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Pillow Astronaut

Pillow Astronaut

http://pillownaut.blogspot.com

NASA's Mars spaceflight simulation research program. Includes NASA insider stories, effects of weightlessness, space science, & info on how to qualify for paid studies!

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  • Vacation

    Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 04:25

    Giving my brain a break, resting my mouse hand and enjoying California wine country. If time permits, I hope to revisit NASA Ames... it's been 12 years since I've seen Moffett Field!Normal activities will resume after the American Thanksgiving holida...

  • This Day In History (#8)

    Posted on Friday November 13th, 2009 at 09:32 in mars, series: history

    On November 13, 1971, the Mariner 9 Orbiter became the first artificial satellite of the planet Mars; it was thus the first space craft to successfully orbit another planet, only narrowly arriving before the Soviet Mars 2 and Mars 3, which both arriv...

  • Astronaut Cookbook

    Posted on Thursday November 12th, 2009 at 09:31 in tv-films-books

    Hockey pal & faithful reader (maybe you noticed the pattern this month) Mrs. Rene L. over at Pages, Pucks & Pantry tipped me off to a wonderful new paperback by Charles Bourland and Gregory Vogt called The Astronaut's Cookbook!I’m tremendou...

  • Now Hiring: AstroNOT

    Posted on Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 in space humor

    Special thanks to longtime reader Rick Vaughn for today's find! The original post, Astronaut Needed, is still on the Best of Craigslist for Calgary (Alberta, Canada). I also swiped a screenshot, since I'm sure even the greatest hits eventually expire...

  • Happy Halloween!

    Posted on Saturday October 31st, 2009 at 12:10 in Photography

    Tich Tor Ang Tesmur...

  • This Day In History (#7)

    Posted on Friday October 30th, 2009 at 12:05 in series: history

    October 30th... this date slides right by most people, when in fact it is one of the most amazing dates in the history of humanity.It was, among other things, the day Orson Welles caused panic with his "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast (1938), the ...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 4.82 out of a possible 5 based on 22 comments.

ophase

5 stars Sinan

When i am reading Heather's blog, i feel like i am a member of Nasa and i have a mission to complete in human space flight. So nice! :)

Posted: November 12th, 2009 | More Reviews From ophase | Report This Comment

Hoyeya

5 stars Missy

Heather's blog is a MUST for space enthusiasts. She is knowledgeable and entertaining.

Posted: November 6th, 2009 | More Reviews From Hoyeya | Report This Comment

alnwick

5 stars Simon Holmes

Strange this space thing for an ageing Englishman whose parents were bombed by Werner von Braun's creations.Strange that he wasn't tried as a war criminal.A touch of double standards I think,kind regards,simon

Posted: October 19th, 2009 | More Reviews From alnwick | Report This Comment

4 stars Amnon Govrin

Very nice blog regarding space relaed research, simulation, etc.

Posted: October 18th, 2009 | Report This Comment

5 stars Brian Shiro

Pillow Astronaut's blog posts are always interesting, timely, and well written. She presents a diverse array of topics ranging from her participation in NASA spaceflight simulation studies to the goings on at the NASA Johnson Space Center. I highly recommend this blog to anyone interested in human spaceflight.

Posted: October 16th, 2009 | Report This Comment

MimiAndTilly

5 stars MimiAndTilly

I love this blog. It's informative, interesting, very different from other blogs, and fun! Highly recommended.

Posted: October 4th, 2009 | More Reviews From MimiAndTilly | Report This Comment

toffee

5 stars Toffee

great blog.

Posted: September 23rd, 2009 | More Reviews From toffee | Report This Comment

pakmohsin

5 stars MOHSIN ALI

Nice Site

Posted: August 30th, 2009 | More Reviews From pakmohsin | Report This Comment

Theresa111

5 stars Theresa Hall

I think this writer is one of those really intelligent ones. The site is just full of interesting bits about space, zero gravity, applications to become a part of NASA and all about our solar system. A fun and educationally interesting place to read. Good job! SKDD

Posted: August 30th, 2009 | More Reviews From Theresa111 | Report This Comment

stayfitbug

5 stars Shaun

I've been a fan of all things space related since i was young. From cartoons like Ulysses, Transformers, Thundercats. Reading encyclopedias, film and in computer games. Also a fan of zero G ( I will do the real thing one day soon) This blog covers a lot about space exploration that completely relates!

Posted: August 5th, 2009 | More Reviews From stayfitbug | Report This Comment

doctoralexg

5 stars Alex Goodall

I love it; reminds me of being a kid again!

Posted: August 3rd, 2009 | More Reviews From doctoralexg | Report This Comment

tmccar

5 stars Tom

Hi, nice blog. Lots of interesting stupp on the moon landings!

Tom

Posted: July 28th, 2009 | More Reviews From tmccar | Report This Comment

cheznaz

4 stars cheznaz

wow ... this is amazing!

Posted: May 12th, 2009 | More Reviews From cheznaz | Report This Comment

WoFat

5 stars Jack W.

Very nice blog.

Posted: April 28th, 2009 | More Reviews From WoFat | Report This Comment

wirote2008

5 stars wirote

Its nice.

Posted: April 13th, 2009 | More Reviews From wirote2008 | Report This Comment

zamanian

4 stars Aaron Zamanian

Great blog!
Keep up the good work ;)

Posted: April 9th, 2009 | More Reviews From zamanian | Report This Comment

janleo

5 stars Jan

a wow blog!

Posted: April 8th, 2009 | More Reviews From janleo | Report This Comment

aks2008

5 stars Aswani

nice and simple. Keep it up !

Posted: March 3rd, 2009 | More Reviews From aks2008 | Report This Comment

LadySwan

5 stars Carol Ann

Awesome and educational. Thank you.

Posted: February 19th, 2009 | More Reviews From LadySwan | Report This Comment

Jhangora

4 stars Dinesh

Great blog. Different from the crowd. Good Job!

Posted: February 1st, 2009 | More Reviews From Jhangora | Report This Comment

brexians

5 stars Demetrios the Traveller

lovely blog
bravo keep up the good posting

Posted: January 23rd, 2009 | More Reviews From brexians | Report This Comment

AlexGreat

5 stars Alex Great

Enlightening information about space exploration presented in an entertaining manner. You might be able to find the same information elsewhere after spending hours searching. Here it is served neatly and in a comprehensible language.

Posted: January 15th, 2009 | More Reviews From AlexGreat | Report This Comment

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