Tag Archives: Space Shuttle

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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A Little Space

Posted on January 28, 2015 by vanbraman

Today I have been thinking about Space since it is the 29th anniversary of the Challenger Tragedy. Last year I wrote about some of my memories of that day in Challenger Memories. If you are in my generation or earlier … Continue reading →

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