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Category: Poetry
Tribute to Aleksei Leonov
Aleksei Leonov, 1934 – 2019 You found yourself in a helluva spot, even if it wasn’t a spot, no place… Read more Tribute to Aleksei Leonov
Apollo 11: Still go for TLI
July 25: Epilogue Fifty years ago, the crew was back, Mission Control was silence, the great deed done,… Read more Apollo 11: Still go for TLI
Apollo 11: EI to Earth
It’s mission day nine. It won’t last long. We’ll be back on Earth before day is done. So we hope!… Read more Apollo 11: EI to Earth
50 years ago: The Earth grows larger
* * * We’ve reached out last full day in space. We’re reaching out to Earth. * And… Read more 50 years ago: The Earth grows larger
Christopher Columbus Kraft (1924-20019)
You know him, or should, even if you’re far too young to remember the way news broadcasters intoned and enshrined… Read more Christopher Columbus Kraft (1924-20019)
Apollo 11: Destination home
Wipe the sleepies from your eyes after a 9.5-hour sleep period after leaving lunar orbit. Wake up, wake up. It’s… Read more Apollo 11: Destination home
Apollo 11: Hypergolic
It’s the day after The Day of the landing and moonwalk, after a night of little sleep in… Read more Apollo 11: Hypergolic
A moment on the lunar surface
By the flight plan: CDR (Commander) — Initial EVA Egress to Platform Release MESA Descend ladder … Read more A moment on the lunar surface
This is how we land on the moon
A prose poem to Apollo 11’s landing Grab a beer and take a seat. I’m going to tell you, one… Read more This is how we land on the moon