Most of my posts are about pleasant things -- with the occasional rant about things that perturb me!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY'S LAST MISSION

It was a picture-perfect day for Space Shuttle Discovery's last launch at 4:54 p.m. today.

(Click on photos to enlarge.)
























 The Shuttle with the rocket boosters

 There was an enormous crowd there today for
the launch; the largest I have ever seen!

Video of Space Shuttle Discovery
(Click play button to play.)

Yeah, I know!!  I'll try and hold the camera still next time!