Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Shuttle Atlantis: Last Launch

Photo:  Stephen Clark, Spaceflight Now
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The last shuttle launch, Atlantis, 2011.  I was not able to see the launch from this vantage point, but Stephen Clark of Spaceflight Now was.  And, I must say, it is nice to have friends (and family) in high places--otherwise I would not have these incredible photos of the launch.  I was in a Wendy's parking lot far, far away watching in awe.  Words cannot describe the experience of watching the shuttle launch, not to mention, the last shuttle to launch.  All I can say, is I was a proud American on that day...
Photo:  Stephen Clark, Spaceflight Now

Photo:  Stephen Clark, Spaceflight Now

Photo:  Stephen Clark, Spaceflight Now

Photo:  Stephen Clark, Spaceflight Now

Photo:  Stephen Clark, Spaceflight Now

Photo:  Stephen Clark, Spaceflight Now

2 comments:

  1. Hi there! I only heard it on the radio today (I'm sitting over here in Hamburg/Germany)that this was to be the last shuttle launch EVER - feels strange, somehow. Well, times are changing. Different forms of "future" seem to be arising... The photos are great, you're really lucky about using them!
    Franziska

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  2. Hi Franziska-
    Glad you like the photos. The photographer is my cousin--he writes for spaceflight now magazine (on-line), and is a very talented writer/photographer. I will miss our beloved shuttle program for sure.
    Thanks for checking in.
    Robert Duhon

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