Seeing things like this makes me feel less bad about the retirement of the Space Shuttle. But I do believe the programme should be extended until the new stuff is ready and proven.

You can see the full presentation here (article via @OpenAerospace on Twitter)



While I mention the Shuttle, you may like the link about to Endeavour’s last launch on YouTube.

(The title to this entry is twisted from an excellent IMAX film on the Space Shuttle).