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Belongs here, space shuttle Endeavour's flight deck (x-post from r/pics) [1050 x 699] (i.imgur.com)

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[–]p-Rob 8 points9 points ago

So. Many. Buttons. I would die.

[–]sndzag1 5 points6 points ago

I assume most of them never get touched and are only there in case you really need them for something very specific.

[–]Yorek 4 points5 points ago

This sounds about right. If it is then it would be like putting all of your computers various setting on the desktop, scary looking but most of the you can ignore them.

[–]p-Rob 0 points1 point ago

I would definitely feel like a badass sitting in that seat regardless.

[–]M15CH13F 8 points9 points ago

Pff, I drive a stick I can handle anythi...dear god.

[–]Nazoropaz 7 points8 points ago

simulation flight deck

EDIT actually I think this is another space shuttle, the pages on that book are floating.

[–]fucking_drunk 7 points8 points ago

really good simulation shuttle.

[–]ParticleSpinClass 2 points3 points ago

Could it be on a parabolic zero-g plane? a la "vomit comet".

[–]kylehampton 2 points3 points ago

I doubt that if the plane was diving right now, the pilots would be looking back and smiling. I feel like that's a time when it's pretty important to pay attention.

[–]ParticleSpinClass 1 point2 points ago

Maybe it was a photo op. After they were done with their exercises, the cameraman was like, "Hey, look back for two seconds"...

[–]kylehampton 1 point2 points ago

But if it's "after they were done with their exercises", the book wouldn't be floating in midair.

[–]ParticleSpinClass 1 point2 points ago

Maybe they did an extra run for the photo. Or it was during the last few seconds.

[–]kylehampton 1 point2 points ago

Looks like it's the space shuttle Discovery.

[–]ParticleSpinClass 1 point2 points ago

Oh, I'm not saying I believe my arguments. I'm playing the devil's advocate. I know full well that it's the shuttle. I'm just saying that it is quite possible to have been otherwise.

[–]kylehampton 1 point2 points ago

Well maybe I'm just playing Devil's Advocate's Devil's Advocate. Hmmm?

[–]ParticleSpinClass 2 points3 points ago

Touche.

[–]dwhite21787 1 point2 points ago

That would be the point, wouldn't it?

[–]LoudVoicesinmyHead 5 points6 points ago

Why don't they spring for comfy seating?

[–]Nazoropaz 6 points7 points ago

space suites are probably already comfy as shit.

[–]devynci 5 points6 points ago

I think it has something to do with the necessary support to ensure safety. The suits are also likely somewhat padded.

[–]manateetanam 3 points4 points ago

It's like it was designed mainly in Minecraft.

[–]jennlynnev 2 points3 points ago

Those seats look terribly uncomfy!

[–]Awesomebox5000 2 points3 points ago

You would be wearing a space suit while sitting in that seat.

[–]blaxiken 2 points3 points ago

Now that i have expirience playing world of warcraft.. I bet i could fly one of those. I am well versed in the way of the button.

[–]squigmig 2 points3 points ago

Fuck yeah, Star Trek!

[–]AAAdamKK 1 point2 points ago

My one regret in life is having never tried to become an astronaut.

[–]TracerBurnout 1 point2 points ago

Ermagerd, spercepern!

[–]digitalis_fox -1 points0 points ago

Ain't got shit on the Flux Capacitor.

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