[Joe Hadenuf]

When you're going 20 times the speed of sound, going between California and Texas takes no time at all.

That's exactly why I tend to believe this story...Or the observers credibility.....

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Right on. It's a far distance to travel, but the shuttle is going so outrageously fast that it covers that distance between states in a very short time.