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	Celebrating Space Exploration

Posted by: GardenGrrl, 5:43 PM GMT on June 05, 2012

This is an amazing year for space exploration and star gazing. Watching the live feed of Spacex Dragon docking to the International Space Station put goosebumps on my arms.

Science fiction has long predicted we would explore the cosmos. The day the Dragon docked to the ISS marked the real start to space travel. It's not the government, but private industry who will colonize the galaxies. Each generation their own group of genuises that bring us new tech.

Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell; American giants followed by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce who invented the pivotal semi-conductor chip. We now have Elon Musk and his associates to bring us new marvels.

This is truly a historic time. It seems fitting that we have the Venus Transit across the the sun. The world will not see this again until 2117. What fancies will become reality then? Will we "surf" planet orbits to skip through the galaxy? Discover "space currents" to sail? The biggest question, will we perfect FTL?

Each generation is a wonderful time to be alive.

June Moon

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An amazing year for space exploration.

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1. GardenGrrl 6:14 PM GMT on June 05, 2012
Welcome to this Months? blog. Going to be a really busy month so won't be around much. Feel free to post your space and sky pictures. If you have any predictions about whats coming next or waaaay in the future tech wise, please post'em here. Would love to know what you think. Venus, Jupiter and the Moon Space Invader! Member Since: March 25, 2007 Posts: 218 Comments: 7257

2. LowerCal 7:08 PM GMT on June 05, 2012
Oh, those ur rilly nice pitchurs! :^) 2117? Hmmm, I'll cross my fingers and say terraforming of Mars will be underway. Member Since: July 26, 2006 Posts: 58 Comments: 8972

3. Proserpina 10:47 PM GMT on June 05, 2012
Love the pics! Particularly the first one with the moon. We have overcast skies but as soon as the sky clears, I will try to take a photo for you. Have a wonderful time on your vacation. Are you doing anything special or just relaxing? And, your work is important and if you cannot blog it is very understandable. We'll see you when we see you. :) Member Since: May 6, 2008 Posts: 152 Comments: 16735

4. shoreacres 4:23 AM GMT on June 06, 2012
Great topic! I've got some info for you, but I'm fading fast. Tomorrow! Member Since: October 4, 2004 Posts: 195 Comments: 14799

5. sandiquiz 9:55 AM GMT on June 06, 2012
I took this shot of the Moon with Jupiter in 2010.... Didn't manage to get the Sun and Venus this morning as it was cloudy:( Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22419

6. GardenGrrl 10:04 AM GMT on June 06, 2012
Good Morning Sandi, Anything to do with looking at the sun I just watch the pro feeds on the internet. Night photos are challenging enough. Good Moon and Jupiter. Hi LC, Wur U still blinkin sunspots? Lol ;) Hi Prose, we are going up to a wildness area that has cabins with all the amenities so I'm hoping for relaxing and bird pics. Hi Shore, had to show your current blog around because it was such a cool photo essay of the "space shuttle" getting delivered. And now off to work; hi ho hi ho doe doe di di doe doe Member Since: March 25, 2007 Posts: 218 Comments: 7257

7. LowerCal 5:02 PM GMT on June 06, 2012
I know I won't have any night vision for most of the next week. :^) Good luck with the birding. Enjoy the relaxation and those dark wilderness night skies. Member Since: July 26, 2006 Posts: 58 Comments: 8972

8. SBKaren 1:42 AM GMT on June 07, 2012
What a beautiful moon picture in your header! Member Since: February 21, 2005 Posts: 191 Comments: 14187

9. sandiquiz 10:25 AM GMT on June 07, 2012
Your holiday sounds perfect... I do hope you have some wonderful R&R. I was surprised by your comment in my blog about work unions. I belonged to a union, because I had to, to be able to teacher, although I am not a union person, but they do help provide much safer working conditions. When do you head off to your wilderness? Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22419

10. Ylee 10:36 AM GMT on June 07, 2012
I guess it's a matter of perspective, but 8 12 hour shifta is a lot of work, but here in this union shop, particularly in maintenance, we'll beat that. During department shutdowns all of maintenance splits into 12 hour days and nights, and everybody works up to two weeks straight, with no days off! Most union contracts gives companies the right to set work scheduling as they see fit! You're going on vacation after this week? Awesome! Did you find a sitter for the Ruffians? :) I say nanotechnology and gene manipulation will be used to have a much longer lifespan than before! Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11324

11. rebel13 4:28 PM GMT on June 07, 2012
someone mentioned awhile back, in some kind of media, that the more video cameras around the less UFO sightings? Member Since: March 7, 2004 Posts: 0 Comments: 161

12. BriarCraft 10:51 PM GMT on June 07, 2012
All good things come to an end. This time, it's Ray Bradbury, who was one great visionary and truly great author. So much of what he imagined has come to pass. In a recent interview, he was hoping he could live another ten years because he had that many more thoughts and ideas he wanted to share. He'll be missed. On a lighter note, the little market in beautiful downtown Toledo, WA, now carries PG Tips. I'm so excited to be able to get this great tea without having to pay shipping costs. Whenever you're heading out -- and I know it's soon -- don't forget to pack your camera!!! We expect a Travels with GG special edition when you return. Member Since: June 21, 2004 Posts: 49 Comments: 2418

13. sandiquiz 9:42 AM GMT on June 08, 2012
Two more days at the bat-face, hope it goes quickly and everyone behaves. I am out at the hairdressers today... it take several hours to make me look beautiful!! lol Are you getting excited about the holiday? And like Ylee said, have you sorted out the "children" ? Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22419

14. GardenGrrl 10:11 AM GMT on June 08, 2012
Good Morning, Hi BC, yes we have lost a pioneer of vision and imagination in Ray Bradbury. So glad you found a store with the wonderfully addictive P&G Tips...which I am drinking right now. It has made the transition from coffee rather painless. Hi LC, I am so looking forward to a sky FULL of stars. So wish there was a meteor shower this week. Hi Karen, thanks. I actually got an AC for that. Went by to your blog and see you are on hiatus from blog maintenance. Hi Ylee, dang, what good is a union that doesn't protect you from overtime abuse. No rest becomes very unsafe. Ah, nanotech...that is one of those really cool things that could make huge artificial evolutionary changes in our species. Hi Rebel, yeah I kind of noticed that too. We are seeing many more cases of people caught on Iphone cams being stupid. As soon is there is undetectable photoshop we should have more UFO's and Bigfoots. Then again, maybe the aliens are rather camera shy. Hi Sandi, totally excited. The living room is filling up with things to bring. Funny, when I was younger a student book pack was enough to hold all my travel items. Now it only holds my laptop and tech accessories. Yes, the kids have been sorted out. Roxie goes to doggie camp which she love. The minute we get ther she no longer "knows" us and is running off to play. Syd has three so far indestructable water bottles. He is in charge of taking fingers and dna samples from any burglars. He won't put up with someone taken his beloved TV. Member Since: March 25, 2007 Posts: 218 Comments: 7257

15. Ylee 10:49 AM GMT on June 08, 2012
GG, that's why we can get away with taking naps while on the clock! ;-) Two more days for you! :) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11324

16. LowerCal 7:10 PM GMT on June 08, 2012
The possibly mythical June Lyrids may be on the increase and there's always the possibility of a sporadic. Hope you get to wish upon a falling star. Member Since: July 26, 2006 Posts: 58 Comments: 8972

17. Ylee 9:53 AM GMT on June 09, 2012
GG, your avy disappeared; WU glitch? Woohoo! One more day for you, then it's party time! :) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11324

18. sandiquiz 2:34 PM GMT on June 09, 2012
Last day at work... Whoa!! I love your description of Syd, the anti-burglar devise!! If you are going off Sunday, have a wonderful week :)) Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22419

19. seflagamma 8:09 PM GMT on June 09, 2012
Hello GG, I don't have a camera that takes good pictures of the heavens or the stars or moon... but I wanted to stop by and see what is up with you and our friends who stop by. and in a few hours we are finally off work!!! YEAH!!! We survived another LONG WEEK!!!! well almost... these 4 - 12 hour days are hard! When you get home then you can enjoy!! Saturday Pictures @ dazzlejunction.com Member Since: August 29, 2005 Posts: 286 Comments: 40485

20. sp34n119w 8:32 PM GMT on June 09, 2012
In 2117? A moonbase for processing material mined from asteroids by robots. Run by the Chinese, of course. Looks like you are about take well-deserved vacation! And that it will include a sky full of stars - hurray! I LOL'd at your line about needing only a backpack in younger days. I can't believe how much stuff gets packed in my car these days - even for day trips. Wherever I go, I want my stuff! Have a wonderful time :) Member Since: January 27, 2007 Posts: 77 Comments: 4049

21. BriarCraft 8:27 PM GMT on June 10, 2012
I hope you remembered to pack plenty of memory and batteries for your camera. Have a great time!!! Member Since: June 21, 2004 Posts: 49 Comments: 2418

22. Proserpina 8:47 PM GMT on June 10, 2012
Happy, happy vacationing! Have fun GG! Member Since: May 6, 2008 Posts: 152 Comments: 16735

23. shoreacres 11:36 PM GMT on June 10, 2012
Hmmmmm.... In the medium future, maybe you could combine vacation and space exploration. Watch out, Kardashians! A Dutch company says it will produce the biggest reality show on the planet, centered on a group of humans who colonize Mars. In the wake of SpaceX’s first successful commercial mission to the International Space Station last month, Mars One has vowed a much grander feat, according to reports. The firm claims that it will put four people on the red planet every two years beginning in April 2023. By 2033, Mars One boasts there will be 20 colonists on Mars. In the meantime, have a wonderful time! Member Since: October 4, 2004 Posts: 195 Comments: 14799

24. sandiquiz 8:53 AM GMT on June 11, 2012
Have a wonderful holiday!! :-) Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22419

25. calpoppy 12:06 PM GMT on June 11, 2012
Enjoy!! Renting a cabin is one of my favorite vacations. They are great as a base camp. Member Since: February 18, 2008 Posts: 33 Comments: 2432

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