STS-126 Landing

[conorbeef]

you can fall asleep whilst watchin it

[D0dgeCharg3r]

Why the landing at Edwards, instead of KSC?

[superdave1014]

When the weather prevents the shuttle from landing in Florida NASA lands the shuttle at EAB. It is not out of choice but due to weather. U might know this but it cost NASA about million dollars to fly the shuttle from california to florida. ^^

[D0dgeCharg3r]

Okay thnx, i think this was the same with the hubble mission sts-125. Atlantis landed yesterday at EAB, cuz the weather was too bad in florida, right?

[superdave1014]

You got it. I live in South Florida, but i heard that central florida got a lot of rain too. If it was very mild, i'm sure it would have been ok, but the rain was heavy enough to cause some floods.

[John19182004]

@superdave1014 not know that? That's all the *&$ing media ever says when they land out there. Not realizing ALL missions are planned for Edwards in so much as the money is in the budget, and the week to ferry back is in the processing flow for the orbiter's next flight.. a KSC landing is nice, and convenient, but doesn't cost anybody any extra.

[qprwalshy]

thats impressive!

[Drewabc9]

wow the space shuttle traveld 50 miles in just a couple of minutes!

[Chrisjr2007]

The Space Shuttle Endeavour landed here in California and it was my birthday :)!

[xytronite]

Wow those cameras can see the shuttle from 130miles away??!!!

[bigdude1o1]

Whoo! Eric is my Cousin, you rock!

[Chrisjr2007]

:)) nice!

[JaalaJ]

Nice..

[pokemonbreeder18]

I think ur audio is a bit off

[amattos2107]

Welcome back Endeavour and Crew. Great landing.

[smoothvirus]

They haven't landed at Edwards in a while. Why didn't Endeavour land at KSC?

[pokemonbreeder18]

it was too windy

[QuarterPounder4]

Here in the Antelope Valley where Edwards is isn't much better with wind. lol

[TANNERxDANxU]

Both landing opportunities were passed because of stormy weather ahead of a strong cold front.

[katoerie]

Welcome back on planet earth Endeavour and crew!! =D

By the way beautifull landing!

[BasserPeti]

Welcome home, Endeavour!! :)

[raptor22stealth]

What a beautiful landing! I just loved the sight of the Shuttle on the final approach :)

For me, the most beautiful plane on the Earth, and out of it of course :). What an incredible machine.

I'll be sad when it retires...

[OzStone]

When is NASA going to start posting these in HD (at least 1280x720) on their website? :)

[Seneka4295]

Fantastic machine the space shuttle. I stand in awe and amazed every time I see videos like this.

[hardenbride]

I was there today. As civilians, you cant get close and get inside the base. They have like a viewing area like a mile away from the place. But I loveeee ittt.

[notbendable]

Thanks Bruno! ...I forgot to DVR this one!

Yeah that main gear - drag chute - nose gear touchdown transition was one of the prettiest ones in recent memory.

[BrunoTheQuestionable]

The official time between main gear and nose gear touchdown is 15 seconds, compared to the usual time of around 11 seconds - keeping the nose up for longer scrubbed off more speed because of the shorter runway. It was very smooth anyway.

[blablubb12345]

This is normal for a "heavy" Orbiter landing (with the MPLM in the cargo bay). Touchdown speed was ~205 kts, compared to ~195 kts for a "light" Orbiter. Derotation is always at 185 kts.

[BrunoTheQuestionable]

Good point.

[techdeck321]

touchdown !!!

[Shadowsnshades]

Thanks for posting I heard the sonic booms here in Los Angeles.

[MewFushisDad]

What a Beautiful Machine.

What an incredibly smooth landing