Deep Space Thinking
You are here: Home » Deep Space Thinking Captain Imperfecto and the Space Shuttle Discover at the Smithsonian's Steven F. Udvar- Hazy Center , Chantilly, Virginia January 8th, 2014 I was weak kneed but I did my best to stand up by leaning on the thin metal railing. My hands hung over the side while the cool metal pressed against my skin. I gazed upwards. As if I were begging for food. What I sight before me. I was in front of one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen. My eyes traced the outlines of this beauty’s curves caused me to blush with embarrassment. But I never looked away. I was captivated and I didn’t care who looked at me with curious smirks. My eyes watered with tears as my emotions began to take over. My childhood love affair was in front of me. It was the space shuttle Discovery located at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Chantilly, VA. It could have been any of the three remaining space shuttles, really, and my emotions would h...