In honor of Space Shuttle Atlantis returning to earth this morning, I’m posting a few images from its launch two weeks ago. As a kid, I was fortunate to view a few space shuttle launches from across the inter-coastal waterway. However, to be able to watch the launch of STS-135 from Kennedy Space Center was unlike anything I have ever experienced. The ground shook and I watched in amazement as the giant shuttle left the launch pad and disappeared into the clouds in a matter of seconds.
As the shuttle program comes to a close, I’m excited to see where we’ll go next with the space program.
