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I started this blog to document the actions I am taking in trying to become an astronaut. It's my ultimate goal, my dream. Every week or so I post a new update to recap the week or add interesting pictures. I hope you enjoy the site and remember to follow your dreams no matter what others may think of them.
About Damaris
- Damaris Sarria Toepel
- Somerville, MA, United States
- Welcome to my blog! I grew up in California and later attended Texas A&M University to earn a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. I also hold a Master's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. I previously worked at Kennedy Space Center for Boeing on the Space Shuttle Orbiter's Thermal Protection System. I transitioned to an engineering position with the MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA. I applied for the 2009 astronaut candidate program, but unfortunately did not get a call back. I applied again in early 2011 so fingers crossed! I currently am working on continuing my advanced education, involvement with space advocacy, and continuing to do all that I love in life!
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3 comments:
Great pictures! I'm planning to come down to KSC to watch a launch sometime in the near future. Any suggestions on where I can watch it? I know the stands by the countdown clock are off-limits now (dangit).
Thanks, and great site!
Clay
I so enjoy watching the launches. Everyone at my office thinks I am nuts, but all the mechanisms that have to be in place for the launch are absolutly amazing.
My stomach always tightens at maxQ. I find myself sitting here rooting like it is a sports event.
Damaris, I have a question for you. We've obviously come a long way since STS1. I read recently something about the first flights having what sounded like significant tile loss or damage. If I understood correctly, the water sound suppression system has helped in this. Do you know where these tiles were lost. What made the difference between those flights and present day ones.
I think EVA 4 will be intersting to see how far tile repair in orbit has come.
Damaris: where did you watch the launch from? I was at the site next to the Saturn V Center, which I was said is named Banana Creek.
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