STS-129

Our good friend Leland Melvin went up in space today aboard Atlantis(STS-129), congrats to him and the entire crew on a beautiful launch.  This is Atlantis’ 31st mission since it started visiting space in 1985.  This is also the first time that the shuttles has 2 African Americans on board for the same mission.  We have a little surprise for you guys after the mission is over!!!!!  Can you guess what went up in the shuttle today?

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The Gators watch the launch as well

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Saturn V rocket which took man kind to the moon

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Moon buggy

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This early space suit looks straight out of a movies from the 50s

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The fumes can cause acid rain and if the winds change you have to head for cover in a hurry.

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  1. DR.B November 16th, 2009 11:32 pm
  2. makaveli89 November 16th, 2009 11:43 pm

    he’s wearing a BBC shirt in space??

  3. filip4reeL November 17th, 2009 12:20 am

    i might be worng but they put a str trak flag there?

  4. yankskid55 November 17th, 2009 1:12 am

    One of the Pharrell x Atelier Star Trek Candles

  5. Lolita November 17th, 2009 1:55 am

    Space Odyssey 2009?
    gators have prime position! lucky gators!
    ok so thinking about the suprise…its either audio or visual…or both?
    audio….recording to put on a track?
    visual….for an upcoming video?
    am i close?
    acid rain = scary!

  6. ♥IblogU♥ November 17th, 2009 2:25 am

    sputnik 3

  7. clubsofone November 17th, 2009 2:56 am

    yo it was a bbc hat. or some dope kicks..

  8. Flow November 17th, 2009 5:03 am

    hmm i thought the astronaut suits would have had some BBC patches… but i cant see ‘em
    soo what went up…? the NY exclusive and we will have the first look at it when leland is wearin it in space? :P

  9. purplerainqueen November 17th, 2009 6:15 am

    Praise the Lord for change!!!

  10. luna November 17th, 2009 9:33 am

    Either a shirt that Mr. Melvin is wearing while in space or some star trak gloves.

  11. Kerry. November 17th, 2009 12:42 pm

    Worms!
    I know, I know.

  12. saogonyam November 17th, 2009 12:59 pm

    ice cream

  13. Julia.O November 18th, 2009 9:57 am

    The acid rain comment is a bit scary…. hmm

  14. courtney November 18th, 2009 5:24 pm

    I have all those pictures from my visit to the space center this summer with my little brother aha!

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