Inside the Flight Deck: Shuttle Independence Cockpit

A view into the Independence shuttle replica’s flight deck at Space Center Houston reveals an intricate arrangement of illuminated displays, switches, and overhead instrument panels. Two blue crew seats frame the central console and hand controls, drawing the eye into the detailed cockpit exhibit. This close perspective offers a glimpse of the working environment designed for shuttle astronauts. #EngelPhotography #SpaceShuttleIndependence #SpaceCenterHouston #SpaceShuttle #Cockpit #FlightDeck #SpaceExploration #MuseumPhotography #Houston #Texas

Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Monday, March 18th, 2024 at 1:22 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