This might be the most insane photo ever taken in the Space Shuttle. Like most kids, I grew up with an intense fascination for the Space Shuttle. I was more of a rocket guy than train guy. It certainly helped my father flew twice on the Shuttle Endeavour, but even past the personal connection, these crafts were remarkable. Reusable before SpaceX made it cool and built on technology from the 1970s, the Shuttle fleet was the crown jewel of American aerospace dominance. But if all the incredible photos taken during the lifespan of the Shuttle program, this one is my favorite. The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaking the sound barrier. Just take a moment to appreciate this remarkable piece of technology, a 180-foot tower of metal carrying live frail people moving faster than the speed of sound. If this doesn't inspire you about what's possible and the lengths of human ingenuity, then I don't know what will, follow for more space content.