Video and photo: Space shuttle Discovery’s final flight to Washington DC

April 17, 2012 Comments Off on Video and photo: Space shuttle Discovery’s final flight to Washington DC 196 Views

Today, the space shuttle Discovery performed her final flight; atop the modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA).

Here she is, touching down at Washington Dulles airport (IATA: IAD).

Here is a video from NASA showing her departing Florida.

Thanks for the memories Discovery.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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