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Uploaded: 09/16/09 7:25 AM GMT
Discovery
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Sitting in the California sunshine, Discovery is set to be lifted ready to be piggy backed onto its 747 transport for its return to Florida.

Image Credit: NASA/KMC

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.Jhihmoac
09/17/09 3:11 AM GMT
EXCELLENT OVERHEAD CAPTURE! The orbiter is still impressive looking...Hard to believe this gallant old craft is over 20 years old...Aren't they about to retire the shuttle design, in favor of something newer soon? Favs...
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+philcUK
09/17/09 4:41 AM GMT
yes - it's supposed to retire at the end of next year and it's replacement begins test flights later this year. that could all change if the bean counters and republicans get their way though.
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::Foxfire66
09/19/09 4:27 PM GMT
Great Capture!
Neat perspective too.
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.J_E_F
09/19/09 7:07 PM GMT
Is it getting a lube change? Neat find and interesting post.
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