Merritt Island-Where Dreams Are Launched

Astronaut Gordo Cooper talks with Dr. Minners and suit tech Joe Schmitt after the May 14, 1963 launch attempt was scrubbed.

GORDOOOOOOOOO

Astronaut Jack Lousma aboard the Skylab space station in 1973 during the second manned mission to the station (Skylab 3).

Apollo 10 Lunar Module Pilot Gene Cernan shares the stage with Snoopy at the pre-flight press conference in 1969.

Elliott See explaining the Gemini spacecraft to his son.

I am so in love with this picture. My gosh.

Deke Slayton <3

John Glenn heads for orbit aboard Atlas 109D on February 20, 1962.

Al Worden. :)

Happy Birthday Wishes to Astronaut Al Worden!

Remembering Astronaut Janice Voss who passed away on Monday……(1956-2012).

NASA astronaut Janice Voss passed away from cancer overnight after a courageous battle. One of only six women who have flown in space five times, Voss’ career was highlighted by her work and dedication to scientific payloads and exploration.

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Apollo 15 commander David Scott at the August 12, 1971 post flight press conference in Houston. Scott’s fingernails are bruised as a result of the lunar surface drilling activity.

I've lived on Merritt Island for about 8 years now. It's where Kennedy Space Center is, and where NASA, as well as the Air Force, launches rockets and the Space Shuttles. The Space Shuttle Program just retired, but it's a huge part of my childhood and my life. Growing up watching all of the launches and having a Dad as a pilot, I fell in love with space and flying. I hope to become a pilot and then pursue a career as an astronaut.
And, at the same time I've fallen in love with living on the island. It has many downfalls, yes....but, it being my new home, it grew on me. Especially because the launches gave me a thrill.
This blog is dedicated to my home, Merritt Island, and the little things about it that I love, as well as to space exploration, NASA, Kennedy Space Center, and flying.
It's also dedicated to all lost astronaust and pilots.
~Challenger-Colombia~
Once I really get this up and running, I have lots of my photography of the island to put up! :) Enjoy!
My more personal and random blog, if you're curious, is circlinginmyhead.tumblr.com
All pictures are not mine, unless I state otherwise.