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Jumping From The Edge Of Space – See It Live

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:02:57 +0000

A thrill seeker, a daredevil, an extreme sports enthusiast will attempt to jump from the edge of space. Felix Baumgartner is one of Red Bull’s special brand of adrenaline junkie

First Man on the Moon Neil Armstrong Dead at Age 82

Chuck Armstrong — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:00:27 +0000

Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images The first person to set foot on the Earth’s moon, Neil Armstrong passed away today (Aug. 25) due to complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. He was 82. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11, commanded by Armstrong, touched down on the surface of the moon. Nearly 600 million people watched [...]

Earth As You Have Never Seen It Before [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:59:47 +0000

I am amazed by the pictures and videos we can all enjoy from the edge of Earth and the beginning of Space. How I would have loved to take a ride on the International Space Station and see the world as they see it.

Incredible Model Rocket Ride And You're On Board [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:11:43 +0000

As a kid we used to make and shoot model rockets every weekend. It's great fun to see a project you've worked hours and hours on take flight, soar into the blue sky and then hit the ground like dart because you forget to install the parachute. This is not the case for this amazing space creation.

NASA Says 2012 Unrealistic

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:20:17 +0000

NASA, the astronaut folks, has been really busy lately. Not shooting people in space or sending the Kardashians to the moon( not a bad idea actually). But The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been busy, reassuring people that the end of the world isn't coming in the year 2012. You see there is a movie about that subject and the director of NASA says..