I am a bit... ambivalent?... when it comes to manned spaceflight, to an extent that loses one points amongst the nerdocracy. But they were indeed the most courageous of Spam. And damn if that isn't an awesome statue. I wish their spacesuits really looked like that.
Showing posts with label Laika. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laika. Show all posts
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Yuri Gagarin
I am a bit... ambivalent?... when it comes to manned spaceflight, to an extent that loses one points amongst the nerdocracy. But they were indeed the most courageous of Spam. And damn if that isn't an awesome statue. I wish their spacesuits really looked like that.
The First Man in Space
Today we honor Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space.
After seeing Tim's post, I was surprised to learn that Gagarin died in 1968. Some reading revealed that he was killed in a jet crash, caused by negligence of the ground crew. He was only 34 years old.
I wish the Soviet Union had treated its space heroes better. Hopefully, he and Laika are off frolicking somewhere, wherever it is cosmonauts go when they die.
After seeing Tim's post, I was surprised to learn that Gagarin died in 1968. Some reading revealed that he was killed in a jet crash, caused by negligence of the ground crew. He was only 34 years old.
I wish the Soviet Union had treated its space heroes better. Hopefully, he and Laika are off frolicking somewhere, wherever it is cosmonauts go when they die.
Friday, 25 March 2011
Happy Landings, Natalie
Natalie, I drew you what really happened at the end of Laika for your birthday. Have a great day!
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