Discovery is finally home

[engfisix]

Sorry for those who arent space nerds like myself, but these are some cool pics of the Discovery on the back of the 747 SCA (Shuttle Carrier Aircraft) on its way back to Kennedy on Sunday. I was fortunate enough to be at Cocoa Beach this morning when she made a low level fly-by for everyone to see...she flew right up the coast from Patrick Air Force base to the Cape, it was a sight to see.

Hope ya enjoy!

First few are from Edwards prepping the orbiter for mating to the 747 SCA

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/125233main_post_flight-m.jpg


http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/125476main_mdm_nosecone-m.jpg


http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/125554main_mdm_pre-mate-m.jpg


http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/125624main_takeoff-m.jpg
Taking off from Edwards Air Force Base

http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/125754main_abovetheclouds-m.jpg


http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/images/medium/05pd1888-m.jpg


http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/125763main_landing-m.jpg
Discovery on the ground at KSC

http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/images/medium/05pd1896-m.jpg

http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/images/medium/05pd1895-m.jpg


http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/kscpao/images/medium/05pd1899-m.jpg

And if ya want more info....
http://trc.dfrc.nasa.gov/Newsroom/FactSheets/PDF/FS-013-DFRC.pdf

hope ya enjoyed this post!

[MEGR]

Good pics. I thought it was neat how the shuttle was carried on the back of the plane.

[US MAN]

Thanks for the pics...

I always thought it was pretty awesome how they transport the shuttle.

:lol: MEGR... you and I said practically the same thing...