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masseur Posts: > 500

This is a fantastic picture showing a rare occurrence of two shuttles at the launch pads, both being made flight ready at the same time. The last time this occurred was in 2001 and apparantly its not planned to happen again before the shuttles are decommissioned

Atlantis is due to perform the final hubble repair/upgrade to the Hubble telescope and Endeavour will be ready to perform a rescue mission should it be needed.

Assuming its not needed, Endeavour has a mission to the international space station shortly after Atlantis returns.

You need to see the full size (3000x2000) picture to really appreciate this

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Posted: 2008-09-24 22:37:38
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Muhammad-Oli Posts: > 500

Wow that's such a great shot. Imagine how that'd look at night-time with both blasting off at the exact same time!

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Posted: 2008-09-25 03:53:03
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thomas93 Posts: 444

Mas, if the weather turns tits up won't endevour have to be moved?

Your right, it is a great shot.

I've been to Kennedy Space Centre and these things are awesome

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Posted: 2008-09-25 08:20:52
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procterdc Posts: 334

My mate is going to Kennedy today funnily enough, told him to get me some pics if he can do.
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Posted: 2008-09-25 11:19:49
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