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Fiction: Rescued For Life
Because of The Connor Wars, many of you know me as a screenwriter. That’s good–that’s pretty much how I know me, too. That said, I’m not totally incapable of writing fiction in the traditional way. Here’s a little something from the archives: a science fiction short story about the necessity of limits.
Earth’s Atmosphere Top to Bottom | Infographic
13 Things that Saved Apollo 13 | Universe Today
Not just a list, but thirteen articles focusing on sometimes surprising elements that had to happen for Apollo XIII to be the “successful failure” it happily became. An excellent read. 13 Things that Saved Apollo 13 | Universe Today.
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Tagged apollo, connections, mission, nasa, space, teamwork
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Guenter Wendt, 85, Pad Leader for NASAs Moon Missions, Dies
Not as well known to the public as the astronauts, Herr Wendt was at least as indispensable. SPACE.com — Guenter Wendt, 85, Pad Leader for NASAs Moon Missions, Dies. I also highly recommend his memoir: The Unbroken Chain. It’s getting hard to find, and I’m not selling my copy.
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Tagged apollo, flight, gemini, mercury, moon, nasa, safety, space, space race
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Wait, how big is NASA’s budget again?
The Physics of Space Battles – Gizmodo
The diff between “hard” SF and “soft” SF? You worry about stuff like this when you write the “hard” stuff. The Physics of Space Battles – Gizmodo.
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Tagged battle, creative, physics, sci-fi, science fiction, sf, space, war, writing
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NASA Selects 15 Finalists For End-of-Shuttle Commemorative Patch Contest
Antimatter Lightning Discovered On Earth!
Science is definitely cool. And nature, too, for that matter (or antimatter). Antimatter Lightning Discovered On Earth! (via @dailygalaxy)
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Tagged antimatter, matter, physics, satellite, science, space
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Making Obama’s Space Policy Fashionable
Every time President Obama unveils more details on his vision of America’s space future, I get increasingly sad. In some ways he’s making his predecessor look like a visionary. I think it’s fair to say that Obama’s plan is so greatly in need of visionary correction that even Lasik might not be very effective. more…