Yesterday at approximately 11:27 am, a part of me died, and in a few days, I will lose a friend. Yesterday marked the end of an era. An era that as Americans and humans, we should be very proud. STS-135, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis left for the International Space Station on its 33rd and final trip to orbit, and ended a 30 year program, producing technology that has changed the world, and brought us flying high into the 21st century.
On the morning of April 12, 1981, Robert Crippen and John Young piloted the Columbia into the next century on STS-1. I was very fortunate to have been there for the first launch. I couldn't help but be there for the final launch. I could go on and on, but watch the video below.
The Closeout Crew sends its farewell and thanks after helping the final space shuttle crew into their seats before liftoff.
Guys, I couldn't have said it better. God Speed Atlantis... return home safely.
3 comments:
Had a feeling you'd be there.
Goosebumps and tears.
word verif: fleduss
I cried like a baby... silly huh?
Hellz no.
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