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In Honor of Kalpana Chawla -- STS-107 Launch

January 16, 2003. The Space Shuttle Columbia was launched for the STS-107 mission bearing my friend Kalpana Chawla (K.C.). I had the opportunity to attend this launch as a VIP Guest. The sights and sounds were truly remarkable. She and her colleagues will never be forgotten. These pictures, which capture my joyous moments of that day, are in honor of her.
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K.C. Suited Up -- NASA Image
K.C. Suited Up -- NASA Image		 Display of Good Old Days at Visitors' Center
Display of Good Old Days at Visitors' Center		 Saturn 1B Through a Gantry
Saturn 1B Through a Gantry		 Yes, I DID Paint That Model Right!
Yes, I DID Paint That Model Right!
Display Mockup of Space Shuttle
Display Mockup of Space Shuttle		 Scale Mockup of Orbiter
Scale Mockup of Orbiter		 Fuel Tank and Solid Rocket Booster (SRB)
Fuel Tank and Solid Rocket Booster (SRB)		 SRB
SRB
Main Engines
Main Engines		 Main Engines and Orbital Maneuvering System Thrusters
Main Engines and Orbital Maneuvering System Thrusters		 A Tree Grows Among the Tiles
A Tree Grows Among the Tiles		 Hey! I Grew Up With This Stuff! Why is it in a Display Case?
Hey! I Grew Up With This Stuff! Why is it in a Display Case?
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Guest 13-Jul-2007 11:01
plz share sum mor pics of kc
sue trudeau 01-Feb-2003 17:31
Jim: I reviewed your photos a second time, but with a totally new perspective on this extremely sad day. When you were at the launch, I can imagine the job and awe you felt for the technology developed by the minds of mere humans - as we have while also witnessing launches from the bridge across the wetland in Cocoa. With the flag of Isreal waving in honor of Ramone, and all relatives on hand to hope and pray, their pride on their faces along with in their hearts, we all hope today that a common bond and strength will continue to support all those involved with this program.

Thankyou for sharing your photos with us. They have so much meaning, and we wish you solace on this day for feelings you may be having regarding your experience with this mission. From your cousin, Sue
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