Posts Tagged "huntsville"

We’re All On The Same Team (#sctweetup – Part 6)

Posted by on Sep 17, 2011 in Tweetups | 2 comments

We’re All On The Same Team (#sctweetup – Part 6)

Our Discovery crew had just finished our simulated shuttle mission and we were feeling quite chumy with one other - back slaps, fist bumps and all. This despite our Commander's attempt to lock Jessica and I outside the shuttle during our fiery re-entry proved that we were a tight, unflappable team willing to sacrifice for the greater good of our fellow teammates.

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Whatever You See Here, Keep a Lid On It (#sctweetup – Part 3)

Posted by on Sep 1, 2011 in Tweetups | 3 comments

Whatever You See Here, Keep a Lid On It (#sctweetup – Part 3)

I just couldn't help but wonder what the lady in red was thinking: "I'm over-dressed, carrying a heavy camera, following around space geeks and taking video of pee."

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The Rocket Bus Rolls (#sctweetup – Part 2)

Posted by on Aug 30, 2011 in Tweetups | 0 comments

The Rocket Bus Rolls (#sctweetup – Part 2)

The test stand here could be described as a massive rust bucket - very cool looking, yes - but a massive structure of very old steel that had seen shinier days. Another test stand was nearby but I was too busy taking pictures of a tree and a girl in a red dress to hear how it was used for the shuttle.

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It Must Be A Midlife Crisis – I Just Went to Space Camp (#sctweetup – Part 1)

Posted by on Aug 28, 2011 in Featured, Tweetups | 5 comments

It Must Be A Midlife Crisis – I Just Went to Space Camp (#sctweetup – Part 1)

Even though I hadn't experienced anything beyond walking in the building by this point, I envied them and the adventures I knew they were already having. If only I could be a kid again...

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