To mark 50 years of NASA, together with the first US satellite and coincidentally, the 40th anniversary of the day the Beatles recorded 'Across the Universe', the song is to be beamed directly into space. Many years from now, alien researchers scanning space for the evidence of intelligent life, will decode the lines: 'nothing's going to change my world'.
To make an even bigger bang, fans around the world are invited to simultaneously play a recording of 'Across the Universe' at midnight GMT on Monday 4 February, 2008.
There is a nice video including archival pictures of the Beatles, with an early,
pre-recording arrangement of the song, posted on YouTube by Anourag.
Labels: 2008, Across the Universe, anniversary, Beatles, music, NASA
Once again, NASA is seeking to hire a few good teachers and as you might guess, some travel is required. The space agency is encouraging teachers to apply for its astronaut-candidate class of 2009.
I bet kids will be lining up to nominate teachers for the pleasure of being blasted into space.
MoreLabels: NASA, space, teachers
The NASA
Kennedy Space Center has opened its new Shuttle Launch Experience simulator; tested by astronauts, it is said to be spectacular and very realistic.
Participants experience G-forces during the simulated blast-off and zero gravity as the the craft shuts off its main engines on entering orbit. The illusion is completed when the shuttle's bay doors are opened, revealing a fabulous view of the earth from space.
The new Shuttle simulator is just one of many fun-filled adventure activities on offer at the Kennedy Space Center, including individual, family and corporate Astronaut Training Experiences ranging from one to three days.
Labels: NASA, Shuttle Launch Simulator, simulator, space, U.S.A.
