Photo: NASA
GOING UP: There's a rocket launch tomorrow - a big one. Actually, all rocket launches are a big deal, but this one is especially special because it marks Orbital Sciences' return to the space game after a very-not-nominal launch attempt back on Oct. 28 of 2014. Having watched it live, we remember it well. ... (the launch is at +4 minutes in this video).
https://youtu.be/BSr4hUcROwo
During that 'mishap,' tons of valuable cargo and science that was supposed to be shipped to the ISS was destroyed, at a cost of multi millions of dollars. The capsule itself was $200 million, the contents were valued around
That launch used a rocket from Aerojet Rocketdyne, which had refurbished the 40-plus year old Soviet-era engine that was used. This go 'round, Orbital is using a tried-and-true United Launch Alliance rocket. Good call.
On Dec. 3, Orbital ATK’s S.S. Deke Slayton II Cygnus spacecraft will lift off atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 2:55:45 p.m. Pacific time, from Space Launch Complex 41. This will be Orbital's fourth scheduled cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station under the agency’s Commercial Resupply Services contract.GOING UP: There's a rocket launch tomorrow - a big one. Actually, all rocket launches are a big deal, but this one is especially special because it marks Orbital Sciences' return to the space game after a very-not-nominal launch attempt back on Oct. 28 of 2014. Having watched it live, we remember it well. ... (the launch is at +4 minutes in this video).
https://youtu.be/BSr4hUcROwo
During that 'mishap,' tons of valuable cargo and science that was supposed to be shipped to the ISS was destroyed, at a cost of multi millions of dollars. The capsule itself was $200 million, the contents were valued around
That launch used a rocket from Aerojet Rocketdyne, which had refurbished the 40-plus year old Soviet-era engine that was used. This go 'round, Orbital is using a tried-and-true United Launch Alliance rocket. Good call.
Photo: NASA
Above is a neat shot of the Cygnus capsule being prepped for the CRS-4 flight.
Orbital Sciences/NASA: Artist's rendition of Cygnus capsule approaching International Space Station
If you want to learn more about the mission, check out this short video:
https://youtu.be/M90MB93o_xQ
Afterward, you might want to test your knowledge of Orbital ATK’s CRS-4 flight. The quiz is available at http://missionquiz.ksc.nasa.gov/
If you want to learn more about the mission, check out this short video:
https://youtu.be/M90MB93o_xQ
Afterward, you might want to test your knowledge of Orbital ATK’s CRS-4 flight. The quiz is available at http://missionquiz.ksc.nasa.gov/
ENTOMBED: I spent an hour plus Tuesday morning inside a tomb. It's a closet the kids and I papered the walls of on Friday. Annabelle and her fellow art students are installing Egyptian inspired original works of art in the tomb. I helped tape all sorts of interesting characters on the wall. Here's Annabelle's contribution ...
VIRTUAL VISIT: Geekwire published a story today about a brand new, 3D virtual tour of one of our favorite spots in Seattle, the Living Computer Museum.
The tour was done by Seattle-based Paolo Tosolini, founder of Tosolini Productions, a digital agency that specializes in using emerging media, including 3D, VR and projection mapping. Just use your arrow keys to browse through the cool collection!
We'll be at LCM in the flesh tomorrow night for their monthly 'First Thursday' movie. We're looking forward to seeing "Gameplay: The Story of the Video Game Revolution," which is described on the LCM site as "a documentary film about the history of videogames, from LCM vintage favorites like Pong and Pac Man to modern bestsellers like Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty."
Here's a trailer for the movie ...
SANTA SIGHTING: Last night we had our first Santa sighting of the season. It was at one of our favorite non-museum places in Seattle, Chuck's Hop Shop in Greenwood.
It's a super kid and dog friendly hang out with awesome food trucks, great ice cream and 40+ beers on tap. Something for everyone!
We got there as Santa and his helpers were getting set up. We noticed they had some Christmas cheer nearby. ;)
CJ and Annabelle donned ugly Christmas sweaters for the occasion. CJ's was an '80s disaster version - all acrylic and purple, teal and neon pink snowflakes. Lovely!
Annabelle chose a blinged out vest with a faux fur collar. Classy! ;)
Nothing screams "Christmas" like a Santa photo in front of a bunch of rockets of beer, right?
It's a super kid and dog friendly hang out with awesome food trucks, great ice cream and 40+ beers on tap. Something for everyone!
We got there as Santa and his helpers were getting set up. We noticed they had some Christmas cheer nearby. ;)
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