Riding The Booster!

Posted By on Mar 27, 2012

From an upcoming DVD/Blueray movie by NASA and astronaut John Glenn, some amazing footage of a Space Shuttle launch from the viewpoint of cameras mounted on one of the Solid Rocket Booster.  You’ll see the launch, the Earth receding below, then a tumbling view after the boosters separate from the Shuttle and return on their own to Earth, initially in free-fall then below parachutes for a touchdown in the sea.  When the Shuttle...

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Kerbal Space Program

Posted By on Mar 21, 2012

Here’s something cool and fun for you budding rocket scientists… a space simulator that lets you build your own rockets and fly them to the moon.  Be warned… even though has some cute critters in it (Kerbals), the rules of physics still apply!  The program is (currently) free for download from kerbalspaceprogram.com Here’s their video trailer, to give you a taste of the action… Also, there is an excellent...

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The Final Space Shuttle Mission

Posted By on Jul 8, 2011

The last ever Space Shuttle mission is just about ready to go, and you can watch the whole thing on NASA’s fabulous “NASA Live TV” service. I’m showing this on my big screen at Ivan’s SkyRocket Cafe, so don’t miss it. You can have a nice bowl of “Mir-Cat Stew” while you watch. Launch is scheduled for 11.26 am July 8, 2011 (US Eastern time). Shown below is is NASA’s official...

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STS-134 Shuttle Reentry & Landing

Posted By on Jun 1, 2011

Shuttle mission STS-134 is alomost over, with reentry and landing planned for the next few hours. Landing is planned for 2.35am EDT (1 June 2011 – Kennedy time), but the fun viewing starts a couple of hours before that, with reentry preparations and the reentry process. You can watch the whole thing on NASA’s fabulous “NASA Live TV” service, and it is usually very interesting watching. I’m showing this on...

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Shuttle Launch: It’s On Again!

Posted By on May 15, 2011

After a two week delay to fix the faulty auxiliary power unit that caused the STS-134 May-3rd launch to be scrubbed, NASA is ready for another launch attempt. You can watch the whole thing on NASA’s fabulous “NASA Live TV” service (full live coverage usually starts a few hours before the planned launch time). I’m showing this on my big screen at Ivan’s SkyRocket Cafe, so don’t miss it. You can have...

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