Monthly Archives: November 2012

Schedule a Date With a Wind Tunnel

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

From:  NASA.gov The 25th Anniversary of the dedication of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) will celebrated at NASA’s Ames Research Center on December 11, 2012, exactly 25 years after the original dedication. On the day before this anniversary celebration, … Continue reading →

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See a New Space-Themed Exhibit

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

From:  AL.com PENSACOLA, Florida — The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola is opening a new space-themed exhibit to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the last walk on the moon, and the museum is welcoming some big names in space … Continue reading →

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Offer Them Input

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Well Duh! I actually found this awhile back.  This is the first time I’ve taken a good look at it though. They want our input. Seems this only exists on a Facebook page at the moment. Founded August 2012, apparently, … Continue reading →

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Spread the Word

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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As far as ‘return on investment’ goes, our (very, very little of) tax dollars going to NASA bring back to the world amazing and important benefits. Here’s a very simple way to help others understand the importance of our efforts to … Continue reading →

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Join Team Prometheus

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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This is an awesome way to participate in the exploration of space!  Just read the Membership page.  They don’t just want the bucks (which are modest) they want active members! I recently received an invitation from them through their Facebook … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Emerging Spacer Industry

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

From:  AmericaSpace The next launch of one of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft atop one of the company’s Falcon 9 rockets is now slated to occur no earlier than March of next year. The second commercial flight of Space Exploration Technologies’ (SpaceX) … Continue reading →

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Lunch With an Astronaut

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Another Lunch With An Astronaut is coming up fast!  Spend time with John-David Bartoe on November 3oth if possible… Space Center Houston is now proud to offer you and your family an extraordinary opportunity to spend time with a NASA … Continue reading →

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Enter a Contest!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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There’s a great prize for this one – a unique space calendar!  Year in Space Wall Calendar “…is stunning, educational, and unlike any calendar you’ve ever seen!” ~YearinSpace.com The producers aren’t offering the prize though, Universe Today is!  So check … Continue reading →

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Attend a Space Air Show

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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A couple of days ago, the #88,  activity was ‘Attend an Airshow.’  Did you know that Space air shows are appearing now? How are they different?  How are they the same, as airshows? Like airshows, you will see flying vehicles … Continue reading →

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Watch a Partial Lunar Eclipse

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Most of the Earth will see at least part of a Lunar Eclipse on November 28th. “A penumbral lunar eclipse will take place on November 28, 2012, the second of two lunar eclipses in 2012.” ~Wiki The full effect is … Continue reading →

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