SATURDAY NIGHT: We had big fun Saturday evening - we had another opportunity to meet Canadian Space Agency astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield.
He was appearing at the University of Washington bookstore in support of his latest book, "You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes."
The kids marked the meeting with red and white moustahces! :)
We were lucky to score front row seats.
Col. Chris Hadfield has a unique gift. He is able to crystallize ideas and share information in such a clear, captivating way.
Below, Col. Chris Hadfield explains what it feels like to be rocketed off our Earth. He likened a launch in the Space Shuttle to being lofted from the mouth of a fire-breathing dragon
Below, Col. Chris Hadfield holding court. He gave great advice about how to kids can help determine the career that's best for them. Hadfield suggested kids take note of which section of a library or bookstore they always gravitate toward and consider a career in that field. Excellent advice.
During the book signings, Col. Chris Hadfield was so generous with his time and attention. Check out how intently he's listening to CJ! He promised the standing room only crowd he'd stick around to meet each and every one of us.
He got a kick out of the kids' mustaches, and he complimented their shirts, too
COUNTDOWN'S ON: We are watching and waiting with great interest the Rosetta mission which is oh-so-close to launching its comet landing probe!
The lander, Philae, will (hopefully!) touch down on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko on 12 November. It will be a spaceflight first for humankind. Here's a sneak preview video ...
http://youtu.be/3vKddvJ-Ahg
Philae will be ejected by Rosetta, and begin a 7-hour descent.
You can check out live coverage here: http://new.livestream.com/ESA/cometlanding, beginning at 11 a.m. Pacific time 11/11.
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