Universe Today writer Elizabeth Howell contacted us a few weeks ago about doing an article in Universe Today. I was super stoked because I follow Universe Today and our team was honored to make a contribution. Elizabeth also writes about subject material we are into such as thoughts on Star Trek and SPAAAAAACE!! We are definitely down with exploring both the …
43 Years since the Moon; 1 Year Since the End of Shuttle
43 years ago yesterday, on July 20th of 1969, humanity set foot for the first time on another world. 1 year ago today, July 21st, Atlantis’ mission, STS135, came to a close with the Shuttle’s safe return to Earth and subsequent finale of the Shuttle Program. During our presentation at Fantasy and Sci-Fi Convention Polaris in Toronto earlier this month, …
Polaris Comes to a Close on the Anniversary of Atlantis’ Final Flight
Today is the final day of Polaris which also coincides with the first anniversary of the final flight of Atlantis. We have had an absolutely amazing weekend. Polaris was even cooler than I imagined it would be. We have had the privilege to talk to and interview dozens if convention goers who shared amazing stories of past shuttle launches, their …
Photos Updated!
Hey Chasers, In light of the new content we are putting together in anticipation of Polaris this weekend, I have been updating the Photo page and added many new production stills to the Flickr account. Be sure to visit the Photo page to check out all the new shots spanning our 3 trips to the Kennedy Space Center in July …
Transit of Venus is Today (June 5th)
Hey Chasers, Once in a lifetime opportunity today to see Venus as it journeys across our view of the Sun. The planet, just slightly smaller than our own, will be dwarfed by our life-giving star and appear as a small black dot contrasted against the Sun’s light. Some of you may already be setting up your solar observing telescopes. But …
Dragon Completes its Historic Mission
Off the coast of California today, the SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule plunged into the Pacific Ocean following its decent from the International Space Station and ending the first commercial journey to the ISS. The mission was designed to not only deliver fresh supplies to astronaut crews on the space station, which has facilitated continuous human presence in space for 12 …
Headed to FanExpo Vancouver
Hey Chasers, Quick update. Tomorrow is Vancouver’s first ever FanExpo. Typically FanExpo is centered in Toronto. The convention marks one of my favorite times of the year. As someone keen on community building, it is harder to find a more diverse, welcoming, passionate and engaging community than at the Toronto FanExpo. Having now become a permanent Vancouver resident, I was disappointed I …
Last Day to Vote in the Race for Space
Hey Chasers, At midnight EST, the Race for Space Closes. Thank you very much for your support and votes! The goal is to hit 30K by the end of the evening. So let’s try to push for it! Here is the link to vote http://metroinspace.com/ca/view/ct94 you can vote 10 times on any internet enabled device. The youtube version of my entry in …
The Race for Space Continues
Hey Chasers, Metro’s Race for Space continues, and with the addition of a celebrity, there is stiffer competition than before. In an effort to inspire some more votes to get into orbit and to give a 3 minute overview of this website, I put together this short spoken word. I had performed it at SFU a few weeks ago and …
Day 9 in the Race for Space
Hey Chasers, Although there has been some site issues with Metro In Space lately, we have managed to crack the 19K mark and move into 12th place overall in the Canadian competition. So awesome. The plan is to try and hit top 10 by the end of the competition, April 5th, and come out over 27,000 votes. Totally achievable. Thank …