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Contributors: crookedindifference, bumerangue, propagandery, rocketmagic, rostenbach
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
How exploding stars might well have changed the course of evolution: http://nyr.kr/117eF9g
Chris Hadfield's 30 Best Photos From Space
Incredible shots tweeted by the rock-star astronaut from the International Space Station
A revised version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station.
Stardust: A Mesmerizing Short Film About the Voyager 1 and the Wonder of the Universe.
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Some Strange Things Are Happening To Astronauts Returning To Earth
Watch the ISS spacewalk live for some respite from the manhunt madness
This morning’s manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers has left many of us glued to our screens. If you find yourself in need of a little mental/emotional/psychological vacation from it all, here’s a live feed of this morning’s spacewalk outside the ISS.
Yuri Gagarin right after the flight
Today marks the day of Yuri Gagarin’s flight on Восток-1 (Vostok-1); 52 years ago.
It was launched 06:07, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. After orbiting the Earth, it landed at 07:55. The spaceflight totaled 108 minutes.
I am a friend, comrades, a friend!
Yuri Gagarin’s first words upon returning to earth, to a woman and a girl near where his capsule landed. (12 April 1961) The woman asked: “Can it be that you have come from outer space?” to which Gagarin replied: “As a matter of fact, I have!” (via asonlynasacan)
(Source: billionquotes.com)
U.S. actor Tom Cruise and Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first human to conduct a space walk, take part in a ceremony at the premiere of the new film “Oblivion” in Moscow April 1, 2013
Source: Reuters
Alexei just seems like the coolest dude.
I wonder if he started jumping on Alexei’s couch.
(if you click on the pictures you’ll see what city you’re looking at)
2013 Yuri’s Night
Yuri’s Night is a global celebration of humanity’s past, present, and future in space. Yuri’s Night parties and events are held around the world every April in commemoration of April 12, 1961, the day of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s first manned spaceflight, and April 12, 1981, the inaugural launch of NASA’s Space Shuttle.
Yuri’s Night events combine space-themed partying with education and outreach. These events can range from an all-night mix of techno and technology at a NASA Center, to a movie showing and stargazing at your local college, to a gathering of friends at a bar or barbecue.
Find a Yuri’s Night party in your area.
