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Software Engineer and Space Geek. Interests - Kendo, Reading, Juggling, Education, Computer Strategy Games, Writing

BS and MS in Information Systems. Currently Attending University of North Dakota MS in Space Studies - http://www.space.edu

Space geek... (more to come later) [filler to get to ten word min...]

My name is Derek Nye, and I’m currently a student as a general aviation mechanic. I look forward to joining a great university in a couple of years in order to pursue a mechanical engineering degree. Ultimately, I want to work on space systems that will take both you and I to Mars and beyond for a very low cost. 

I would also like to stress that I am no frakkin skin job cylon (frakkin skin jobs...).

January 28, 1986. I was sick, home from school (first grade) sitting on the couch. Mom was flipping channels, looking for her infernal soap operas. Happened to come across the live launch. The loss of Challenger set many things in motion for me. Spaceflight became a passion. An obsession. I used to pore over books about the shuttle like I was chasing a ghost. I wanted to learn everything about the shuttle program. I wanted to know how and why things went so wrong so quickly. I started devoping a huge interest in aviation over the years as a kid. Watching planes fly was just fascinating. I can't explain it, I just knew it was a part of my life. I enlisted in the US Navy as an aircraft maintainer with later plans of becoming an officer in hopes of one day being an astronaut. After seeing some things that I morally or ethically don't necessarily believe in or agree with, I knew being an officer - and ultimately a military astronaut - wasn't going to happen.

Student with space ambitions!

Favorite missions: Mariner, Viking, Apollo 14, STS-132, STS-125

Favorite astronaut: Alan Shepard

Favorite space book: Flight - My Life in Mission Control by Chris Kraft

Celebrate... Educate...

Just a guy with a family who loves all things "out there and beyond" I am not in any aerospace industry, although I would love to. But what is important is the passion for our Universe and where it came from and where it is going. We Humans need to be looking towards the sky for our future existence as we are very finite with our resources.

The Obama Administration NEEDS for our worlds sake to continue the space program and not scrap the Space Shuttle program unless there is something to replace it.

Manned space flight must never be phased out . 1969, historically, was only the beginning and now we see an end in 2011. This has so many flaws and implications it is beyond comprehension.

Our World is small, lets not allow small minds to rule an infinitely growing Universe.

Hey tweeps!  Just wanted to let you know that you can apply right now for crew positions at the MDRS research station run by the Mars Society.  A lot of details were posted over at the SEDS forums and are on the MDRS site, but here is a repost below.

 The NASA Tweetup at the Johnson Space Center on May 19, 2010. Video recorded by and produced by Charles Atkeison: @CAtkeison

Teenager of the '80s with a love of space. Studied engineering and ended up working as a journalist most of the time since college.

I'm Justin, i'm 17 years old. I love space and everything related to it. I hopefully want to work for NASA someday or any company that is related to space.

I have a ETX-90EC telescope that I try and use every chance I can, and if I can't I recently found MyTelescope.com and use that instead.

My Uncle lives in Florida about 30 min from KSC, which is why I think im so interested in space and NASA.

My interest in NASA really accelerated last year when I was in Florida and saw the Shuttle go up from my uncles back yard, and I wasn't 8, so I could remember it :)

I also play Orbiter Space Flight Simulator more than any other game, even on Xbox.

Identity

First Name: 

Justin

Education: 

High School, Senior next year!

Website: 

My Blogspot

I never know what to say so I'm Jay and I live and work in Tampa Florida. I'm a huge space fanatic and a big supporter of the shuttle program. (Which means 2010 is just breaking my heart!) 

My goal is to make every launch in 2010 and to spend as much time at the Kennedy Space Center as humanly imaginable! I love science, astronomy, physics, history, philosophy and religion. 

I'm open-minded, extroverted and I love living here in Florida (except for the drivers, hah!). I really enjoy meeting new people and hanging out and having a good time. 

I've been following NASA on twitter since I first got an account and now I follow as many of their feeds as I can get my hands on. 

Hope to see ya'll next launch ;D 

What I'm Wired About

Robotic exploration, big science telescopes, SETI, dark matter/energy, space elevators, Kuiper belt, Oort cloud, exotic propulsion systems, private human LEO transport

A Little About Me

I really am. What's the average age on this site? I'm 16. I first got into space when I heard about STS-125 in May, so it's been almost a year now! Almost. Anyhow, I discovered my love for space and it's awesome and EVERYTHING. Hi!

Identity

First Name: 

Allison

Education: 

Currently a sophomore in high schoool.

Occupation: 

I work at a chocolate store in my spare time...?

For Space Tweeps teetering on job loss and scrambling to find new opportunities while preserving their valuable space technology experience, I can only offer my deepest condolences and support.  I hope your voices are being heard, locally and nationally, and I hope that they are making a loud noise in the right ears.

Somehow our space society must survive and prevail if we hope to continue to move our nation both forward and upward.  It is easy in these really depressing times to just get totally frustrated and chuck it all; leaving your space careers behind.  Please don't if at all possible.  This is not an easy request and may seem insensitive, but believe me I have walked in your shoes and I know the sadness and despair.  I repeat, don't give up. In fact, get aggressive about yourself and your skills. Don't let doubt and despair cripple your efforts to move forward even in these times. You are invaluable and all of your experience is priceless and essential to all those who seek to continue our efforts to move the space sciences and technology forward.

I am just a fan of Space, Science, Discovery, NASA, and anything NASA related!

Long time space fan and science fiction reader.

Back in the 1960's I got to meet John Glenn when he visited Rangoon, Burma.

As the days of the great shuttle program draw to a close I keep thinking about what a great event it would be if there could be a special NASA tweetup for kids at either the last or the next to last shuttle launch.  The reasons are obvious, I am sure. We need to make that inspirational imprint on our future, and our future is our youth of today.

Now, I am sure many youngsters from the Florida region have accompanied their parents to shuttle launches; however, I am not certain that they have ever benefited from a full NASA tweetup program. The opportunity for tours and maybe to meet and listen to some of our astronaut heroes as well as witnessing a live launch creates an indelible impression and stimulus.

I mentioned this on Twitter and have gotten some positive reactions and recommendations. In all cases the kids, or course, would need to be accompanied by an adult. The kids ideally should be in grades 6-12 with preference for kids in grades 6-8 This latter grouping has the highest promise of serious impact. So how do we do it?  Here are some ideas:

Advertising /Online media industry. F1 fanatic and space program enthusiast. Love running, boxing, traveling, photography and dogs. Also a dessert addict =)

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Last Name: 

Cacho-Sousa

First Name: 

Paloma

Education: 

UM - Bachelor of Arts and Sciences with a minor in Marketing

Occupation: 

Account Services Executive at starMedia

Writer, Reader, all around space enthusiast etc. I'm a Librarian, a published author and much much more

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Last Name: 

York

First Name: 

Matt

Education: 

Masters in Library Science

Occupation: 

Librarian

I've been a space enthusiast all my life, but put that energy to good use when I went to work at Space Center Houston 10 years ago.  Today, I'm the Public Relations Specialist at SCH and enjoy every second of my day job.  By night, I become Super Geek Dad and love dazzling my kids with the telescope, science experiments and Space Station / Shuttle sightings.

Identity

Last Name: 

Moore

First Name: 

Jack

Education: 

Applied Design and Visual Arts

Website: 

Moore-Arts.com

Live in Florida, saw STS-1 from the roof of my house in Largo FL. Been to more launches than I can count, now I take my kids. Just an avid fan of the program.

I have been an engineer at NASA (JSC) for twenty years.  I have worked Shuttle (Payload Ops), NASA Mir (continuous rotation to Russia supporting NASA astronaut and payloads on-board Mir for three years), and now write procedures to build and operate the ISS.  Most recently the procedures are mod kits which retro fit the station and its modules for newly desired capabilities. 

 My analytical/geek side often fights to coexist with my artistic side.  An artist all my life, I write lyrics and poetry, create art by recycling old items (crosses, birdhouses, furniture), do graphic design on the side as well and also love construction and building things... big things, like massive decks!  That engineering comes back into play with my construction projects and while building custom cabinets and renovating my kitchen or knocking a hole in the wall under the stairs for a wine cellar... best of both worlds?

Identity

Last Name: 

Freeman

First Name: 

Susan

Education: 

BSME Texas Tech University

Occupation: 

Aerospace/Systems Engineer

Website: 

Space Is Our Future

Born Israeli and living with my family in the U.S. since 2002.

I'm a software engineer with interest in space, looking into working in the space industry, studying and eventually, if the stars align, become an astronaut. I am a father to three boys, an amateur photographer and violinist.

In 2009 I coined the word Spacepirations - The pursuit of space and reaching for the stars, figuratively and literally.

Come read and comment in my blog called Spacepirations at http://spacepirations.blogspot.com.

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Last Name: 

Govrin

First Name: 

Amnon

Education: 

B.Sc. in EE from Technion, IIT, Israel. Graduated in 1996.

Occupation: 

Software development manager and software engineer

Website: 

Spacepirations

I am a rocket scientist and electrical engineer.  I worked for NASA on the Space Shuttle Launch Team.  I spent 10 years working for NASA before leaving due to potential RIFs during the Clinton/Goldin Administration.  I have since then worked on many spacecraft circling the earth, at Mars or chasing comets/asteroids.  I even have my picture on Mars!

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Last Name: 

Prokic

First Name: 

Roger

Education: 

BSEE, MS Space Systems

Occupation: 

Electrical Engineer/Program Manager

Website: 

Twitter

Hi,

  I represent the group over at the diyship.com forums . We are all about going to space and documenting our progress doing it the old DIY style. If you are into amateur space exploration and development I'd highly encourage you to come check us out!

What? Moon base now? Don't you follow the news? Constellation has been cancelled! Yes, and I understand the confusion and consternation, but the most logical first step in getting ready to reach out into our solar system will be to develop a full-scale assembly and launch facility within a low-gravity environment. I nominate the Moon.

In his briefing before the National Press Club, Administrator Bolden implied that we will be going to the Moon despite the acknowledged demise of Constellation.  When we go, and under what arrangement will depend on three important bodies; the White House, The Congress, and a NASA-Private Sector-International partnership. Partnerships are a sharing arrangement in both benefits and costs.  This is the key to a renewed and expanded Moon mission that is completely designed as a stepping stone from which humankind will leap out into the solar system.

I was born in the middle of the Apollo era, which means although men walked on the moon whilst I was alive, I was too young to remember it! I have had a fascination with space for as long as I can remember. The desire to understand our place in the universe, why are we here, where did we come from, are we alone?
 

My childhood desire to learn more about space was partly driven by my uncle who was also interested in Astronomy and space. I remember sitting out on warm summer evenings whilst he would point out the constellations to me. He bought me my first set of Binoculars which I still have and use to this day!

Identity

Last Name: 

Harris

First Name: 

Chris

Occupation: 

IT Consultant and Photographer

Website: 

The Tech Shed

Educator who wants to pass along his love of space, aeronautics, science, and technology to the next generation. A former TV news video editor who still enjoys dabbling in video production.

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Website: 

Digital Teaching

Identity

Last Name: 

Ambrose

First Name: 

Chris

Education: 

BS Software Engineering. Working on Education degree. Also working on getting recertified to fly again!

Occupation: 

Informally educate STEM to anyone who cares and everyone who needs to. A professional student. So teach me. Been asked by more than one person to blog. Maybe..