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Post by dannylion on Jul 5, 2017 9:47:31 GMT -5
I have always been a fan of the space program and check into the NASA website whenever I think about it.
This week, I've been reading the biographies of the latest class of astronaut candidates. I know it's never a good idea to compare oneself to someone else, but here is what I have taken away from learning about the accomplishments of these amazing young people:
I am a barely verbal slug.
But that's okay. Dogs seem to like me, and I found matching socks this morning.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jul 5, 2017 9:54:26 GMT -5
I feel that way every time I watch Chopped Junior. The worst was the girl that had 6 track medals, two published cookbooks and was already taking college courses at the age of 14.  |
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 5, 2017 9:55:25 GMT -5
Nice to see so many women in the current class.
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Post by Jaguar on Jul 5, 2017 9:57:53 GMT -5
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Jul 5, 2017 10:04:24 GMT -5
I'm barely verbal slugging right here next to you.
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Post by giramomma on Jul 5, 2017 10:12:57 GMT -5
We don't do matching socks most of the time, if that's any consolation.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 10:15:23 GMT -5
I error proof and get all the same socks. I just have to sort between the little ones and the big ones.  |
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skubikky
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Post by skubikky on Jul 5, 2017 11:48:26 GMT -5
Interesting that not all are trained pilots.
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Jul 5, 2017 11:53:18 GMT -5
Interesting that not all are trained pilots. I believe many of those who have been on space shuttle and the ISA have not been pilots. Many are scientists and one who almost made it to space on the space shuttle was a grade school teacher. |
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Post by skubikky on Jul 5, 2017 12:12:08 GMT -5
Interesting that not all are trained pilots. I believe many of those who have been on space shuttle and the ISA have not been pilots. Many are scientists and one who almost made it to space on the space shuttle was a grade school teacher. Yes, I do know and remember that. All candidates in this class have STEM degrees and many Pilot training. Not all, many. |
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Post by alabamagal on Jul 5, 2017 12:22:42 GMT -5
With my former employer, we had a proposal to manufacture some engine lubricant for NASA. We went to the NASA research labs in Huntsville, AL to discuss the proposal. I got a NASA badge with my picture that I got to keep! I'm sure it was deactivated that day, but I still have it. So I was a rocket scientist for a day!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 13:03:34 GMT -5
Interesting that not all are trained pilots. Do astronauts really do much, if any "flying"? I mean they're strapped to a rocket and shot into space and then once they're up there moving around isn't something that a traditional pilot would be trained to do anyhow what with none of the properties of aerodynamics at play, so they'd have to learn it all from scratch too. |
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Post by alabamagal on Jul 5, 2017 15:17:17 GMT -5
Interesting that not all are trained pilots. Do astronauts really do much, if any "flying"? I mean they're strapped to a rocket and shot into space and then once they're up there moving around isn't something that a traditional pilot would be trained to do anyhow what with none of the properties of aerodynamics at play, so they'd have to learn it all from scratch too. I think the days of flying with a joystick are long gone. Everything is computer controlled. Pilot training is really about learning how to quickly analyze a problem, work under pressure, and probably most important not throwing up while doing that. |
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Jul 5, 2017 15:21:33 GMT -5
Do astronauts really do much, if any "flying"? I mean they're strapped to a rocket and shot into space and then once they're up there moving around isn't something that a traditional pilot would be trained to do anyhow what with none of the properties of aerodynamics at play, so they'd have to learn it all from scratch too. I think the days of flying with a joystick are long gone. Everything is computer controlled. Pilot training is really about learning how to quickly analyze a problem, work under pressure, and probably most important not throwing up while doing that.And that is why I could not be an astronaut.
I went on Mission Mars at Disney. That's a 3 minute simulated space ride. 
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Artemis Windsong
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Jul 5, 2017 15:27:51 GMT -5
I am a space cadet because I have a tee shirt with the logo and refrigerator magnet thanks to my DD who visited NASA Houston.
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mroped
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Post by mroped on Jul 5, 2017 16:21:56 GMT -5
Who needs pilot training anymore? You can ask SIRI or Alexa what to do and badabim-badaboom! Problem solved!  |
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jul 5, 2017 17:08:22 GMT -5
Who needs pilot training anymore? You can ask SIRI or Alexa what to do and badabim-badaboom! Problem solved! Mr. Oped!!! Where you been??!! How the hell are you??!! |
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Post by mroped on Jul 5, 2017 17:34:41 GMT -5
Been fine, thanks for asking! Its just been crazy with work and all other things but I have no doubt that I will emerge a victor! |
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Post by Bob Ross on Jul 6, 2017 10:35:39 GMT -5
I have always been a fan of the space program and check into the NASA website whenever I think about it.
This week, I've been reading the biographies of the latest class of astronaut candidates. I know it's never a good idea to compare oneself to someone else, but here is what I have taken away from learning about the accomplishments of these amazing young people:
I am a barely verbal slug.
But that's okay. Dogs seem to like me, and I found matching socks this morning.
2017 Astronaut Candidates Don't feel so bad. Remember that astronaut who donned space diapers to drive across three states to kidnap her lover's lover? |
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