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A First-Time Launch: A Memorable Trip!
Posted on May 13, 2009 04:33:52 PM | Janet Anderson | 4 Comments    |

May 13, 2009: Home Again

The first launch journey has come to an end -- a journey well worth experiencing. My hat is off to all those that work in the shuttle program and launch support.  Even though at this moment I am really tired I will never forget the experience.

Here are a few photos that are of the behind the scene nature I would like to share. Hope you enjoy them! You can also see my video of the crew leaving crew quarters in the Air Stream RV by clicking this link (QuickTime, about 21 MB). Note the entourage!
 
Located in the news facility is the Television Studio/Auditorium where all the briefings take place regarding the shuttle mission.

I have always wondered what the rest of the briefing room looks like -- here it is!

The crawler moves the shuttle from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad.  The fence in the photo helps give a point of reference for the size of the crawler.

A helicopter returning support personnel from the pad, post-launch, to the launch control center.

Tags : VAB, atlantis, crawler, janet anderson, launch, space shuttle  

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4 On May 17, 2009 08:45:13 AM  Jenny  added a comment on your blog post. 

Janet, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. In March I flew from Germany all the way to Florida just to see the shuttle launch and I can relate to your feelings very well. There were a lot of times when I was teared-eyed, too, because for me it was the dream of a lifetime come true! Thanks again for all the interesting photos and insights!

Greetings from Germany!

Jenny

3 On May 14, 2009 02:18:07 PM  dmc  added a comment on your blog post. 

We got to see the launch, it was amazing. From Titusville, I was unable to see the Ship for the glare of the engines... I hope the camera are able to!

Godspeed to our "Crew" they are all brave, highly trained people, as we know!

2 On May 14, 2009 03:15:12 PM  Jeannine  added a comment on your blog post. 

Great blog, Janet. I'm glad you got to experience a shuttle launch. I haven't had the privilege so it was especially nice for me to read your daily journal. Glad it was so much fun for you and Reed. I would have gotten teary-eyed myself a time or two. ;)

1 On May 13, 2009 04:45:54 PM  Morgan Digby  added a comment on your blog post. 

What a wonderful place, I wish I worked there!

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