Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134

Endeavour sits on the launch pad in the predawn hours of May 16, 2011.
Endeavour sits on the launch pad in the predawn hours of May 16, 2011.

 

It was May 16th, 2011.

I was somewhat nervous as I drove in the early morning darkness at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I had been granted media credentials for the final launch of the space shuttle Endeavour, and didn’t know what to expect.  I had already discovered that NASA is a big family. Space flight is a family business. They are all excited about what they do there, and they are happy to explain anything or just share their enthusiasm.

I stopped at the guard gate and presented my credentials. “Thank you, Mr. Henderson. Enjoy your day!” Continue reading “Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134”