In addition to the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Cupola, the STS-130 and station crews held their final joint press conference, transferred their final items back to the shuttle (honey I hope you didn't forget anything), said their goodbyes and closed the hatch between the shuttle and station. When TJ sealed that big metal door, I felt a bit sad to say goodbye to the ISS. It has been a wonderful and truly amazing 9 days watching the crews complete construction on the station. But, my excitement peaked right back up again when I heard Terry call from the cockpit of the shuttle that he could see the Aurora Borealis over North America. Again, I am wowed! (is that even a word?)
God bless and good luck to Terry and crew!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the wonderful work!
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By day the sun cannot harm you, nor the moon by night.
The LORD will guard you from all evil, will always guard your life.
The LORD will guard your coming and going both now and forever." Psalm 121.5-8