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Old 12 April 2008, 07:41 AM   #1
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Johnson Space Center Houston TX

The wife and I went to visit my sister & brother in law in Houston last week, one of the places we went was the Johnson Space center (NASA) all I can say is WOW it is truley an Amazing place and I highly recomend it.



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This is the present day mission control


This is the original mission control from the 60' and 70's




This was given to the mission control by the Apollo 13 crew for getting them home safely Im sure youve heard "Houston we have a problem"






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Old 12 April 2008, 07:59 AM   #2
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That looks like a super interesting trip.
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Old 12 April 2008, 08:34 AM   #3
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Thanks for the tour. Looks like a great time.
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Old 12 April 2008, 08:48 AM   #4
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Great stuff there

Truly an interesting place
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Old 12 April 2008, 01:42 PM   #5
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Great tour, thanks for sharing. Someday I will visit the Johnson Space Center.
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Old 13 April 2008, 08:24 AM   #6
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Very nice pictures. Thanks for sharing!

I was at Johnson Space Center a couple of years ago on the "Level 9 tour". What a fantastic place. My no. 1 favorite is still the old (Apollo) Mission Control room. Think about all the history and excitement connected with this room - Apollo 11 (first lunar landing), Apollo13 ("Houston, we got a problem") etc. This is a must-see for any space-nerd!
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Old 13 April 2008, 01:20 PM   #7
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Thank you very much for the photographs.
Sounds like a very interesting place to visit.
Looking good with your GMT
Quite amazing when you think about the achievements man has made in space.
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Old 13 April 2008, 01:52 PM   #8
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Very amazing and great pics!!!

now did they actually go to space?
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Old 13 April 2008, 11:04 PM   #9
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Great pics!!!
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Old 14 April 2008, 02:58 AM   #10
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What a fabulous piece of history. I wonder what we Americans have had to be proud of collectively as a nation since the early space projects, the mission to the moon, etc. We need something to bring us together as a country again. Something that will revive that; "I'm proud to be an American" feeling.

Maybe the space station will be a launching place for further adventures and exploration in to the great beyond. Maybe we can do something internationally with our other partner countries that will be a great achievement for us all.

Fabulous pictures. By the way; I spotted your GMT right away. It's a stunning watch. Great choice .

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