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  • February 19, 2010
  • | Leave a Comment on Talking to Astronauts

Talking to Astronauts

Another highlight of my adventures at Kennedy Space Center was participating in the joint ISS/shuttle crew news conference on February 18. I have to admit, I’ve interviewed lots of astronauts, scientists, engineers, etc. before, but my heart was absolutely pounding out of […]

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  • February 12, 2010
  • 1 Comment on SDO Soars and Roars to Space!

SDO Soars and Roars to Space!

Two rocket launches in one week! It doesn’t get any better than this! The launch of the Atlas V rocket with the Solar Dynamics Observatory on Feb. 11 was incredible! (Have I used that word before here?!) Above is an animation of […]

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  • February 9, 2010
  • | Leave a Comment on Sunrise and SDO Rollout at Kennedy Space Center

Sunrise and SDO Rollout at Kennedy Space Center

It was a beautiful (and early!) morning at Kennedy Space Center. I arrived at the press site at about 6:30 a.m. to watch the rollout of the Atlas V rocket which will bring the Solar Dynamics Observatory to orbit. Launch is, hopefully, […]

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  • February 8, 2010
  • 2 Comments on Endeavour Lights Up the Night Sky

Endeavour Lights Up the Night Sky

The launch of space shuttle Endeavour early this morning was just absolutely amazing. I tried to express what the experience was like on my post on Universe Today, but quickly ran out of superlatives. People can tell you that a shuttle launch […]

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  • February 8, 2010
  • 1 Comment on Launch Night #2!

Launch Night #2!

It’s round 2 for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-130 mission since last night’s launch was scrubbed. It’s now 2 a.m. at the press site at Kennedy Space Center, and things are not hopping quite as much as round […]

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  • February 7, 2010
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Launch Night!

UPDATE: You’ve likely heard, but the launch was scrubbed just 9 minutes before scheduled liftoff due to low clouds. But enjoy the pictures of my all-nighter in the KSC press area. But here’s what I posted from the KSC press room at […]

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  • February 3, 2010
  • 2 Comments on At a Quiet Kennedy Space Center

At a Quiet Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Endeavour on the launchpad enshrouded by the Rotating Service Structure. Image: Nancy Atkinson It was a little eerie and not quite what I was expecting. Nobody was there. I went to the Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday for my first […]

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  • January 29, 2010
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Flying Over the Cliffs of Bahram Vallis

A couple of days ago I posted on Universe Today some new Mars flyover videos created by Doug Ellison from UnmannedSpaceflight.com. He now has rendered a few more, and this one is my favorite: Bahram Vallis. Hang on to your hat when […]

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  • January 29, 2010
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Remembering Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia

Today is NASA’s Day of Remembrance, honoring those who have lost their lives furthering the cause of exploration and discovery.  Today falls in the middle of anniversaries of three NASA tragedies:  the Apollo 1 accident during a training session on January 27, […]

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  • January 27, 2010
  • 4 Comments on Go For Launch

Go For Launch

NASA announced today that everything is go for launch for space shuttle Endeavour and the STS-130 mission.  I’m go for launch, too, and can’t wait to experience a liftoff live and in person.  I hope to share my adventures and take everyone […]

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  • January 25, 2010
  • 11 Comments on Carnival of Space #138

Carnival of Space #138

Welcome to the 138th Carnival of Space!  And welcome to my humble little, brand new blog.  You can read my first-ever post here to find out why I started a blog, despite my other day jobs that keep me pretty busy.  And […]

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  • January 22, 2010
  • 1 Comment on Hello World!

Hello World!

Welcome to my new blog! Nancy here, writing my first post on my brand-spanking new website. I’ve had a personal website for a couple of years, highlighting the writing I do for Universe Today and other sites, as well as sharing info […]

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