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Shannon August 14, 2015 Leave a Comment

Space & Science Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults

My daughter recently exhausted her supply of coloring books, launching me into an exploration of Pinterest‘s printable coloring pages. We found countless abstract and nature coloring pages, as well as simpler designs for younger kids. I even found some space and science-themed coloring pages NASA, Dover Publications, and others have created. Being a huge space geek, however, I wanted more. Sometimes, wanting more means having to create it yourself, and that is just what I am setting out to do. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Astronomy, Aviation, Commercial Spaceflight, Education & STEM, Human Spaceflight, Military Spaceflight, Spaceflight

Shannon May 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

Fully-functional 3d printed “Made in Space” wrench from NASA

The first (non-sample) object I printed on my newly-acquired 3d printer after Christmas was NASA’s “Made in Space” 3d printable wrench. While this was not the first object 3d printed in space, it was the first designed expressly to meet the needs of an astronaut. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education & STEM, Human Spaceflight Tagged With: International Space Station

Shannon November 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

NASA’s First Launch Tweetup (STS-129) – 5 Year Anniversary

STS-129 CrewFive years ago today, I flew to Florida to witness my first space launch, the liftoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-129. Aboard the Shuttle were NASA astronauts Charlie Hobaugh (“Scorch”), Butch Wilmore, Leland Melvin (@Astro_Flow), Randy Bresnik, Michael Foreman (@foreman_mike), and Robert Satcher (@Astro_Bones). The trip, made possible by NASA’s tweetup program (which began in January 2009 and continues today under the name NASA Social), fulfilled my lifelong dream of witnessing a Shuttle launch with my own eyes. The experience also reignited my love of space exploration and human spaceflight, and made me want to actively nurture that interest in others. I will be forever grateful to NASA and the NASA Social program for the opportunities they have given me. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education & STEM, Featured, Human Spaceflight, Spaceflight

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ISS In-Flight Event for CSA with Astronaut David Saint-Jacques

February 11 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
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Wed 13th

Mars Opportunity Rover Status Update Media Briefing

February 13 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Jet Propulsion Laboratory

RS-25 Engine Test

February 13 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Stennis Space Center
Thu 14th

NASA Administrator Hosts Industry Forum on Lunar Exploration Plans

February 14 @ 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
NASA Headquarters
Fri 15th

ISS In-Flight Interviews w/Anne McClain (CNN & NPR)

February 15 @ 1:35 PM - 2:00 PM EST
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Sat 16th

SpaceX CRS 17 Falcon 9 Launch

February 16
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
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