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World Space Week

Posted on October 4, 2019 by vanbraman

Today was the start of World Space Week. Friday seems like the wrong day to start a week of commemoration, but October 4 is a significant date in Space history. Sputnik was launched on October 4, 1957. Above is a … Continue reading →

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Remembering John Glenn

Posted on December 8, 2016 by vanbraman

Tonight I am remembering John Glenn who passed away today at the age of 95. In February it will be 55 years since John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. John Glenn was already a highly decorated … Continue reading →

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