NASA Social - Dryden Flight Research Center

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Matt Ottosen

The NASA Social to welcome the Space Shuttle Endeavour to California was held September 19-21, at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center which is a tenant of Edwards Air Force Base.  This was an amazing experience to be a part of!  Not only did we get to see Endeavour arrive at and depart from Edwards Air Force Base for the very last time, but we also were able to talk with and learn from many different people in the NASA community.  Here are a few of the items from the three-day agenda:

Day 1

  • Dryden History
  • Life Support - Flight and Astronaut Suits
  • Weather Balloons
  • Experimental Fabrication Shop
  • Flight Loads Lab
  • F-18 Simulator
  • Next Generation of Space Flight (Dream Chaser)
  • Global Hawk

Day 2

  • Dryden X-Press Interview
  • Watch Endeavour/SCA arrival at Edwards AFB from side of runway
  • Endeavour Briefing
  • Tour SCA

Day 3

  • Watch Endeavour/SCA depart Edwards AFB from side of runway
  • LIVE Interview with KNBC 4 Southern California
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

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Matt Ottosen

General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon
416th Flight Test Squadron (416 FLTS) "Skulls"

Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Matt Ottosen

Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Jeff D. Welker

Way to represent AzAP at this event Matt. It is super you were invited. Look forward to many more of your captures - well done  ;D
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Matt Ottosen

Quote from: Jeff Welker on September 22, 2012, 12:24:56 PM
Way to represent AzAP at this event Matt. It is super you were invited. Look forward to many more of your captures - well done  ;D

Thanks Jeff!
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Matt Ottosen

#5
NASA Social Gives Different Perspective On Space Shuttle Operations
Jay Levine, Editor, The X-Press
NASA Dryden Flight Research Center


http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/Features/NASA_Social_Endeavour_SCA-09_12.html

More than 2,300 social media representatives – those who have social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ – signed up for one of the 40 slots at the Dryden event.


  • Attached photo is from the bottom of the article.  That's me flying the NASA F-18 sim.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Matt Ottosen

NASA Social Group Photos


  • Group w/ Endeavour and SCA
  • Group inside SCA
  • LIVE NBC Interview

* Images are not mine, they are from other NASA Social alumni.
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Matt Ottosen

Space Shuttle Endeavour
Boeing 747-123 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)

Space Shuttle and SCA departing Dryden Flight Research Center and Edwards Air Force Base for the last time.

Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

Chris Kennedy

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Peoria, AZ

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Joe Copalman

Matt, that is hands-down the best SCA departure shot I have ever seen.
"I'm sorry sir, you can't take photos of that aircraft."

"If you've seen my work, you'd know I really can't take photos of any aircraft." 

Joe Copalman
AzAP Co-Founder
Mesa, AZ

Dave S.

Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 22, 2012, 04:19:38 PM
Matt, that is hands-down the best SCA departure shot I have ever seen.

Uh...speechless on this shot...so I'll just ride coattail on Joe's comment.
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Matt Ottosen

Quote from: Chris Kennedy on September 22, 2012, 03:09:20 PM
Very nice!

Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 22, 2012, 04:19:38 PM
Matt, that is hands-down the best SCA departure shot I have ever seen.

Quote from: Dave S. on September 22, 2012, 04:36:15 PM
Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 22, 2012, 04:19:38 PM
Matt, that is hands-down the best SCA departure shot I have ever seen.

Uh...speechless on this shot...so I'll just ride coattail on Joe's comment.

Thanks everyone!
Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.

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scottcolbath

Like everyone else said. Excellent shots Matt.

S.C.

Matt Ottosen

Matt "Linus" Ottosen
Ottosen Photography
Phoenix, AZ

The Legend of the Guardian of the Line
The Greek God "Linus" comes from the Greek name Λινος (Linos) meaning "leg."
In Greek legend, he was the son of the God Apollo who was accidentally killed when he stepped over the white line.

All images © Matt Ottosen | Ottosen Photography, all rights reserved.