May 22 2009
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Astronaut Home Movie: “Letting Go of Hubble”…(fucking awesome)
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Shot by the STS-125 crew, this clip puts you inside the Shuttle during the tense, thrilling moments of release. Look over astronaut Megan McArthur’s shoulder as she triggers the crucial move; Cdr. “Scooter” Altman pulses Atlantis gently down and away.
(via NASA)
Dude…I’m going to completely agree with his title. Awesome.
