This is Atlantis.

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Bateluer

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AtlantisReflection_ingalls.jpg
 

manimal

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I will never forget when as a teenager I saw the space shuttle launch. Not having a viable space program right now makes the space shuttles success even greater....
 
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That is one regret I have, never going down to see a launch live in person. Watched live on TV, was there visiting about 4-5 days prior to a launch too... never was there for an actual one though :(
 

MovingTarget

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Nice pic. We need to get the heavy-lift and commercial programs up and running pronto.
 

mmntech

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Despite it's utilitarian appearance, I still think the Shuttle is a beautiful bird. It's sad that she'll never fly again.
 

Blitzvogel

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Never realized it until now (along with a bit of quick research) but I always thought the crawler and launch pad itself were one entire machine. Apparently not, as I guess the actual crawler would be in the way of hot gas venting and what not. Interesting!
 
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