OV-103 On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, National Air and Space Museum. Named after a sailing ship that had pioneered scientific research, Discovery flew its first mission in 1984 and last in 2011 for a total of 39 spaceflights, more than any other Space Shuttle or spacecraft. It spent 365 days in space and clocked more than 238 million km. Reinforced carbon-carbon on the nose cone differs in color with the tessellation of 30,757 silica tiles forming the heat shield. (mehr von OV-103)
OV-104 (cn OV-104) The last space shuttle that was removed from the fleet and the last to make a space flight on Atlantis in the photo is being taken to its new home the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex this activity was called Atlantis Celebrate the Journey and was a pleasure to be part of the story. (mehr von OV-104)
OV-103 A magnificient sight we will never get to see once again! Discovery on its final flight as STS-133, captured from the Kennedy Point Park. Happy New Year to all! Guten Rutsch ins 2012!!! (mehr von OV-103)
OV-103 Space Shuttle Discovery liftoff to the heaven and take Harmony module this trip makes history since this mission this commanded by a woman in the Space Shuttle and a woman commands the ISS in 50th aniversary of Nasa. this view is from Titusville Florida. (mehr von OV-103)