Howard + Pearl + Marina...."Last of the Summer Wine".... ... ...!

Paul... ... ... ...!

I was just at NASA Ames where the shuttle was tested in the 120x80ft. wind tunnel.  It was astonishing.  Got to love the shuttle!

I'm loving those photos! Thanks Matt. 8-)

[quote]I was just at NASA Ames where the shuttle was tested in the 120x80ft. wind tunnel.

I'm loving those photos! Thanks Matt. 8-)

I have a whole load more, but had to thin them out around 99% to post. I think my wife had looked around the whole museum in the time that I just photographed Discovery.......

Matt

Nice photos Matt! A truly game-changing piece of engineering!

Awesome shots!
Visited the Air & Space Museum several times in the past, but sadly have not been able to get to Dulles to see Discovery yet. :-/