Yesterday was the first shuttle launch since my brother started working down in Florida. He went out to the beach to watch. Then of course he had to tell me all about it. One of these days, I promise I will be there myself! I can only imagine how awesome it will be to watch the launch and feel the rumbling of the Earth under my feet and hear the thundering sounds caused by those massive engines. The next launch is scheduled for August 9, so if I'm not back in time for the start of school, could one of you let Ms. Greer know where I am?! ;-)
After the launch the booster rockets (the two white ones) are fished out of the ocean and must be inspected, so my brother had an early morning today. I have trouble feeling sorry for him, don't you? My weekend consists of packing for my trip. I am really excited to be able to go. I'll chat to you again next Saturday!
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what is the brown thig in the middle of white tubes?
I'm so happy that I can finally talk to someone! Since you are the only one reading my blog, you might just have to become my favorite student! (But don't tell anyone!):-)
The picture I have only shows the left booster rocket. It is skinny and white; it is sort of shaped like a pencil. The other white thing is actually the shuttle where the astronauts are. It is kind of like an airplane. The "big brown thing" is actually a huge external fuel tank--like the gas tank on your parents' cars. Instead of gas, it holds liquid oxygen and hygrogen that burn to get the shuttle into space. Unlike the white boosters which fall back to earth and are reused, the external tank falls apart and is only good for one launch!
He's not the only one reading your blog. Autumn Shelton's mom is also reading it I'll be sure to tell her what you said.......smile.
Mrs. Shelton
So, in to keep score I have three favorite students this summer--Moneybags, The Incredible one, and my Fall Girl! Thanks for leaving me a note! I hope everything is going well for you this summer!
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