Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise

JM_2 · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

I've seen lots of nice shots of the shuttles posted. I'm a little late to the game with computer problems, but here are a few of mine:

First two shots from the Gf1 and Carl Zeiss 80-200mm f4 Vario Sonnar

Gf1 with 14-45mm

Desertraptor · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Nice shots
Is there a reason the engines were removed?
Reused on future space program?

PhotosGuy · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Good ones!

STP03BlueSi · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desertraptor

Nice shots
Is there a reason the engines were removed?
Reused on future space program?

I know they put a cover on the rear engine section to help with drag when it is transported that way.

But think they might be under that covering.

Mike Deep · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desertraptor

Nice shots
Is there a reason the engines were removed?
Reused on future space program?

The main engines were removed for future use on the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS). Their likely fate is to burn up on re-entry during the first few flights of the new program, before a cheaper, expendable variant of the RS-25 becomes available.

Replica main engines have be installed for display, although they are hidden by the tailcone in these photos.

Desertraptor · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Thanks Mike.
Glad if I do ever see a shuttle on display at least it will look complete.
I hope that in the very near future the US has a manned space program to be proud of once again.

Joe929 · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Nice images, I like number 4 a lot, too bad that the tail of the Enterprise got clipped. Still a great shot and you were lucky to be there with two shuttles at once.

Firemike · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Nice shots Judy, wish I could have been there....

NigelBlake · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

All very nice indeed, the opening shot is superb!

Go4EVA! · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Awesome shots -- thanks for sharing them with us.

cicopo · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

VERY NICE, and as said just being there had to be special.

JM_2 · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Thanks so much for the kind words. I had planned to be there for this event ever since I first learned Discovery was soming to Udvar-Hazy. I got to see Enterprise being ferried years ago as part of the tour she was on, and it made a lasting impression. I wasn't going to miss this.

Sorry about the framing on the ground shots. There were so many people trying to get an open shot near the fence line that it was impossible to move. The ceremony started at 11, and I was at the fence line at 9 to get a spot. The same thing later on when they moved Discovery into the museum, I was at the fence a couple of hours in advance and I didn't move, if you moved a foot, you lost your spot. I'm glad I didn't take anyone with me, they'd have been ready to kill me.

Ltdave · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

i love the contrast between the non-orbital Enterprise and the well used but not abused Discovery...

seeing the Commandant's Own in #4 (i think) reminds me of my friend who was recruited in high school to enlist and play in this prestigious musical group. they actually sought him out and he joined them right after boot camp which only a handful of musicians have ever done. they usually have to apply and audition...

great shots of these famous birds

mikeCL · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

Really great shots I will be seeing Discovery in 2 months I haven't been back to the Hazy center since 2005.

But great shots showing the roll in!

JM_2 · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

A pristine Enterprise. Two owners, low miles, garage kept:

A well worn Discovery:

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JM_2 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 98	Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise I've seen lots of nice shots of the shuttles posted. I'm a little late to the game with computer problems, but here are a few of mine: First two shots from the Gf1 and Carl Zeiss 80-200mm f4 Vario Sonnar Gf1 with 14-45mm __________________ Judy

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Desertraptor Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 10,780 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise Nice shots Is there a reason the engines were removed? Reused on future space program? __________________ Peter Canon 60D\|40D\|10-22mm f2.8\|50mm f 1.8\|100mm f2.8 Macro 24-70mm f2.8L\|70-200mm f4L\|100-400mm f4.5-5.6L \|430EX II

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,303	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise Good ones! __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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Desertraptor Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 10,780 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise Thanks Mike. Glad if I do ever see a shuttle on display at least it will look complete. I hope that in the very near future the US has a manned space program to be proud of once again. __________________ Peter Canon 60D\|40D\|10-22mm f2.8\|50mm f 1.8\|100mm f2.8 Macro 24-70mm f2.8L\|70-200mm f4L\|100-400mm f4.5-5.6L \|430EX II

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Joe929 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 284 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise Nice images, I like number 4 a lot, too bad that the tail of the Enterprise got clipped. Still a great shot and you were lucky to be there with two shuttles at once. __________________ Canon 7D, 24-105L, 100-400L, Tokina 11-16, 430 ex II http://www.flickr.com/photos/50204351@N02/ http://joeogden.net/

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Firemike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,706 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise Nice shots Judy, wish I could have been there.... __________________ Michael Canon 40D (x2) & 50D ( All Gripped) \| Canon EF 28-135 1:3/5-5.6 IS \| Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM \| Canon EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM \| Canon EF 70-200 1:4 L USM 430EX-II \| 580EX-II \| Gossen Luna-Pro Digital F Exposure Meter

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NigelBlake Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 168	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise All very nice indeed, the opening shot is superb!

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cicopo Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ont, Canada Posts: 2,319	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise VERY NICE, and as said just being there had to be special. __________________ A skill is developed through constant practice with a passion to improve, not bought. Cozumel travel & dive photos www.picasaweb.google.com/CozumelTimeCapsules Radio Control Event albums www.picasaweb.google.com/tcprcphotos

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Ltdave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: the farthest point east in michigan Posts: 1,232 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise i love the contrast between the non-orbital Enterprise and the well used but not abused Discovery... seeing the Commandant's Own in #4 (i think) reminds me of my friend who was recruited in high school to enlist and play in this prestigious musical group. they actually sought him out and he joined them right after boot camp which only a handful of musicians have ever done. they usually have to apply and audition... great shots of these famous birds

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mikeCL Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 198 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shuttles Discovery and Enterprise Really great shots I will be seeing Discovery in 2 months I haven't been back to the Hazy center since 2005. But great shots showing the roll in!

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