A few weeks ago, we took a trip up to the Northern edge of Edwards AFB to see the space shuttle return from its historic mission to repair the Hubble space telescope for the second time. After three days in a row with the weather in Florida not being favorable to welcome back Atlantis, we were lucky enough to be here to see the astronauts come home. It was incredible to see and exciting to hear the sonic booms when the shuttle re-entered. Afterward, we had breakfast at the Mojave Airport in a little restaurant called The Voyager. The Mojave Airport (Space Port) is the home of both Voyager and SpaceShip One. Voyager being the first airplane to fly around the world on a single tank of gas. SpaceShip One being the winner of the X prize for going into space twice in the same week. It was definitely an aviation bonanza for the boys that day.
The maroon arrows mark where Atlantis is located in the picture I took above.
Everett and kids playing with a soccer ball in the Mojave desert while waiting for Atlantis.
Mojave Air and Space Port where we ate breakfast at The Voyager.
I couldn't help but take this picture of a cool sign on the side of the road. We estimate that it is from the 60s. See the pretty mountains in the background?
See ya next time...
The maroon arrows mark where Atlantis is located in the picture I took above.
Everett and kids playing with a soccer ball in the Mojave desert while waiting for Atlantis.
Mojave Air and Space Port where we ate breakfast at The Voyager.
I couldn't help but take this picture of a cool sign on the side of the road. We estimate that it is from the 60s. See the pretty mountains in the background?
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