Sunday, February 28, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Suborbital Safety

I would hope that the commercial space industry
would think safety is a priority, considering it's
generally their own money plus ours of course, that
keeps them flying.

Space Station Lights Up Night

You are suppose to be able to see this in Brevard county.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Angry Senators

I don't think these guys are serious.
I think it's just bluster to placate the people.

Final External Shuttle Tanks

The end of an era.

Sea Party Protests Federal Fishing Rules

I understand conservation but a lot of these people
are making a living in this business. A lot of us are
unemployed now and the government is only gonna make
it worse. If there are statistics to support these rules,
show everybody what they say and build fish hatcheries
to replenish the resource. Don't just make new rules and
then do nothing correct the problem.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

New Space Engines

Great science.
Something needs to get us off this rock.

Space Atlas

This is a great site for zooming in
on NASA launch sites.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Discovery Shuttle Leaves Hanger

STS131 to launch April 5

Space Coast Regional Airport Expansion

We're getting a new Admin building at our airport.
Maybe someday we'll get commercial flights.

Deep Flight Merlin

Bransons new toy.
Good article.
Thanks to the Boston Jarhead

Monday, February 22, 2010

The Birds Are Lovin Their Winter Home


The Garden St. Bridge Continues


One of the construction workers told me that the
old swing bridge would be operational again tomorrow,
Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Everybody go to the beach !! And hope you don't
get stuck there.

A Winters Damage On The Lagoon

The Plant Life Has Taken A Beating

Friday, February 19, 2010

Shuttle Set Up For ISS Departure

They'll be coming home sunday.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Manned Space Program Isn't Dead Yet

I'm begining to thing that nobody is flying the ship.
The lack of clarity about all this is mind boggling.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Tranquility Is Open

The ISS is just about complete.
Only 4 more shuttles launches.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Sea-level Records Challenged

Fascinating article on cycles.

Maps

I've always loved geography.
I love maps.
I could look at them for hours.

Beginning of The Robotic Space Age

Sooner or later I think even humanity itself will become mechancial.
The trend is in that direction.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Delayed Shuttle Move

Gotta be safe.
The weather here is cold windy & rain.
It's suppose to be the dry season here.
Measurable snow in 49 of the 50 states today !
Snowed in the panhandle of Florida.
May snow in Ocala.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Deepastronomy

This is a great link for folks interested in astronomy, humor
and various aspects of learning new things.
It's a fun place to go.

Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)

It's difficult to see but the SDO is launching atop an Atlas 5 between the porch and the VAB. (click the picture and it will enlarge)
Cold Morning for Fishing
Tis The Season For The Birders

Space Atlas

Great place to determine launch sites.

Kennedy Space Center

History, News, Missions, Launches......

Monday, February 8, 2010

5 Billion For GSA

It would be nice if Brevard Co. Florida got some of this.
By the way. GREAT Endeavour launch this morning at 4:14am...

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Friday, February 5, 2010

Robonaut-2

GM and NASA.......what a combo.....you want fries with that???

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The Weather and The Birds

The Birders Are Out Taking Pictures
This Guy Means What The Sign Says...
After The Morning Storms
Sundown on The Lagoon

Monday, February 1, 2010

Dreary, Cloudy, Rainy Day On The Lagoon

Man it's not even worth the effort to look outside today.
What a day......

NASA Tool and Information

If  you haven't seen this, it's an interesting site.