The space shuttle was a partially reusable low earth orbital spacecraft system operated by the u. Atlantis and its modified boeing 747 shuttle carrier aircraft departed lackland air force base in san antonio, texas at about 12. Sep 21, 2012 space shuttle endeavours flyover at mountain view. Nasa presents images of earth captured by cameras aboard the international space station and the space shuttle. We are closely monitoring what is happening with the novel coronavirus covid19. We are closely monitoring what is happening with the novel coronavirus covid 19. Four new 100% electric community shuttle buses have hit the road in the beautiful silicon valley city of mountain view, california. It is online for historical purposes only and does not reflect the many changes or improvements to the shuttle fleet after that date. Space shuttle atlantis is on its way to its second stop today in its crosscountry ferry flight, columbus air force base in mississippi. Apply to project manager, program manager, director of data science and more. The space shuttle endeavour glides back to earth on jan. If you have a different image of similar quality, be sure to upload it using the proper free license tag, add it to a relevant article, and nominate it. While residents may begin using the mountain view community shuttle as early as january 5, an inaugural ride event will take place on friday, january 9. In the daytoday world of shuttle operations and processing, space shuttle orbiters go by a more prosaic designation.
Shuttle reference manual the shuttle reference manual, most recently revised in 1988, is an indepth technical guide to space shuttle equipment and operations. It may also be possible to view from the shuttle launch pad viewing gantry, the first stop on the main bus tour. Californiaortega eastbound california ortega westbound californiarengstorff eastbound californiarengstorff. Nasa ames mega bites cafeteria the cafeteria provides a variety of freshly made. Early during development of the space shuttle, nasa had estimated that the. Space shuttle endeavours flyover at mountain view youtube. Take caltrain from san francisco to mountain view caltrain stop corner of. In all that time, nasa never managed to achieve its own cost cutting goal. Toward a history of the space shuttle, part 2 nasa. The final flight of shuttle columbia kindle edition by cabbage, michael, harwood, william. Heppenheimer is an excellent historical account of the political decision to build the shuttle. I am an sf resident and got an intern position at nasa ames.
That is why the san jose shuttles offer an exclusive and direct airport shuttle to and from mountain view to the bay area airports, providing you the confidence you need to get your trip started, with the assurance that we will pick you up on time and take you to your destination as planned. Mountain view community shuttle launches january 9 mountain. Nasa official fleet management handbook asset management. Free shuttle service extended in mountain view the mercury news. Nasas search for a reusable space vehicle nasa sp4221 by t. Apr 07, 2002 shuttle reference manual the shuttle reference manual, most recently revised in 1988, is an indepth technical guide to space shuttle equipment and operations. No refunds for cancellations less than 48 hours notice. This book is a tribute to everything accomplished during the shuttle programs 30 years of operation. Mountain view community shuttle launches january 9. Nasa endeavor space shuttle flyover moffett field mountain. Nasaksc digital archives view of the launch of the shuttle discovery and the d mission. The history and legacy of nasas most notorious tragedy. Launched august 27, 1962, on an atlasagena rocket, mariner 2 passed within about.
Beginning next month, half a dozen white 20seat shuttle buses with blue and green accents will whisk commuters between the campuses of some of mountain views biggest name companies for free. Space shuttle nasa mission reports 1991 missions, sts37, sts39, sts40, sts43, sts48, sts44 by progressive management. Jun 03, 2009 space shuttle atlantis is on its way to its second stop today in its crosscountry ferry flight, columbus air force base in mississippi. Sep 21, 2012 this is the flyover of the nasa endeavor as it takes one last trip through nasa ames research center in mountain view in september 2012. There is also a center shuttle bus that runs to and from the mountain view. This document is an exact hypertexting of the nsts news reference manual that was handed out to the press in september 1988. Commuting from caltrain mountain view to nasa ames. Nasajsc digital astronaut kathryn sullivan checks the latch of the sirb antenna in the challengers open cargo bay during her extravehicular activity eva. What is the best airport shuttle service from mountain. The mountain view shuttle buses will be free for the public and will travel all around town neighborhoods, shopping centers, medical complexes, recreation areas, etc. March 12, 2003 shenandoah national park, virginia, shaded relief with height as color. Bus line in mountain view, ca foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns.
Nasa ames visitor center mountain view 2020 all you. Comm check the final flight of shuttle columbia ebook. Nasa caltrain shuttle bus line in old mountain view. The space shuttle program was the fourth human spaceflight program carried out by the. Enterprise is commonly refered to as ov101, for orbiter vehicle101. Celebrating thirty years of nasas first space plane has stunning imagery on every page, allowing the reader to once again view the majesty that the shuttle program provided. Were committed to keeping the mountain view community shuttle healthy and safe. This publication documents lists key articles, books, and hearings published on the shuttle from 19922011. I used to use south and east bay because it is slightly cheaper, but in the end they simply didnt have their stuff together late pickups, confused drivers, etc. Free shuttle service extended in mountain view the. An overhead closeup view of the exterior of shuttle discoverys crew cabin, part of its payload bay and docking system was provided by expedition 18 crewmembers on the international space station.
Its official program name was space transportation system sts, taken from a 1969 plan for a system of reusable spacecraft of which it was the only item funded for. Nasa ames research center is located less than two miles from the caltrain and santa clara valley transit authority vta light rail downtown mountain view station stops. The mountain view community shuttle provides free enhanced transportation connections between many residential neighborhoods, senior residences and services, city offices, library, park and recreational facilities, medical offices, shopping centers, and entertainment venues throughout mountain view. San mateo county as well as in the city of sf itself. Beginning next month, half a dozen white 20seat shuttle buses with blue and green accents will whisk commuters between the campuses of some of mountain view s biggest name companies for free. The vta light rail also has a nasabayshore station on manila drive at the ellis street entrance to nasa ames research center. In these thorough reports, with information and specifics not available on nasa websit. Dec 11, 2017 an overhead closeup view of the exterior of shuttle discoverys crew cabin, part of its payload bay and docking system was provided by expedition 18 crewmembers on the international space station. Nasa s mariner 2 was the worlds first successful interplanetary spacecraft. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. There is also a center shuttle bus that runs to and from the mountain view caltrain station during morning and afternoon commute. This anaglyph, from nasas shuttle radar topography mission, is of massanutten mountain in the shenandoah valley of northern virginia. Nasa lodge mountain view, california hotel facebook. In the shipthrough modification, the motiv epcs, battery packs, and the motor are installed in the shuttle, effectively replacing the engine and transmission of the new incomplete chassis.
Construction milestones 072672 contract award 060474 start structural assembly of crew module. Free shuttle service between mountain views biggest. Nasas ames research center 75th anniversary open house nasa. Mountain view shuttle to sjc airport, oak airport and sfo. The caltrain is a very convenient and cheap rail system, and nasa ames has a shuttle bus that picks up commuters several times daily during rush hours. Designed for your convenience, you can board a shuttle at one of 50 stops throughout town 10am to 6pm monday through sunday. Launched august 27, 1962, on an atlasagena rocket, mariner 2 passed within about 34,000 kilometers 21,000 miles of venus.
Mountain view shuttle to sjc airport, oak airport and sfo airport. This is a featured picture, which means that members of the community have identified it as one of the finest images on the english wikipedia, adding significantly to its accompanying article. Were committed to keeping the mountain view community shuttle healthy. Nasa ames visitor center mountain view 2020 all you need.
Large crowds of spectators waited on the streets to see the shuttle as it. Sunnyvale and mountain view, closest to ames, have restored downtown areas. Of course, nasa flew 5 shuttle missions over 30 years before cutting short the space shuttle program. Hd earth views from space nasa scientific visualization. Nasaksc digital archives 11081984 sts51a discovery crew. Celebrating 30 years of the space shuttle program nasa. The mountain view community shuttle is free for everybody. The space shuttle was a partially reusable low earth orbital spacecraft system that was operated from 1981 to 2011 by the national aeronautics and space administration nasa as part of the space shuttle program. Nasa endeavor space shuttle flyover moffett field mountain view. See 1 photo from 6 visitors to nasa caltrain shuttle. The vta light rail also has a nasa bayshore station on manila drive at the ellis street entrance to nasa ames research center. Commuting from caltrain mountain view to nasa ames research. Nasa will provide shuttle buses every 15 minutes from two public transit locations. Rideshare information, vta bus and light rail schedules, and caltrain timetables are available to all employees.
Disappointing this used to be an extremely interesting place to go if you were interested in space. Dec 05, 2014 beginning next month, half a dozen white 20seat shuttle buses with blue and green accents will whisk commuters between the campuses of some of mountain views biggest name companies for free. What is the best airport shuttle service from mountain view. For the best ground transportation provider in mountain view shuttle 94042, consider roadrunner shuttle and limousine service. The airplanelike orbiter can remain in earth orbit for up to two weeks at a time. Google launches free ev shuttles in mountain view planetsave.
The orbiter is about to touch down on runway 15 at the shuttle landing facility. Nasa s search for a reusable space vehicle nasa sp4221 by t. The space shuttle at work nasa sp432ep156, 1979 this relatively short publication provides some excellent basic information on the shuttle. Shop, visit the library, eat, go to a museum, movie theater, or local park, see your doctordentist do anything you want to do. When it comes to get to the airport from mountain view, you can not leave it to luck. Weve increased daily sanitization and disinfection schedules of hightouch surfaces and seats in all mountain view community shuttle vehicles. Directions below are general driving and public transportation suggestions. Taxi there are many taxi companies that service the mountain view area. May 21, 2019 the space shuttle endeavour glides back to earth on jan. It was accurate in 1988 and while most of the information provided here from the manual is still accurate today, some facts may be outdated. It was accurate in 1988 and while most of the information provided here from the manual is.
Traveling at an approximate speed of 17,500 miles per hour, the space station orbits earth every 90 minutes from an altitude of approximately 220 miles, and can be seen from earth with the naked eye. The program, which began in january 2015, was recently extended through the end of 2018. Nasas mariner 2 was the worlds first successful interplanetary spacecraft. These official final program mission reports issued by the nasa johnson space center cover missions in 1991. The shuttle reference manual, most recently revised in 1988, is an in depth technical guide to space shuttle equipment and operations. If the shuttle is headed to runway 33 from the south, and its daytime operating hours, the ksc visitors complex lies just to the west of the final approach and is the only location to try and see it from a closer vantage. While residents may begin using the mountain view community shuttle as early as january 5, an inaugural ride event will take place on friday, january 9 at the mountain view transit center at 11 a. May 04, 2011 nasa presents images of earth captured by cameras aboard the international space station and the space shuttle. This is the flyover of the nasa endeavor as it takes one last trip through nasa ames research center in mountain view in september 2012. Value open to interpretation, aviation week, issue 26. Mountain view shuttle, airport and resort transportation. National aeronautics and space administration nasa. Shortly after sunrise, buses, limousines, and a fleet of sportutility vehicles and government vans.
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