Tag Archives: Space

Go NASA Go!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

What’s the best thing about going to Orlando, Florida? (Apart from the fact that its actually warm and sunny, not a ridiculous -25 C in mid-March). That would be the Kennedy Space Center. This is the closest a mere mortal can … Continue reading →

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Off to the Red Planet

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Rati Mehrotra

Today India launched its first rocket to Mars. The Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as Mangalyaan, aims to reach Mars orbit by September 2014. I know, I know, still a long way to go before sending a manned mission and … Continue reading →

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The Columbia mission: Dreams, life and the magic of hard work

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Rati Mehrotra

A few days ago I visited the Seattle Museum of Flight. Just outside the museum, I paused, and there was this moment that made the entire trip west worthwhile – the ghastly little propeller plane from Calgary, the nauseating three … Continue reading →

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