Sure, it’s cool to see the graphic of where the Space Shuttle and Space Station are, but that’s not the best part.
Depending on your location on the Earth’s surface, the spacecraft’s position in orbit and the time of day, you may be able to see either the space shuttle or the International Space Station, or both, as they orbit about 386 kilometers (240 miles) above the planet. A spacecraft will be seen as a steady white pinpoint of light moving slowly across the sky.
When they’re overhead in the sunshine, and you’re in the dark (dusk or dawn), the Space Shuttle and Space Station can be seen screaming accross the dark sky at 17,500 MPH. It’s exciting. It’s fun. It’s real people flying up there.
Just click on your city to see when they’re flying over, then go outside and watch. It WILL be fun. Honest.
Wow, Joel. You truly rate now. A post from your site ends up at J-walk. That says something, don’t it? Anyway, great post.