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Viewing the Space Shuttle Launch

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

While a handful of people won the ticket lottery and will be viewing the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis from the Causeway, Visitors Center, or Hall of Fame at KSC, what should the rest of humanity do? Where do you … Continue reading →

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17 Days Until Launch

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

I was on TV last night. Or so I hear. Not an interview or picture, but a friends tells me they read a bit from the press release near the end of the 5:00 news. Nifty.  I was hoping that … Continue reading →

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We DO Need Stinking Badges

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Mission and Program patches have been created since the early days of NASA, a tradition borrowed from the military. Designing the patch is the job of the flight crew, although they may use ideas or people outside of the mission. … Continue reading →

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What to wear to the Tweetup

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

From almost the first moment of getting our selection emails, the STS-135 Tweeters have been communicating, on twitter and on facebook. On the facebook page, there are dozens of posts introducing ourselves, coordinating lodging, discussing cameras, media, and posting NASA … Continue reading →

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