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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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7 comments:
beautiful pic damaris, you know what made friends with a person who made it till the last 47 of this years selections but unluckily could not make it.
Wonder if it can fall over if the track is too muddy.
Yours pics are always beautifull and also very interesting
Hello, Damaris,
If you have a chance, could you consider my request on your Pegasus page? Thank you.
Maybe it's like a Segway, gyroscopes are keeping it standing up ;)
In reality the track is paved with a very thick layer of packed gravel that allows water to drain away and the platform is wide enough and slow enough to keep the Shuttle stable.
fotoguzzi,I have commented back on that posting. You can use the photos, but just cite them from NASA.
Wow. I never really understood just how big shuttles are. Thanks for sharing.
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