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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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4 comments:
I had just booked my flight Monday morning and the launch tickets just arrived today.
Hail! There's just no justice in the world.
*sigh* It's not that something like this was unexpected, and at least it didn't happen just before the launch, when I'd already have been down there, but still. This is going to be a much longer delay than I would have anticipated.
...I just had to lament.
Thanks for the photo...you know...kinda!
Hello
Just found your blog when I was searching for blogs written by astronauts. I found just a few - astronauts are a busy bunch, after all. Your blog is better than what I could've imagined, because hopefully it will show everyone how you become an astronaut!
I hope you can keep writing about your experiences, so that all of us who never were able to live *the dream* can at least get a good second-hand idea of how it is to go there and to be there.
I've been a fan of space exploration almost since I was born! I was 3 when Neil walked on the Moon, but I remember THAT! Since I'm in Portugal I never was able to pursue my dream. But I still follow everything NASA does, and write a blog about space exploration - there's very little info about space in Portugal, som I'm trying to do my little bit.
And if you don't manage to fly on the Shuttle, I hope you can someday fly to the Moon! My best wishes are with you!
I took the liberty of linking to your blog from mine (http://lopesmiguel.blogspot.com), and I will be a frequent reader!
Keep up the excellent work!
Sorry, that was my main blog, my Space blog is http://mlespaco.blogspot.com.
I love your blog, mainly because of the pictures!!!
It's too bad about the hail damage.
Was wondering too, have you thought of creating a Flickr account to showcase all of your pictures?
Hope all is well
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