Tag Archives: NASA

Random Thoughts

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Ray V.

“As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind: every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder”. . . John Glen

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Since you are already paying for it via your taxes, you might as well bookmark and enjoy the website NASA Astronomy Picture of The Day, visiting often. It is curiously intriguing and I have used several of their photos as … Continue reading →

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Just Thinking

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Ray V.

WHEN NASA FIRST STARTED SENDING UP ASTRONAUTS, THEY QUICKLY DISCOVERED THAT BALL-POINT PENS WOULD NOT WORK IN ZERO GRAVITY. TO COMBAT THIS PROBLEM, NASA SCIENTISTS SPENT A DECADE AND $12 BILLION DEVELOPING A PEN THAT WRITES IN ZERO GRAVITY, UPSIDE … Continue reading →

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Dawn’s Early Light

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Ray V.

Last night marked the 43rd anniversary of the United States of America, fulfilling Kennedy’s dream of landing on the moon. (This is what a president is supposed to sound like) I remember my parents waking me up just before 11pm … Continue reading →