reporting. overnight landings of the shuttle actually fairly unusual. just about 20% of them actually happen in the dark hours. it takes a little while to see it coming in on approach off to kennedy space center. you hear it. a couple very distinct sonic booms that you hear before you actually see it coming for the landing. >> you say it is so precisely timed. everything. >> you can set your watch by when the shuttle is going to land. we should point out this is basically like a flying brick coming in, in glider mode. it has got to be, very careful they bring it in for a landing. >> cannot wait to see this. >> our coverage continues now with our reporter standing by at the kennedy space center for the big landing. good morning, gina. >> reporter: good morning, peggy. this crew has actually been keeping hours that you and daniel have been keeping. working overnights on the mission. we just heard the sonic booms about, 45 seconds ago. and people broke out in applause and cheers here. we are, let's see about 1:11