i ve always looked at photos. i even tried to draw it. to see it this close, what did you think? i really like it. it is just amazing to see them upclose. reporter: he too wants to fly in space, but worries that he will not have a rocket to ride on. that administrators say to hang on in there. what we re about to do now is tackle the next chapter. we re excited about it at nasa. that s where we re going. reporter: and until then, you can come out. the smithsonian over the center here and you can see space shuttle discovery in her full glory. right now you can see they are still trying to get this 100- ton space shuttle perfectly in the proper position. that ll take a few more moments, then work begins. it s, of course, going to new york. and that s why it should happen. another 747 ride will be taken place on monday. back to you. you got that necklace on too, huh? yes, absolutely. i wear it every single time i cover the space story. it s awesome. thank you for