Decommissioning the Space Shuttles - PIX

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In summary: So you're both right!In summary, a conversation about the decommissioning of the space shuttles and the arrival of the shuttle Discovery in Washington DC is discussed. One person expresses sadness at the retirement of the shuttles, while another shares their memories of the first shuttle launch. Photos and videos of the shuttle are also shared. The conversation ends with a postponement of a planned flight of the shuttle Enterprise in New York City due to weather.
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Hey! That guy took my spot! I had my signal on and everything!
http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/03/decommissioning-the-space-shuttles/100271/

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Decommissioning. :cry:

They can park one at my place anytime.
 
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Much as I hate to see the STS go, being limited to LEO for 30 years was not a good thing.
 
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dlgoff said:
Decommissioning. :cry:

My sentiment exactly.
 
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I posted the following in the Great Outdoors thread before I saw this one.

The shuttle Discovery arrived in Washington DC today. It did several passes over the Potomac which I was fortunate enough to photograph. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-PwoSkAqgw

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lisab said:
My sentiment exactly.

And mine. :(
 
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What's that little plane next to it in Borg's first picture? Is that a fighter jet? Or is that the NASA symbol on its... back fin thingy... I should know that word >.>

also: man those things are dirty!
 
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SHISHKABOB said:
What's that little plane next to it in Borg's first picture? Is that a fighter jet? Or is that the NASA symbol on its... back fin thingy... I should know that word >.>

also: man those things are dirty!
That was the T-38 escort plane. [STRIKE]Probably an F-18[/STRIKE].
 
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Andre said:
No that's a T-38 Talon.

I thought it was an F-5 Tiger.
 
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Bye bye spacemobile.
 
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Andre said:
No that's a T-38 Talon.

My bad. I started searching for T-34 for some reason. I guess that I'm mixing tanks and airplanes. :rolleyes: When I seached Google for NASA chase plane, some F-18s came up that looked similar. It still didn't seem right to me though.
 
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Awesome photos, Borg!

I have mixed feelings about NASA and the shuttle program, but seeing the old bird retired brings a tear to my eye. In many ways it is a very sad day.

I still remember the first launch very clearly. I had just had the old style surgery for a double hernia and was off for six weeks. There was nothing to do but take good drugs and watch all of the preparations for launch - including the airing of every piece of space film that could be found in the archives. It was sooooooo cool. It wasn't like now where you can just find a video clip. Many of those films had only been seen once or a few times by the public. Others had never been shown publically at all. I was extremely happy that I had popped a hernia and had to be off of work. What luck! :biggrin:

Heh, the scars from the surgery have lasted longer than the shuttle program. I still have a happy face.
 
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From AIAA - Weather Postpones Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York

04.20.12 - NASA's planned flight to New York City of space shuttle Enterprise atop the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) has been postponed until further notice due to an unfavorable weather forecast for Monday, April 23.
 
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Dickfore said:
I thought it was an F-5 Tiger.

The T-38 is the trainer version of the F-5.
 

1. What is the purpose of decommissioning the Space Shuttles?

The Space Shuttles are being decommissioned in order to make way for new and more advanced spacecraft and to retire the aging fleet of shuttles. This allows for more efficient and cost-effective space exploration missions.

2. How many Space Shuttles were decommissioned?

A total of five Space Shuttles were decommissioned: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.

3. What is the process of decommissioning a Space Shuttle?

The process of decommissioning a Space Shuttle involves safely removing all hazardous materials and fluids, as well as removing and preserving important equipment and systems for future use. The shuttle is then prepared for display at a museum or other public location.

4. What happens to the Space Shuttles after they are decommissioned?

The Space Shuttles are being preserved for display at museums and other public locations across the United States. Some of the shuttles have already been transported to their final destinations, while others are still in the process of being prepared for display.

5. When did the decommissioning of the Space Shuttles begin?

The decommissioning process began in 2011, when the final space shuttle mission was completed. However, the planning and preparation for decommissioning started several years prior to this, as the end of the Space Shuttle program was already being anticipated.

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