STS-130 & ISS Cupola

[Gnam]

The shuttle astronauts are heading home, but they left behind a cool new view.

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9245/0217spacestationcupola1q.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8199/isscupolaview.jpg

They should have built this part first.

[dando]

They should have built this part first.

Especially with the problems they've had with the shitters. :gomer: 4 more to go. :(

-Kevin

[nrc]

The shuttle astronauts are heading home, but they left behind a cool new view.

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8199/isscupolaview.jpg




<vader>I have you now</vader>

[Methanolandbrats]

Is there any booze on that thing? With a view like that it's only natural to kick back and have a cocktail..

[dando]

Is there any booze on that thing? With a view like that it's only natural to kick back and have a cocktail..

There are Russkies up there. Gots to some booze.

-Kevin

[TrueBrit]

Looks like the gun turrets from the Millenium Falcon...

[pchall]

A womb with a view.

[Gnam]

One of the Stationauts has been taking photos through the new windows.
http://twitpic.com/photos/Astro_Soichi

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8199/isscupolaview.jpg

[Ankf00]

Is there any booze on that thing? With a view like that it's only natural to kick back and have a cocktail..

the space behind the panel walls of MIR were littered with vodka bottles.

we're not supposed to have alcohol up there b/c it f's up the urine filters

[Methanolandbrats]

Guess I can't be an astronaut....beer weighs too much :(

[Gnam]

Looking at the Shuttle upside down reminds me of the backend of the Delta Wing. Maybe if an IRL team paints one of their cars white, NASA would sponsor it.

[SurfaceUnits]

mower cool space pics

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35101937/ns/technology_and_science-picture_stories/displaymode/1247/?beginSlide=1

[cameraman]

This is a cool timeline for the assembly of the ISS.

http://i.usatoday.net/tech/graphics/iss_timeline/flash.htm

[Gnam]

That is cool. :thumbup: