FalconC45 158 Posted April 12, 2011 ...didn't get a space shuttle. DAMMIT! Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted April 12, 2011 Considering what the USAF didn't do for the shuttle, I'm not surprised. I suppose if Challenger hadn't happened and Titan had been phased out instead things would've been different. Instead, they gave NASA a dine-n-dash and left them with a big bill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 629 Posted April 12, 2011 where is the Musuem? maybe the next trip to the states i'll visit.. too bad they didn't get the shuttle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,320 Posted April 12, 2011 Yeah thats too bad. I was really hoping it would of came here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+DoctorQuest 119 Posted April 12, 2011 Well, who did then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jimbib 733 Posted April 12, 2011 http://www.nasa.gov/topics/shuttle_station/features/shuttle_homes.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warthog64 88 Posted April 12, 2011 where is the Musuem? maybe the next trip to the states i'll visit.. too bad they didn't get the shuttle! It's in Dayton, Ohio next to Wright Patterson AFB. It's an INCREDIBLE MUSEUM!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warthog64 88 Posted April 12, 2011 I can't believe it, The USAF contributed heavily to the Space Shuttle program from the beginning. I know the whole Challenger accident killed the satellite platform/space systems program. But providing assistance in the many other ways was enough. Not to mention all the USAF pilots that flew them into space. Overall I'm really surprised. Too Bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warthog64 88 Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) http://www.nasa.gov/...ttle_homes.html Well at least the NMUSAF got something, I'll look forward to seeing the trainer. Edited April 12, 2011 by warthog64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconC45 158 Posted April 12, 2011 where is the Musuem? maybe the next trip to the states i'll visit.. too bad they didn't get the shuttle! It's in Dayton Ohio. I'll give you one of my tours, I know the place like the back of my hand practically Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted April 12, 2011 I'm annoyed that NY and DC got a shuttle...with CA and FL getting one, that means there are no Shuttles anywhere close to the center of the country. Couldn't have at least the NY shuttle gone somewhere else, considering NY and DC are damn near in spitting distance of each other. FC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warthog64 88 Posted April 12, 2011 I'm annoyed that NY and DC got a shuttle...with CA and FL getting one, that means there are no Shuttles anywhere close to the center of the country. Couldn't have at least the NY shuttle gone somewhere else, considering NY and DC are damn near in spitting distance of each other. FC I agree, It's not like those places don't already have enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,733 Posted April 12, 2011 Althought I like the idea of having one freeway close to me here in LA, I would have though the Cosmosphere (dome?whatever!) in Hutichinson, Kansas would have gotten one.e It's a GREAT museaum, we were there some years back whilst visiting Witichia wrench kevin stein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Veltro2k 6,350 Posted April 12, 2011 Yeahh!!!!!!!!! I live 10 min from the Intrepid .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warthog64 88 Posted April 12, 2011 Althought I like the idea of having one freeway close to me here in LA, I would have though the Cosmosphere (dome?whatever!) in Hutichinson, Kansas would have gotten one.e It's a GREAT museaum, we were there some years back whilst visiting Witichia wrench kevin stein The Cosmosphere is great. You're right Wrench that would make perfect sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted April 12, 2011 The USS Intrepid's getting a shuttle? WOOT! Gonna be in NY early next year, can't wait to see it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Veltro2k 6,350 Posted April 13, 2011 The USS Intrepid's getting a shuttle? WOOT! Gonna be in NY early next year, can't wait to see it!! Kewl... let me know when your in town Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted April 13, 2011 Heh, done. I think I owe you a beer or 6 for those lovely aircraft you make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted April 13, 2011 How the F**K are they gonna get the shuttle to fit in the Intrepid? She´s already loaded up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Veltro2k 6,350 Posted April 13, 2011 How the F**K are they gonna get the shuttle to fit in the Intrepid? She´s already loaded up I think theres room next to the Corcord Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted April 13, 2011 The shuttle will be stored in a new hangar to be built near the carrier, it will not be on it. The orbiter can't be housed outdoors, anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ST0RM 145 Posted April 13, 2011 Althought I like the idea of having one freeway close to me here in LA, I would have though the Cosmosphere (dome?whatever!) in Hutichinson, Kansas would have gotten one.e It's a GREAT museaum, we were there some years back whilst visiting Witichia wrench kevin stein Living just south of Hutch, we were really hoping to get a Shuttle here. As was said, the coasts made out fine (NY? Really??), but the center of the nation got the shaft again. Bummer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warthog64 88 Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) I'm surprised that a shuttle is going to be displayed next to the USS Intrepid. That has no relation to the shuttle program whatsoever. Yes many USN pilots flew the shuttle, so it would make much more sense to have it displayed at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Florida than with the Intrepid. I guess since KSC is getting one though, the museum at Pensacola was out of the question. Oh well guess you can't dwell forever, I'll look forward to seeing one in NY, DC, CA or FL whenever I go back to one of these places. Edited May 3, 2011 by warthog64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
