Tag: NASA
Wow! Today is the anniversary of Mercury Atlas Six !!! Friendship 7 and John Glenn
Friendship 7 Three times around the Earth piloted by John Glenn … The FIRST American astronaut to orbit the Earth in a space craft. The FIRST astronaut to do so. A time when Americans had that kind of GUTS to do such achievements. Can we look death in the face like that?
Last Chance To Eat Before Skylab Hits
Another “space lab” launched by China is going to come crashing back to Earth. But this time – the Chinese say they have it “under control” – THIS TIME … Riiiight ! … However – As usual … The USA is way ahead of everybody. In 1979, I was invited to a party thrown by […]
Alan Bean the Astronaut – We Came In Peace For All Mankind – 3 Times The Charm – Fourth Man To Walk On The Moon – His Final Flight Into The Infinity Of The Universe
American Astronaut Alan Bean led a very interesting life. He was up front in some of the most exciting and important events in the 20th century. He had an extensive career in the US Navy and for NASA … And then later – he let out his true talent as a fine painter of art […]