Archive for November, 2010
Be Careful What You Wish For…
As many of you know, I have been an avid supporter of the Constellation program and have expressed grave doubts about Obama, Senator Nelson, and former Congresswoman Kosmas’s plan to turn our entire Human Space Flight program over to unproven commercial space companies [Read More]
Why I Don’t Fly
I quit flying after my flight to pick up the RV in 2009. Dealing with the airline was a pain, but nothing compared to the TSA. Something is not right when you have to practically undress just to fly on a plane you paid a ticket for. I have a problem when my fourth and [Read More]
Curiosity
Today I lectured at Letchworth Central School and a question came up about what astronauts were like. I thought I would share my answer with you all. I’ve met probably close to 60-80 astronauts and cosmonauts during my time at KSC. Some are more outgoing and some [Read More]
Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November.
No, we are not celebrating Guy Fawkes day or watching a rerun of the movie Vendetta. We are instead celebrating the main reason why we came to New York, the birth of our first grandson. Little Zachary was born at 4:15 pm November 5th and has become the newest resident [Read More]
The Space Show Interview Is Now Online
Last night I appeared on The Space Show hosted by Dr. David Livingston. The interview went so well that it went a half hour over the scheduled time. There were many good calls and email questions from all over the world and Kennedy Space Center. I wanted to thank the [Read More]