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NASA is a go for STS-116 Launch!

Posted by todd at 7:39 PM on December 9, 2006

Sts116NASA is a GO! Launch goes down in about 9 minutes will update as the launch proceeds.

 What a launch it was simply amazing with the Shuttle lighting up the evening sky in Florida with a clean separation of the solid rocket boosters.

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From my perspective looked like a very good launch now we will have to see what the tapes show. Here is some eye candy for you.

GNC-2006-12-01 #221

Posted by geeknews at 5:10 PM on December 1, 2006

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Hack a Blackberry!
Windows Vista – Office Launch
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Shuttle Launch at Night?

Posted by todd at 1:34 AM on November 16, 2006

NASA wants to launch the upcoming mission to the ISS at night while the risk are higher they benefits are a wider launch window and less pressure for NASA. [USA Today]

GNC-2006-11-14 #216

Posted by geeknews at 3:19 AM on November 14, 2006

Well we have another winner and he who won will be very surprised. I go after Microsoft and the Zune player in a big way tonight and I think you will agree with me they just don’t get it. Some serious Soap Box time tonight!

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Houston we have a problem!

Posted by todd at 3:02 AM on November 11, 2006

MarsgrsThe Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) could be in deep trouble. NASA has in essence lost contact with the spacecraft. With the spacecraft having been in orbit for nearly 9 years it has outlived it’s mission expectancy. NASA will be working hard to re-establish contact but sadly the spacecraft could be lost. [New Scientist]

One way Ticket for Mars Rover Opportunity?

Posted by todd at 2:54 PM on November 9, 2006

OpportunityWell the folks at NASA/JPL are faced with a dilemma, that may spell the demise of the Opportunity Rover. They are trying to determine how they should drive the Rover into the Victoria Crater but they are not necessarily worried about driving out. Thus the Opportunity Rover could very well be on a one way ticket into a crater to collect science. [BBC]

UFO Video that peaked my Interest!

Posted by geeknews at 2:31 PM on November 6, 2006

Those of you that have listened to my Podcast know about the two UFO sightings that I have had, that based upon my interpretation where the real deal. Every once in a while a UFO headline or video catches my eye. Thought some of you may enjoy this one that has surfaced on YouTube. The audio is really bad but listen pretty close to the commentary and let me know what you think. [YouTube]