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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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8 comments:
It did not even occur to me that a shuttle landing would make noise. Watching too much sci-fi I guess...
Thanks for updating us on everything!
Welcome back Discovery
... and looking in good shape, too!
Congratulations to STS-121 and all involved in that mission (including you, Ms. Sarria)!
Now comes the next challenge - turning around and supporting the next mission at the end of next month! Good Luck!
I'm very happy that they made it home safely. Thanks for sharing your pictures too!
Congrats Damaris. I've never seen a landing... I wished I was there when I got the text message from Florida today at 5 AM. LOL.
Damaris,
I really enjoy your blog. I'd like to interview you for a few articles that we're publishing over at Meme Therapy over the coming weeks. If you're interested please contact me via email at jollyspaniard at yahoo dot com.
Regards,
Jose Garcia
I saw it on nasa TV. "Discovery, we like the other runway better, so why don't you pass over us, make a u-turn and land the other way around (without having the possibility to accelerate when necesary)?" The pilot simply said "ok" and not "Houston, Discovery here - we'd really like to land as soon as possible and go to have a beer or two so do us a favor and shut up" as I'd expected. very cool those guys.
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