Space Shuttle fly by

[Swerd]

Cool. I wonder how long it will take them to get it on display at the museum?
I'm in DC for a week at the end of the month and would like to go see it.

Be sure you go to the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center museum at Dulles Intl. Airport. Some people confuse this with Air & Space Museum on the mall near all the other Smithsonian museums in downtown DC.

 

[BMXTRIX]

My understanding is that this weekend, both shuttles will be on display at the same time and that it will be setup before this week is even over.

I showed up to work just as the first pass by Dulles went by. I missed it, but knew that it was then going into DC to do a few flyovers before coming back in for a landing at Dulles. I didn't have my good camera, but did get a few shots off with my iPhone...

There are times when you realize you are seeing something which you have never seen before in your life, and likely will never see again in your life. It was truly amazing to witness and gives me a great sense of respect for all that went into the entire Space Shuttle program.

 

[Adam]

I bet that this is going to be featured on NASA's astronomy picture of the day tomorrow.

Close enough.

 

[majorloser]

My understanding is that this weekend, both shuttles will be on display at the same time and that it will be setup before this week is even over.

It looks like the two will only be together for a very brief time. I doubt it will be in the museum over the weekend. I would assume it will take a couple days to get it mated to the 747. It's been a long time since it's been in the air. The Enterprise is scheduled to fly around NYC on the morning of Monday April 23rd.

Shuttle Enterprise to Fly Over New York City Metro Area April 23 - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

 

[majorloser]

Here's a couple more links about the events around Discovery's arrival in DC and placement on display:

Welcome Space Shuttle Discovery!

Smithsonian sets space shuttle arrival to 'Welcome Discovery' to DC | collectSPACE

 

[majorloser]

Close enough.

Missed it by one day. It's the Thursday April 19th picture.

Astronomy Picture of the Day