The view of the nose section of Discovery as seen from a viewing platform that was located above the front of the famed Space Shuttle. As a matter of fact, Discovery spent a cumulative total of almost a full year in space. During Discovery’s 27 years of service, it had been launched and landed 39 times. When we learned more about the retired space ship, I was blown away even more. The top of my camera case was left open so I could see the exhibits and I was blown away by the sheer size of Space Shuttle Discovery. Once we were through the doors of the massive complex, we headed straight for the Space Shuttle. That complex was an annex to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Udvar-Hazy Center that was located near Chantilly, Virginia. Even though there was no plan of me being photographed near any of the exhibits, I was excited that I would see three historic aircraft: The Space Shuttle Discovery, the Enola Gay, and the Gemini 7 space capsule. The Udvar-Hazy Center was home to thousands of aircraft, as well as some famous space craft.
Udvar-Hazy Center, an annex of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, at around 11:00am on July 19, 2014. After all, I had stood where no bobble head has ever dared to stand – on the grave of President John F. Following our visit to Arlington, my mind was racing during the 45-minute ride to Chantilly, Virginia.
