re: Atlantis begins return... Wohooo! There she is! (Still reminds me of an orca :}
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It was a bit eery to hear seagulls, other birds and crickets as Atlantis was descending. Very quiet there for a while, nothing but the sounds of nature and Atlantis returning home.
Did you catch the view from that camera that showed where Atlantis' hot spots are? Infrared looking shot.
Anyways, a nice landing. Welcome back Dan Tani!