The Best Photos of the Space Shuttle Flying Over New York City

PublishedApril 28, 2012

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I love New York City. I love the space shuttle. So when I saw these official NASA photos of the most amazing spacecraft flying over the most amazing city in the planet, I instantly got a space nerd single tear running down my face.

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It's hard to imagine a more majestic backdrop for such an amazing ship. So pretty. Thanks for the amazing show, NASA.

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