Florida Says Goodbye to Space Shuttle Discovery

[Ian-T]

This is the view seen from the space center this morning. Space Shuttle Discovery doing a last fly by just over an hour ago at Kennedy Space Center on its way to the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Its the end of an era.

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[Ian-T]

Another just for measure:

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[David Jimerson]

I had every intention of getting footage of it in DC, but it was early and traffic made me late.

[Ian-T]

Sadly...about an hour ago we sent off the last of the last space shuttles to California. This is Endeavor. I don't have any pictures from co-workers yet of it flying over the community but I will post if I can. I thought the following timelaps of its preparations was a cool thing to post. Enjoy:

[simonpwood]

Great shots.

But, what, NASA couldn't be bothered to clean her up a bit before the last flight?

[David Jimerson]

No point in cleaning it up before the flight.

[arkad45]

The pictures are very clear and beautiful. NASA should should try to clean space shuttle. It is looking in bad condition.

[John Done]

Discovery was commissioned in November 1982 and made its maiden flight in 1984. Discovery is currently the oldest operating shuttle in the United States. During its 26-year service, the shuttle made 39 flights into space.