Tag Archives: Discovery
Discovery Rules Galactic Social Media Empire
I spoke at the first ever #140cuse social media conference at Syracuse University this week. My topic: Launching a Galactic Social Media Empire. After witnessing Space Shuttle Discovery piggyback over DC this week, I changed my comments from creation to outcome. Evidence of social media success — specifically the #SpotTheShuttle campaign. Continue reading
Filed under NASA, social media
Dear Discovery…
Dear Discovery, you have served us well. You’ve given hope to Earthlings of all shapes and sizes, ages and interests for almost 30 years. You are the third spacecraft to join the Space Shuttle fleet, and the first to be retired.I know you’ll continue to break hearts (in a good way) as long lines of Earthlings come see you for the first time. Enjoy your retirement. You deserve it. Continue reading
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Think UNthinkable Thoughts
If we keep thinking unthinkable thoughts, we can do unimaginable things and go unforeseenable places. Even as we close out the Space Shuttle program, tomorrow holds great promise if we dare to dream it. So, let’s get to it! Continue reading
Filed under astronaut, culture, Earth, innovation, NASA, space, technology, tweet-up
Space Wonder from Earthling Eyes
French photographer Thierry Legault takes some amazing photographs of our spacecraft. Want to know the back story? Continue reading
Filed under Earth, NASA, space, technology
Flat Stanley: Out of this World Tour
Hi! My name is Flat Stanley. Learn more about my NASA adventure. I dare you to TOP it! Continue reading
Filed under federal government, NASA, space
Every Ending = New Beginning
My sister Aimee recently reminded me how she and Daddy watched Columbia lift off on April 12, 1981. She remembers him marveling that we could actually launch a rocket from Earth and fly it back to the planet like an airplane. Feel free to post your stories as comments to this post. I’d love to read them. Continue reading
Filed under Earth, leadership, NASA, social media, space, tweet-up
Women of the World. Literally!
Four women in space at the same time! NASA’s Deputy Lori Garver on Twitter. A good day for space. Continue reading
Filed under astronaut, Earth, leadership, NASA, social media, space
Space Invaders in Nation’s Capitol
Our future as a space-faring nation depends on the will of the people, as expressed through decisions by their elected representatives. Continue reading
Filed under Africa, culture, Earth, federal government, leadership, NASA, poverty, space, water
