Expedition 31 Through the Lens

Expedition 31 Crew Prepares For Launch

Launch in viewfinder is closer than it appears.

Retro Space Toys

Astro Base by Ideal, circa 1960s

If you don’t love these toys, you’re denying your inner child.

T+ One Year

Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, STS-133, February 24, 2011

In which I get a little sentimental about space shuttle Discovery.

Rockets from California

Artwork by Chelsey Bonestell, 1950

Back when manned spaceflight launched routinely, in 1950. (PS: this is my 900th post!)

Shuttle Plume Pierces the Moon

Shuttle Plume Shadow Points to the Moon

Amazing photography.

Four Months Later

STS-135 Final Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, July 8, 2011

Happy launch-iversary @TheSuss @WhoFramedAbbie @therealdjflux @leslieberg & @derlum!

Revealing GRAIL

Rollback from GRAIL's Rocket

Pre-launch night photography, my favorite.

Final Fire

Space Shuttle Atlantis launching for the last time (STS-135)

Looking back at Atlantis.

Reflecting

Atlantis Reflection

A peaceful evening shot, pre-launch and post-deluge.

The Grand Finale

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I had the privilege of witnessing the last shuttle launch this morning – there really are no words, except to say that it was wonderful, and I saw it in the company of great friends.