Endeavor's Last Launch From A Passing Plane
Note: Another bonus shot of the shuttle launch taken from earth that may or may yes look exactly like somebody trying to nuke a cloud.
This is a picture of Endeavor's last blast-off taken by Stephanie Gordon during a flight bound for Palm Beach, Florida. Now I know what you're thinking, and yes, it does look like a sperm trying to burying its head inside an egg.
Knock knock.
"Who's there?"
First place.
"First place w..."
Quick, the other guys are right on my tail!
Hit the jump for another worthwhile shot taken from not an airplane.
Image of the Day: lucky fliers view the Endeavor shuttle launch [dvice]
and
A Beautiful View of Endeavour Breaking the Sky [gizmodo]
Thanks to Beatty, who encourages you all to aim for the moon. Even if you miss you'll still land amongst the stars run out of oxygen and suffocate in your spaceship panicking.
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