Comments | northing: Space Day

northing

Space Day

Jul 16, 2009 13:31

Today is a special day. It was 40 years ago today Apollo 11 rocketed off the pad at Cape Canaveral with the intention of making the first attempt to land on the Moon. I just can't think of a greater achievement of the human spirit and human ingenuity than project Apollo. This is a good day to reflect on the pinnacle of humanity's progress so ( Read more... )

Comments 7

thump July 16 2009, 20:54:04 UTC

Nice, I recall twigmouse and I saw them not too far apart right after separation last year I think. Should be a clear night to try and catch it again! Very cool!

alien88 July 16 2009, 21:05:59 UTC

I always enjoy looking for the ISS when the shuttle is about to dock. It's very cool to see.

nitroshep July 16 2009, 23:35:34 UTC

They were talking about it on the news today up here. :)

kdborg July 17 2009, 01:14:17 UTC

You might like to relive the Apollo moon landing mission in real time. Just found out about it and thought you'd love it.

Got them.... sabercat July 17 2009, 06:03:45 UTC

Captured on a web-based cam through my 80mm ED Orion.