Category Archives: In the News

365 Days of Astronomy

Just came across this site today. Apparently it’s been in operation since 2009, so it may be old news.

A new podcast every single day for those who can’t get enough.

Check it out!

 

365 Days of Astronomy Website

Decommissioning Discovery 360VR

I stumbled upon this fantastic 360VR image taken on the flight deck of the space shuttle Discovery during its decommissioning in the Orbiter Processing Facility (now the new “Employee Lounge” for those still with jobs).

The official decommission date of Discovery was listed as March 9, 2011. By its last mission, Discovery had flown 148 million miles (238 million km) in 39 missions, completed 5,830 orbits, and spent 365 days in orbit in over 27 years. Discovery flew more flights than any other orbiter in the fleet. Discovery’s final flight was February 24, 2011.

Discovery will replace Enterprise in the Smithsonian’s display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia.