Monthly Archives: November 2012

If You Are In…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

From:  Space Calendar …Hakone, Japan …London, UK …Mountain View, CA, USA …Noordwijk, The Netherlands …Ottawa, Ontario, Canada …Pasadena CA …San Francisco, CA, USA …Taipei, Taiwan, China or …Washington DC, USA You might enjoy something on this list: 2012 Dec 3 … Continue reading →

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Attend an Airshow

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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While the Sci Fi Airshow (pictured) is the greatest show you’ll never attend, It serves as a reminder of how wonderful being at an airshow can be. Airshows are often annual events and are seen in many areas of the … Continue reading →

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Discover a New Resource

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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There’s a new resource out there. I think it’s less than a year old!  There’s is a whole list of Programs & Events on this NASA site.  They look pretty fun if you’re into this sort of thing. What have … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Holidays!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Today is Thanksgiving in the United States.  We have many traditions we celebrate, the main thing being a turkey dinner with family and friends. How will things be different when we venture into the black?  How will they be the … Continue reading →

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Dabble in Deltiology

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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If you collect stamps, you may be a philatelist. If you collect coins, you might be a numismatist. If you collect postcards, you’re a deltiologist. “Worldwide, deltiology is thought to be the third largest hobby after stamp collecting and coin/banknote … Continue reading →

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Mock Up Missions

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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After thinking about all of the things that you can do to prepare yourself for travel off world, it occurs to me that, just as a fire drill will train a group of people to exit a building in an … Continue reading →

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Converting Pee to Power

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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When we live and work and play off world, we must live in habitats much smaller than our garden planet Earth.  That means, we must get much, much better at reusing and recycling, in every way possible. This includes our … Continue reading →

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Watch the Weather – the Space Weather

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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We briefly mentioned space weather in the post Discover a Comet yet we must stress the importance of being aware of our environment surrounding our celestial neighborhood. The pertinence of this was demonstrated recently by our nearest star, the Sun. … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Something Just Beautiful!

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

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Found on Facebook, traced back to Space.com… Read the article after the awe… Star Cluster Near Orion Nebula Revealed in Telescope Views

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What Are YOU Doing Out There?

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Pam Hoffman

While I’ve probably done more things in the spacer community and industry than the average Jane, by no means have I explored the full spectrum of what’s possible out there. Here’s where you come in. I’m looking for Everyday Spacers … Continue reading →

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