Day: June 21, 2004

Respone from David

Respone from David

No, I wasn’t there. But I wouldn’t be surprised if Holly (aka ‘NASA-girl’) was. You’ll probably be hearing from her too. (That’s your cue, Holly) *grin, wink*
David

Hey David,

I’m sorry you weren’t there.

I haven’t heard from Holly in a while (yup, that’s a hint, Holly). I presume she’s recovering from exams, or off reading the Lunar Module Pilot Study Guides. Although, Holly, I’d say the new word is “composites.” Burt Rutan did mention plans for the Moon. Makes me want to dust off my pilot’s license.

Cheers,
Todd

Virgin in Space

Virgin in Space

I just noticed that Sir Richard Branson has announced plans to set up space tourism through his Virgin megacompany. I guess this explains why Burt Rutan isn’t getting into the airline/spaceline business.

For more information, go here.

Letter from David

Letter from David

YEEHAW!! *ahem* I mean, splendid. Well done. Congratulations Mike, Burt. Excellent flight. WHEEEE!! So Todd…when ya goin’ up? *wink*

David

Hey David!

Were you there? I guess I should have told people I was going to the launch earlier so we could meet up.

I’ve got at least 20 kilograms of mass to burn off before my shape is sufficiently spaceworthy, David.

Anyway, I’m still waiting for my own private spaceplane. You know, take off, pull back on the stick — and watch the stars come out.

Cheers,
Todd