What’s an astronaut without a space shuttle? -Image Source: Hunter Freeman
In case you haven’t heard, NASA’s space shuttle program is winding down, with the last launch set for this summer. As a result, U.S. astronauts are trying to decide what to do next. Yes, they’re left shipless like Captain Kirk in “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock”, after the Enterprise was decommissioned and he discovered that he’s turning into a relic. Somber times indeed. So what’s an astronaut to do without a rocket-powered ride? Learn more after the jump… continue reading...
…and you thought that the meal they served on your last flight was gross! continue reading...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Walt Disney World today hosted the first official appearance of the entire crew of NASA space shuttle mission STS-118 following their return to Earth on Aug. 21. The day was dedicated to honoring the Endeavour crew and recognizing the inspirational achievement of teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara Morgan.
Disney’s Epcot and Magic Kingdom theme parks were the backdrop as cheering park guests and school children interacted with the astronauts and witnessed history in the making. One highlight, fittingly at the Epcot attraction Mission: SPACE presented by HP, paid tribute to the STS-118 crew - Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and mission specialists Tracy Caldwell, Richard Mastracchio, Dave Williams, Barbara Morgan and Alvin Drew Jr. continue reading...
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Jimmy Dean (http://www.jimmydean.com), America’s favorite choice for breakfast foods, is helping NASA astronauts start their days of spacewalks and exploration with a Happy Breakfast. On board a space shuttle for the first time, Jimmy Dean sausage patties are available to the seven Endeavor crew members during their 14-day mission.
Prior to lifting off for the International Space Station, Jimmy Dean, synonymous with breakfast for more than 40 years, received a request to send the crew of Endeavor up in space with Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Sausage Patties for their out of this world menu. continue reading...
