spaceman Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 Hello everybody, for the sake of completeness, I would like to briefly state my two questions and Wendy's answers. 1st Question: "What were your feelings when you had been selected as a crew member for the Return to Flight Mission STS-114, given the tragic Columbia disaster two years earlier? She analogously replied that on the one hand she was fully aware of the importance of this test mission after the Columbia disaster, but on the other hand she felt very honored to have been selected for this very important mission. My second question, which may have been a bit delicate for a NASA astronaut, caused a murmur in the room ... 2nd Question: "What do you know about Area 51, Complex S-4 and the UFO Crash in Roswell 1947, the year I was born in Germany?" And that was her answer. "Nothin’ (laughs). I’ve never been to Area 51, not a question I can really answer, although I do think that it’s interesting now that there’s been some attention devoted to UNEXPLAINED AERIAL PHENOMENA - UAP, that’s what it’s called by the government right now. Have I, did I see anything during my Shuttle missions? NO. I know of people who, flying in high altitudes, saw some things they couldn’t explain, so, there is no harm in doing that research trying to figure out what it is, what people had seen there." She at least tried to answer honestly, for which I thanked her. After the round of questions one could have a photo taken with her in front of the Astrovan and receive an autograph with a dedication on her mission photo, which I was very happy about. All in all, a successful conclusion after the interesting Explore Tour on my last day at the KSC, at the end of a fantastic and eventful Florida trip, which I will remember for a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowe-t Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) Manfred, It sounds like you had an awesome time! That's a great picture of you and Wendy Lawrence. Mike. Edited November 11, 2023 by crowe-t Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) Thanks Mike, indeed, it was a fantastic vacation and the discovering of the KSC Visitor Complex step by step during my Mission STS-2023 was a complete success, more than I ever expected or dreamed of. The support from my friends Mike Robel and his family, Pad 39B old hand James MacLaren and Richard Chamberlain was great, I couldn't have asked for better tour guides. Mike Robel and his wife, visiting the Canaveral National Seashore with me. James MacLaren and Mike Robel, on the way back after the awesome Psyche Mission Launch. Richard Chamberlain and me in the War Bird Museum in Titusville. And here are a few snapshots from the KSC Visitor Complex. The legendary Shuttle fleet. An awesome view from the spectacular Helicopter Ride, During the Explore Tour. Near Launch Pad 39-A, at the beginning of the Orbiter Access Arm (OAA), with the White Room. Last not least some new pictures for my Filder Space Center Gallery. Maybe I also should write a travel report. Edited November 21, 2023 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 (edited) Hello my friends, I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and are doing well. I have just started my German travel report, so my construction report with the Payload Canister will continue soon too. Best wishes and a Happy New Year. Edited January 1 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crowe-t Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Happy New Year everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Thanks Mike, I hope you'll stay tuned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Hello friends, and sorry guys, I'm still too busy with my travel report at the moment, which is quite time-consuming. To bridge the gap, I can offer the Raumcon link for anyone interested, but unfortunately only in German. But maybe you can have it translated or just look at the images and videos, that will be enough entertainment, I think, until I'll continue with the Payload Canister. http://www.raumfahrer.net/forum/yabbfiles/Attachments/up050224.gif Trip to Florida and visit to the KSC 2023 Enjoy all and have a little bit fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spaceman Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 (edited) Hello everybody, today is again a day of joyful remembrance of Challenger's maiden flight STS-6 41 years ago, Source: retrospaceimages.com (STS-6) L-R: Donald Peterson †, Paul Weitz †, Story Musgrave, Karol Bobko † Source: wikipedia.org to which I have dedicated my long-term project, with which I'm going already into the 13th year, hard to believe, but true. BTW 13 is my lucky number, also because my son Andreas was born on a Friday, April 13, 1979. With this in mind, I hope to make a lot of progress with my project this year. Edited April 5 by spaceman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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