Tag Archives for Space

NASA’s Curiosity

Growing up in a Star Wars fantasy after watching Luke, Leigh, Hon, and Chewie free the galaxy from the evil grip of the empire; I was fascinated with space. I had toy spaceships that looked NASA’s Shuttle that they recently … Continue reading

06. August 2012 by jrswab
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Summer Solstice

I must say, I am glad the Summer Solstice has passed. I get tired of the sun beating on my skin for long periods of time, and the solstice is the longest. (it’s science) For us here in the Northern … Continue reading

22. June 2012 by jrswab
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SpaceX Launchpad

SpaceX has many options for there new launchpad but Texas is the only one that has gotten the FAA to consider the possibility. What SpaceX wants to build is described by the company as “a commercial Cape Canaveral”. The FAA seems to be ok … Continue reading

10. April 2012 by jrswab
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Startram

Startram. It’s a Space train! Wanna ride a 20,000 mph train through a vacuum tube to space? Who would turn that down! For real though it would be a good way to transport items to space quickly and efficiently. This … Continue reading

13. March 2012 by jrswab
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