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Old 04-18-2012, 05:12 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom View Post
Every time I read or hear news about the shuttles' final destinations, I just get ticked off. The Museum of Flight in Seattle got passed over for one, and it already had the space for it, and it's located RIGHT next to the runway at Boeing field, making delivery to the museum a piece of cake.
I agree that Discovery, being the first shuttle in space, should be at the Smithsonian. But New York City is getting one, and they don't even have a place to put it!

Sorry for the rant... true blue Seattleite here, feeling snubbed... guess I need to plan a trip to DC now, huh???
I agree with you. New York should've never gotten one. They've done nothing to deserve it either. Especially since they don't even have a facility to put it in! These shuttles need special care. They can't just be thrown in a tent.

You won't have to go to DC unless you specifically want to see Discovery. Endeavour is being sent to Los Angeles later this year.

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Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan View Post
still can't comprehend how a 747 handles that weight.

anyone see the 60 minute's report a couple weeks ago on what's happend to the economy down in Florida around the Cape since the Shuttle program ended?
It's horrible at the cape. There's so many people unemployed.
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