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The Final Apollo Mission – December 7, 1972

By chad December 7, 2013Ramblings, Technology, UncategorizedNo Comments

On December 7, 1972 (41 years ago today) the final manned mission to the moon blasted off from Kennedy Space Center. Eugene Cernan was the last person to walk on the moon on December 14, 1972 at roughly 05:40 GMT. It is ultimately hard to believe that its been 41…

ISS Flyover August 28, 2012

By chad August 29, 2012Photography, SpaceNo Comments

These pictures were taken during a flyover of the International Space Station on August 28, 2012. The one lesson learned from this set is that next time I want to take a series and stack them together for a picture that has the space station crossing the whole sky.

Curiosity – Complete Decent Video In HD

By chad August 23, 2012SpaceNo Comments

A new, enhanced version of Curiosity decent video has been created. The original NASA release was only thumbnails. This video is available in up to 1080p and it looks amazing. Here are some links for more information on Curiosity: Curiosity @ Wikipedia Curiosity @ JPL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZX5GRPnd4U

Mars Science Laboratory Launch

By chad November 26, 2011TechnologyNo Comments

Here is a replay of the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover) from this morning. Source: Mars Science Laboratory Lifts Off for Red Planet - YouTube.

The Last Shuttle Launch and The Future

By chad July 9, 2011Technology, UncategorizedNo Comments

End of an Era Yesterday (July 8, 2011), we witnessed what will likely be the last launch of the Space Shuttle. Of the three operational shuttles NASA had remaining, Atlantis was the second oldest. Atlantis's first flight took place in October 1985. This final flight of Atlantis signals the end…

The Final Apollo Mission – December 7, 1972

ISS Flyover August 28, 2012

Curiosity – Complete Decent Video In HD

Mars Science Laboratory Launch

The Last Shuttle Launch and The Future

Orion Launch Abort System Test

Atlas V Sonic Boom vs Sun Dog

NASA Ares I Test Footage