Aimee Whitcroft • Aug 08, 2011 •
A quickie, but a fantastic one nonetheless. butttiiiinnnnssssss! During its decomissioning, the Space Shuttle Discovery had one of those cool 360 degree virtual photos done, which means one can browse around the cockpit* and look at everything. As if you were there, but minus the uncomfortable spacesuit. Discovery was … Read More
Ken Perrott • Jul 22, 2011 •
This is a time exposure taken from the International Space Station (ISS). It shows the plasma trail of Atlantis as it travelled through the atmosphere on its final return from orbit. Thanks to NASA – Station Crew Views Shuttle Landing. Read More
Ken Perrott • Jun 14, 2010 •
The Shuttle launches are always dramatic events. Pity there are only two more planned. They are one event I would have liked to have seen before popping my clogs. However, there are always the photos. And some of the most interesting are those taken from the air, or even from orbit, rather than the ground. [...] … Read More
Ken Perrott • May 20, 2010 •
With the retirement of NASA’s shuttle fleet later this year we won’t be seeing images like this any more. This shows Image of the solar transit of the International Space Station (ISS) and Space Shuttle Atlantis 50 minutes before docking last weekend. The last planned trip for Atlantis. Have a look at the full image [...] … Read More