Kennedy Space Center

Commemorative Waterfall at the entrance

Today daughter Josie came for a visit from her home in Winter Park and we all went to the Kennedy space center. We were able to relive and remember those space efforts that were part of our youth as well as seeing the accomplishments of over the last few years. I was surprised to see that shuttle missions had numbers up to 135 over the past 30 years. The magnitude of this effort is overwhelming largely due to the vision expressed by JFK so many years ago. I hope the private sector can fill the gap left when funding was removed from NASA.

Saturn V Rocket Engine

We took a bus tour of the launch sites and the rocket assembly building along with the giant crawlers that move rockets and space ships across land.  We were impressed with the incredible project that is the US Space Center at Cape Canaveral.  On site there was a garden of rockets that was awe-inspiring and indoor exhibits and displays ranging from Astronaut suits to the real Space Shuttle Atlantis – bigger than you can imagine.  If you ever have the opportunity, do not miss the chance to visit the Kennedy Space Center.

Atlantis suspended with cargo bays open

It was fun to have Josie with us today, she adds sparkle to our lives. After our space excursion we tried out the local Dixie Crossroads seafood restaurant and had a seafood feast.

Josie, Mr. Rock and Carol

 

Manatee cubs drinking dripping fresh water