Fun fact for today

[cmdr_zoom]

On one of the NASA 747s modified to carry Shuttles, one of the attachment points bears the helpful reminder, "BLACK SIDE DOWN".

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[z-gryphon.livejournal.com]

NO HANDBALL PLAYING IN THIS AREA

[cmdr-zoom.livejournal.com]

Will you lead us in the Shepard's Prayer, friend?

[the2belo.livejournal.com]

Reminds me of the Apollo program. Mission Control, just before reentry, would often tell the crew to "come in BEF" ("big end first").

[cmdr-zoom.livejournal.com]

"What is that?"
"Oh, uh, I was getting a little punchy and I didn't want to cut the LEM loose with you guys still in it."
"... that's good thinking."

[the2belo.livejournal.com]

Yep. And the best part is, that really happened.