I can’t believe it happened!
As you all know, last Friday morning the Space Shuttle Atlantis launched from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, defying the odds placed by every expert, and spitting in the face of NASA’s 30% likelihood that she would even get off the ground that day.
As one who witnessed the events [...]
I’ve never met anyone who’s opposed to being coddled from time to time. It doesn’t matter who you are – getting a little extra attention and red carpet treatment once in a while can go a long way – it can even be unforgettable.
If there was any doubt before, I’m making it official…I’m a fan [...]
Those who know me know that I’m a big fan of the “comfort zone.” For example, I’m the guy that goes through a set routine every morning, and orders the same food time and time again at favorite restaurants. My reasoning? It’s simple…I know exactly what to expect, and I like that feeling.
Don’t get me [...]
In today’s world of random contests and giveaways, I’m rarely the guy that gets picked. Caller #7 on the radio, iPad giveaways on Facebook, the business card drawing at the local restaurant. They’ve all managed to elude me…regularly. But, my luck appears to have changed recently… in a big way.
Make a point to be up before dawn at least once in the next several days. The eastern sky has something to show you.
Despite the disappointment of not seeing the launch, I had the most amazing experience at Kennedy Space Center. Each NASA employee was genuinely excited to have us there. The morning of the 28th started off with a demonstration of the spacesuits (officially called the Extravehicular Mobility Unit or EMU) worn by the astronauts during a spacewalk. Did [...]
LAUNCH DAY!! (or not…)
Day 2 was an amazing day at #NASATweetup. You could feel the excitement in the air. We met lots of amazing people, but all our minds were focused on 3:47 pm.
Launch time.
After arriving in Florida for the #NASATweetup, it was time to meet new people, tour facilities and take lots of pictures. Here’s a glimpse at what we experienced on the first day.
Hi, I’m Elizabeth and I’m a space geek.
I’m thrilled with the opportunity to contribute to this blog. I have been selected to attend the launch of the Endeavor for the STS-134 mission to the International Space Station and will blog my experiences here!
As we look for great objects in the night sky to practice our observing skills on, what are some of the best examples for late Winter and early Spring? Last month we focused a lot on the constellation of “Orion, the Hunter” and the good news is that it’s still high and prominent in the [...]
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