# Space Shuttle Portraits Flight Decks by Ben Cooper Captures the Insides of Three NASA Ships By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flight-decks References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/03/30/a-peek-into-the-control-room-of-space-shuttles/) & [launchphotography](http://www.launchphotography.com/) The Flight Decks photo series gives people a glimpse inside the control room of [NASA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1) three most flown space shuttles: Endeavour, Discovery, and Atlantis. Full of bright lights, metal panels as well as countless of buttons and switches, these shuttles appear at the height of technological sophistication. Shot by Ben Cooper, a freelance photographer based in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Flight Decks photo series allows many people to relive their childhood dreams of one day [flying into outer-space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace). Shot with what appears to be a [fish-eyed lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker-multi-cam) of some sort, the images are rounded out to better fit everything in while also adding in an immense amount of detail. Overall, the Flight Decks photo serie is incredibly impressive on many levels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space Shuttle Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a VR experience that allows users to explore the interior of space shuttles. - **Technological Sophistication in Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced control systems for spacecraft with enhanced efficiency and user-friendliness. - **Dreams of Space Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive educational tools that inspire and educate future generations about space travel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design specialized cameras and lenses for capturing unique perspectives in challenging environments. - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize flight deck design to optimize functionality and enhance astronaut experience. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate virtual reality and interactive technology into space education programs for engaging and hands-on learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [Space Rv Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dianai-solar-sailer.md) - [Aerospace-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novium-edge-and-shuttleport.md) - [Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerospace-seat-spn01.md) - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [Space Exploration Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston.md) - [Celestial Lounge Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge.md)