I decided not to go to work that day so I could be at Edwards for this landing. There were not many dry eyes in the crowds of people also there to watch this historic moment. I recall the Star-Spangled Banner being played through Edward's speaker system. What a moment! I have not seen a landing since and how I just read that Endeavor planned for final launch on April 29th will land at Edwards. I think I will plan to attend what likely will be the final landing here as I did for the 1st.
I almost find it sad that theres only 2 thousand views for this post. This footage is just unbelievable. I was 6, a lil young to appreciate how amazing a feat it was to successfully launch and land this new space vehicle that really only functioned on paper for years.
Finally, I watch this and think about how thankful all of you should be that space exploration didnt count on ME inventing it. It still boggles my mind humans can come up with how to do this stuff......
After watching the final launch of the orbiter Atlantis today (5/14/2010), I had to go back and watch this. I can still remember when classes were stopped in school for both the launch and later the landing of our first shuttle. Even when I was just a kid, I have never been so proud of my country. The shuttle program was my Apollo and I can only imagine how proud my parents were of everything that NASA has done. Thank you NASA.
I decided not to go to work that day so I could be at Edwards for this landing. There were not many dry eyes in the crowds of people also there to watch this historic moment. I recall the Star-Spangled Banner being played through Edward's speaker system. What a moment! I have not seen a landing since and how I just read that Endeavor planned for final launch on April 29th will land at Edwards. I think I will plan to attend what likely will be the final landing here as I did for the 1st.
imagerep 10 months ago
she's still beautiful
kittypie070 10 months ago
I almost find it sad that theres only 2 thousand views for this post. This footage is just unbelievable. I was 6, a lil young to appreciate how amazing a feat it was to successfully launch and land this new space vehicle that really only functioned on paper for years.
Finally, I watch this and think about how thankful all of you should be that space exploration didnt count on ME inventing it. It still boggles my mind humans can come up with how to do this stuff......
LightningJanitorial 1 year ago
I was in 7th grade when this occured ... remember it like yesterday. Sad that the shuttle program is almost history.
silicon212 1 year ago
Gorgeous imagery, wonderful memories. Thanks a million!
krosero 1 year ago
It would have been nice to have seen Enterprise fly one time..Oh well at least she was the first and glided a few times. :)
Hoodmonsa 1 year ago
After watching the final launch of the orbiter Atlantis today (5/14/2010), I had to go back and watch this. I can still remember when classes were stopped in school for both the launch and later the landing of our first shuttle. Even when I was just a kid, I have never been so proud of my country. The shuttle program was my Apollo and I can only imagine how proud my parents were of everything that NASA has done. Thank you NASA.
frank2398 1 year ago 4
this is so cool
yerhoot 1 year ago
she's beautiful
kittypie070 2 years ago
rip columbia
FlawdaBoyKev 2 years ago 9
It really looks like an offroad landing with lots dust rising. I saw it live on TV - it's nearly 3 decades ago!
GalaxyCenter 2 years ago
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Very cool video!
sj472 2 years ago