Shuttle Independence: Payload Bay Control Panel Detail

An angled close-up inside the Independence shuttle replica at Space Center Houston highlights the payload bay door and antenna controls. Yellow-lit indicators, guarded switches, and fine panel lettering stand out against the gray console, while shallow depth of field softens the surrounding instrumentation. The photograph captures the intricate details of the shuttle’s flight deck exhibit. #EngelPhotography #SpaceShuttleIndependence #SpaceCenterHouston #SpaceShuttle #ControlPanel #Cockpit #FlightDeck #SpaceExploration #MuseumPhotography #Houston #Texas

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 1:21 PM America/Chicago

Focal Length 24mm

Shutter Speed 1/125 sec

Aperture ƒ/3.5

ISO 1600

Location North America, The United States of America, Texas, Houston, NASA Johnson Space Center

Keywords Space Craft, Transportation

Camera Nikon D850

Lens NIKON 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 29.5592055
Longitude: -95.0901078
Altitude: 5.0 meters / 16.4 feet