Photo Credit: NASA TV
Did you catch the lift-off of Atlantis today, the final launch of the space shuttle program? I admit I missed it live, but the kids enjoyed watching this video a few times.
I can still remember the excitement I felt, watching the early shuttle launches in the hallway of my elementary school. We all shared in the triumph, even as kids. And I remember that sense of bewilderment of the Challenger disaster–how could that happen with such meticulous preparation?
I understand that it’s time for a new focus in space exploration, but I still felt a bit sad about the end on an era. What do you think?
