Entry way to the Space Center and historic Mission Control - no longer used.
Well it was another cold (50's), rainey, windy day in Houston. I thought after 600 miles that we'd have better weather. I'm surprised that neither of us has a cold yet. Maybe another 200 miles will make it better. I hate to complain knowing that most of you are in 20's and 30's but I thought I had left that behind.
The Johnson Space Center was huge. They have a big museum/exhibit. We did three shows - two on the IMAX. Did a tram ride for about hour and a half in the cold, rain and wind. Stopped at three buildings (good thing - we were able to warm up). #1 Historic Mission Control: Did you know that every moon landing was accomplished with just 400k of computer and that filled up a whole room. Used slide rules a lot. Building #2 was the simulator room. They have every aspect of the space station and the shuttle in this building for the astronauts to practice on. #3 was a room housing the space capsule launcher, Satern. Really big laying on its side. Do you know what astronauts eat for lunch: launch meat!!!
There was a piece of the living facilities of the space ship on display and they showed how the astronauts have to tie themselves down to sleep; even their heads or the head will bob all night to the beat of their heart pulse. Even showed us how they potty; again, they have to strap themselves down on the seat and then turn on the suction. Somehow it doesn't sound like fun.
Ate Chinese tonight for Larry. He settled down to the table with his food heaped up on his plate with all of his food touching. I ate mostly American (Pizza, chicken, roll) but did get some sweet & sour chicken and some egg drop soup. Also didn't miss out on the fried donuts that all chinese buffets have.
Heading out in the morning. Another 230 miles to Corpus Christi.
The Johnson Space Center was huge. They have a big museum/exhibit. We did three shows - two on the IMAX. Did a tram ride for about hour and a half in the cold, rain and wind. Stopped at three buildings (good thing - we were able to warm up). #1 Historic Mission Control: Did you know that every moon landing was accomplished with just 400k of computer and that filled up a whole room. Used slide rules a lot. Building #2 was the simulator room. They have every aspect of the space station and the shuttle in this building for the astronauts to practice on. #3 was a room housing the space capsule launcher, Satern. Really big laying on its side. Do you know what astronauts eat for lunch: launch meat!!!
There was a piece of the living facilities of the space ship on display and they showed how the astronauts have to tie themselves down to sleep; even their heads or the head will bob all night to the beat of their heart pulse. Even showed us how they potty; again, they have to strap themselves down on the seat and then turn on the suction. Somehow it doesn't sound like fun.
Ate Chinese tonight for Larry. He settled down to the table with his food heaped up on his plate with all of his food touching. I ate mostly American (Pizza, chicken, roll) but did get some sweet & sour chicken and some egg drop soup. Also didn't miss out on the fried donuts that all chinese buffets have.
Heading out in the morning. Another 230 miles to Corpus Christi.
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