Hey Chasers, It’s been over a week since the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis. Following my return from Florida to catch the wedding, Paul remained in Florida to conduct a last-minute interview that we managed to grab with Story Musgrave! Story had a more controversial take on the end of the shuttle program than some of the other individuals that …
Liftoff! And Happily Ever After
Hey chasers! Without me having to post you know by now that the final shuttle launch has been completed successfully. Beside me, thousands gathered on the shores of Titusville to bear witness; each grasping at this moment in history; an attempt to possess a moment in time and preserve it within a chalice of memories. The countdown roared across the …
Space View Park
We have spent the night in Titusville in a parking lot. We would’ve all been sleeping in the car but for some amazing staff of the local visitor centre who lent us a tent. Thousands are gathered on the shore and we have been talking to people from all across the world who have come out to see this historic …
Out of This World Interview
Middle of our tour at the Kennedy Space Center Yesterday, I received a call from the Canadian Space Agency letting us know that we had secured an interview with Canadian Astronaut/Future ISS Commander Chris Hadfield. I was ecstatic but worried. We were on a tour bus in the middle of the Cape and unable to get out early. With a limited …
Finally in Florida
We have just arrived at Daytona Beach which puts us about an hour north of the Kennedy Space Center. We will be heading down tomorrow morning for a tour and to visit the center. Hoping to also catch the new Star Trek exhibit that has opened at the Center as well. The morning spent with Enterprise was incredible! We will be …
Safely in the US
We successfully crossed the border yesterday and arrived safely in Chantilly Virginia despite a late car rental, being pulled over for speeding (state trooper was super friendly, let me off with a happy july 4th wish) Were off to the smithsonian this morning.
T minus 7 days!
I’m sitting here in a small cottage in Wells, MA, on the last day of vacation before my life becomes crazy busy. Chasing Atlantis is really happening. In one week from today Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) will make it’s final voyage beyond Earth’s atmosphere. It is the last time any of the iconic shuttles will blast off, and it is …
Go For Launch!
Latest from NASA Atlantis and Crew Prepared for July 8 Liftoff Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:48:11 AM EDT Launch pad technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are in the process of closing out space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay in preparation for liftoff from Launch Pad 39A on July 8 at 11:26 a.m. EDT. The bay’s doors are expected …