Discovery Shuttle Snapchat and Instagram Story
Transcript Discovery Snapchat/Instagram story
Hi, thanks for watching this video. In this snap story, we’re highlighting the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Six years ago today, the Space Shuttle Discovery was retired. Picture of the Discovery on a runway.
The Discovery became the most famous symbol of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. Video of the Discovery launch.
It went on 39 missions from 1984 to 2011, becoming the longest serving orbiter. Picture of Discovery launching into space.
The Discovery spent a total of 365 days in space. Picture of the Discovery
shuttle in space.
After its final mission, the Discovery made several passes over Washington, DC in April 2011 before landing safely at Washington-Dulles International Airport. Picture of the Discovery being transported past the capitol and the Washington Monument
The Discovery was transferred to the Smithsonian and placed on permanent display at the Air and Space Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. Picture of staff from NASA and Smithsonian.
The Discovery still represents the full scope of human spaceflight and a symbol of American innovation. Another picture of the Discovery launching.
You can visit it for free. Plan a visit today at: airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center/ Picture of the Discovery displayed at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
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