Space Shuttle Discovery Prepares To Dock 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Sweet shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it prepares to join up with the International Space Station. Even though the shuttles are old will soon be retired, what they do is still as amazing as ever.

Space Shuttle Discovery On Launchpad 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Beautiful night shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery sitting on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

I rotated the image to give you a sweet looking desktop wallpaper (along with the standard enhancements).

Enjoy!

Since we are on the Space note, you have to check out the new Star Trek Movie trailer. This movie is going to blow you away.

Space Shuttle Endeavour Rolling To Launch Pad 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Beautiful framing on this shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour rolling out to the launch pad. I actually caught the launch a few weeks ago. Even though I'm on the Western side of Florida, I still saw it launch. Pretty easy to spot at night.

Space Shuttle Upgraded Cockpit 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

The Space Shuttle received a nice cockpit upgrade. Check out the MFDs!

NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's a great pre-touchdown shot of the Space Shuttle Atlantis landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. I'm still impressed with no engine glider landings...pretty impressive.

Space Shuttle Night Launch 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Though I live in Florida, I've never seen a Space Shuttle launch. I'm putting it on my to-do list. Today's widescreen background shows why I want to make the trip.

This image was suggested by a loyal reader. If any of you find images you'd like to suggest, please write me an E-mail and I'll look it over.

Thunderbirds over NASA Space Shuttle 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's a cool promo shot of the Thunderbirds over one of NASA's Space Shuttles in Florida. I've actually been to the Cape and taken the Space Shuttle tour. It's a two hour tour and you get to see a lot (including a bunch of wild animals like aligators and Bald Eagles).

NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis Landing In Florida 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Based on site metrics, many of you love pictures of the Space Shuttle. Here's a great shot of NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis landing at Cape Canaveral in Florida.

As a pilot, it's impressive to me how they glide that aircraft to landing. With no engines, there's no go-around. You have to be perfect every time!

Space Shuttle Discovery Approaching the International Space Station 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

What an amazing view from space. The Space Shuttle Discovery is dramatically floating above earth and slowly approaching the International Space Station. Impressive.

Space Shuttle Discovery Liftoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

As you know, most Space Shuttle liftoff shots are in portrait format. I decided to do an artistic touch and convert to landscape (widescreen) format. I think the effect works and it makes for a unique desktop background.

Leave a comment and let me know what you think.