Awareness of the outside world. NASA Live. Upcoming Events & How To Watch.
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U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama
Repost, “The Saturn V is … stunning. Everyone should stand next to/near/beneath one of the three on display (Al,Fl,TX) at least once.” [Show Report]
Intro
Artemis II reminded me that I had at one point considered attending Adult Space Camp in Hunstville, AL
I Have Questions
How fit do I need to be?
Do I really want to go on the multi-axis trainer? I get motion sick in a car that is going on a straight line on a flat road. Do I really want to find out how many directions I can throw up in at once?
Ropes course. Although it says “low”, I have done enough Outward Bound style exercises to know these is not my forte.
What I Found Out
“…these machines don’t simulate the kind of movement that causes motion sickness, and therefore nausea isn’t a real concern.” The Points Guy: Houston, am I too old for this? What it’s like to attend Adult Space Camp, Lieberman, 2021.
“We spent the next few hours on the “ropes” course. Note that there weren’t actually any ropes.” Buzz Feed: Adult Space Camp Is A Thing That Actually Exists And We Went To It, Stopera & Yapalater, 2014.
The Suggested Items to Bring PDF, mentions bringing a coffee maker and has a weirdly detailed explanation of required swimwear.
I Have More Questions
Do I want to go or do I just like the idea of Space Camp?
Team work? Because of my extensive record of thriving in a team environment? Of my lengthy engagement with team sports? (If you don’t know me IRL, that’s a big NOT.)
My Next Steps
Visit the Rocket Center, again. Possibly take a tour. This time with an eye toward sizing up if I want to do a multi-day stay.
See how many of the experience are available à la carte.
Outro
Would you go to Space Camp?
US Space & Rocket Center: Train Like an Astronaut, all space camp programs
US Space & Rocket Center: Adult Space Academy, weekend program
US Space & Rocket Center: Adult Advanced Space Academy, week-long program
Repost [Spotted in Various Locations]
Onwards!
Katherine
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