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Friday, May 29, 2009

Lots of happy faces ... on the ground and in space.

The International Space Station now has its six-person crew on board. The hatches opened about 9:15 CT, the new crew members floated in and everyone moved to the Russian Service Module for a welcoming ceremony and conversations with dignitaries on the ground at Koralev, Russia. All five international partners are now represented by a resident on the ISS -- Russia (2): Commander Gennady Padalka and Mission Specialists, Roman Romanenko; United States: Michael Barratt; Canada: Robert Thirsk; ESA (European Space Agency) Frank De Winne; and Jaxa (Japanese Space Agency) Koichi Wakata.

Prior to opening the hatches there was a news conference at the Russian space headquarters in Koralev. All partner countries had representatives who made statements and answered reporters' questions. A bit of news came out. News persons were curious to find out the identity of the New head of NASA. They were also curious about the future of the Russian space program's future, given their country's financial crisis. The identity of the next Soyuz space participant will be announced in early June. And the formal agreement as to how to extend the partnership future of the ISS is still under discussion. One of the items to be determined is the projected life of the Canada robotic arms.

More international news: "ESA enroute to the origins of the Universe with successful launch of Planck and Herschel" from Space and Astronautics News (5/15/09).

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References on Spirituality -- Favorites from my old collection

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  • "A World Waiting To Be Born: Civility Rediscovered" by M. Scott Peck. Simon and Schuster, 1993
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  • "Further Along the Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck. Simon and Schuster, 1993
  • "Guilt Is the Teacher, Love Is the Lesson" by Joan Borysenko. Warner Books, 1990
  • "Inner Simplicity: 100 Ways To Regain Peace and Nourish the Soul" by Elaine St. James. Hyperion, 1995
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  • "Man's Search For Himself" by Rollo May. Signet Books, 1953
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  • "Myths, Dreams and Religion" by Joseph Campbell. Spring Pub. 1988
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  • "The Hope For Healing Human Evil" by M. Scott Peck. Simon and Schuster, 1983
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A retired counselor, I am equal parts Techie and Artist. I am a Democrat who came to the Southwest to attend college. I married, had kids and have lived here all my adult life.