If there is one amazing thing that mankind has done, it’s creating a shuttle that hurtles into space on a rocket, then is ferried on an airplane if it needs to travel from one state to another. I have always, always loved that the shuttle hitches a ride on a plane, but never dreamed I would actually get to see one of those flights. That is, until yesterday when I heard Endeavor would be flying over Houston and landing at Ellington Field. The boys and I went out on an adventure this morning to see it.
There it is, circling around the airport. It made a few very low, very amazing passes right in front of the crowd before landing and parking right in front of us.
Seeing the shuttle ferry was everything I dreamed it would be and more. The only dark cloud on the day is how completely inappropriate it is that the shuttle is just stopping for a quick visit in Houston and not staying here forever.
Kelly! This is awesome! I know you loved that experience more than ever and what a great experience and piece of history for Rush and Tate! I got chills when I saw the picture of Rush and Tate wearing USA t-shirts in front of the shuttle! So wonderful!
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