Amazing Aviation & Sensational Spaceships
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Who hasn't dreamed of being up in the air - from blasting off in a rocketship to jetting to your next vacation. Flying is not just a means of transportation. It's an exhilarating and sometimes intimidating experience. You're sitting in your seat. You hear the roar of the engines. You feel the wheels tuck in beneath you. You see the ground drift away. And suddenly, it's you and the limitless sky as far as the eye can see. The thrill of takeoff and the excitement of landing in a new place means it's time for an adventure.
Flying can mean new beginnings or the end of a chapter. It can be inspiring and terrifying. It can bring people together even when others must part ways. From NASA spaceship launches to around-the-world flight records, flying is ingrained in our collective memory and continues to be an exciting part of our future.
What are your favorite memories of being up in the air?
Fixer upper. Flickr (1972)
No gravity naptime. NASA (1983)
Mission accomplished. Flickr (1961)
Satisfied skipper. Flickr (1971)
Pilot's best friend. Flickr (1972)
Space work. Flickr (1992)