Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/miles-obrien-on-discoverys-final-flight-where-the-shuttle-program-fell-short Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Miles O’Brien Reflects on Discovery’s Last Flight, Space Shuttle Shortcomings Science Apr 17, 2012 5:25 PM EDT Space Shuttle Discovery hitched a ride Tuesday morning from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, where it will live out its final days. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien, who has covered more than 40 space shuttle launches, reports on the event from Cape Canaveral. Here, he reflects on what Discovery’s final journey means for Florida, the successes and shortcomings of the shuttle program and what’s next for NASA. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Space Shuttle Discovery hitched a ride Tuesday morning from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center to Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, where it will live out its final days. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien, who has covered more than 40 space shuttle launches, reports on the event from Cape Canaveral. Here, he reflects on what Discovery’s final journey means for Florida, the successes and shortcomings of the shuttle program and what’s next for NASA. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now