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.
Read MoreThe Color Coated Shuttle Mission (#sctweetup – Part 5)
After a few more minutes and stripped of our extra layer of EVA gear, Jessica and I crawled back up the tunnel and through the cabin hatch. We were still unaware of the fact that technically, we were dead.
Read MoreNeeds More Bouncy Chair (#sctweetup – Part 4)
I made it to the end of the tunnel which put me in a small, dark, closet-like room. I looked back through the tunnel to let my instructor know I made it through ok, but instead saw the hatch close and heard the latch click to the locked position. On all fours I looked back up the dark tunnel, "They locked me out!"
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIt 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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