by Emily Carney | Oct 22, 2018 | Apollo, Astronauts, Gemini Program, Movies and Videos, NASA, This Space Available
Over a week has passed since First Man was released in the United States, and it continues to be the Number #1 topic of discussion among spaceflight enthusiasts. While the movie generally has been well-received by many, some viewers – particularly some male viewers –...
by Emily Carney | Oct 14, 2018 | Apollo, Astronauts, Gemini Program, Movies and Videos, NASA, This Space Available
NASA photo, March 16, 1966: “Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot of the Gemini-8 spaceflight, sits in the Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up operations for the Gemini-8 mission. Suit technician Jim Garrepy assists.” “No one ever told...
by Emily Carney | Mar 11, 2018 | Apollo, Astronauts, Gemini Program, Project Mercury, space books, This Space Available
1962 NASA photo: “Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. looks into a Celestial Training Device (globe) during training in the Aeromedical Laboratory at Cape Canaveral, Florida.” Some of Glenn’s comments in a 1967 World Book Year Book piece would prove to be...
by Emily Carney | Jan 8, 2018 | Astronauts, Gemini Program, This Space Available
NASA photo, July 18, 1966: “Agena Target Docking Vehicle 5005 is photographed from the Gemini 10 spacecraft during rendezvous in space. The docking adapter is turning towards the spacecraft. Both vehicles are about 24 feet apart.” Columbus was right. The...
by Emily Carney | May 5, 2017 | Astronauts, Gemini Program, This Space Available
The man who carried the fire: a close-up of Michael Collins during an Apollo 11 press conference, May 14, 1969. Photo Credit: The Project Apollo Image Archive “I knew I was alone in a way that no earthling has ever been before.” – Michael Collins,...
by Emily Carney | Jan 5, 2013 | Astronauts, Gemini Program, This Space Available
In a few weeks, the 46th anniversary of the Apollo 1 fire will be upon us. Sometimes I wonder what Gus Grissom would have done in his life, had this tragedy not occurred. It’s no secret that Gus is still very much loved and remembered by This Space Available....
by Emily Carney | Nov 12, 2012 | Apollo, Astronauts, Book Reviews, Gemini Program, space books, Space Shuttle, This Space Available
When smoke gets in your eyes: 1965 Life magazine photo. In September, John Young’s autobiography Forever Young, edited by Neil Armstrong’s biographer James Hansen, was released at long last. So far, the biography has received mixed reviews – there...
by Emily Carney | Jun 6, 2012 | Astronauts, Gemini Program, This Space Available
I know I’ve been bad about updating this blog, so here’s a picture of Jim and Ed to cheer you up. 1965 Life magazine photo.The good news: I’ve been extremely busy at work and will continue to stay busy through this month. I look at this as a positive...