HAPPY BIRTHDAY NASA!

For the Benefit of All

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA

Stop Alien Abductions

Stop Alien Abductions

Welcome to another Weird Friday. Very, very seldom am I at a loss for words. This is one of those times.

Alien Abduction Policies

But, if you ARE abducted, the good news is:  "Do you toss and turn at night worrying about how your family would survive if evil aliens took you away? Have no fear. You can always purchase an alien abduction insurance policy to cover this risk." At least I THINK that it's good news. The dog tags would be a lot cheaper.

Location Earth Dog Tags

You know how it goes. Kidnapped and experimented on by aliens. But it's all over now and you're all kicked back with brewskis and the aliens say: "Well, the least we can do is give you a ride home. Which way?" And as you look into their viewscreen, you realize that you have no damned idea. Unless you have these dog tags. Just show them to the aliens and, BLAM, you're on your way back home. And they even come with a money back guarantee, if you don't find your way back home!

Encyclopedia Astronautica

Encyclopedia Astronautica

THE source for space information, past, present and future.

Space Toys NASA Store from Apollo to the Space Shuttle. NASA Space Toys for all ages.

Space Toys NASA Store from Apollo to the Space Shuttle. NASA Space Toys for all ages.

Another very cool Site. Where else can you buy a space suit and rent or buy a full sized Space Shuttle? Perfect for the front yard. Just remember - if you have to ask "how much", you CAN'T afford it.

Maps Of 17 Years Of UFO Sightings

Via Slate Magazine: "In the past 17 years, the Davenport, Wash.-based National UFO Reporting Center has collected more than 30,000 reports of UFO sightings through its hotline and Web site. The following three maps visualize that rich history." So, which one did YOU come from?

RIDE, SALLY, RIDE!

http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-050813a.html


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Ride

 

How To Hack NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover

Something with a touch of humor from PCMag. Thank you Nick.

Light in a Vacuum

Researchers have created sparks in a vacuum as an experiment in quantum mechanics. I'm not sure what the practical application for this is, but I bet we'll find one eventually.

SETI Institute

OH, NOOOOOOOOOOs! WE CAN'T GIVE UP!

Human Space Flight (HSF) - Orbital Tracking

Human Space Flight (HSF) - Orbital Tracking

Now that the shuttle is on it's way, you might find this handy. With this Site you can track the shuttle and the ISS. It also includes some information on conditions aboard the shuttle.

"According to Uncle John's Bathroom Reader: "Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted more than just an American flag on the moon. The lunar module had no overboard dump valve... Armstrong and Aldrin had to leave behind everything they could to lighten the lunar module for its blast-off from the moon - including the bags."