A few days ago, I wrote The Fire of a Launch and I was surprised. I wanted to write a comment for the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee, but I felt unqualified to give a comment. So, what would any space cadet do, what would Duck Rodgers do....
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Slam my head on the key board and vomit on the screen! So, I thought my comment would turn out poorly, but it didn't. But, I found it curious that I wrote this. What, in my life, caused me to write this.
The Telescope
My earliest memory of space is this telescope. I was still in elementary school, so the details elude me, but I remember looking through the telescope. I remember trying to find the Apollo sites and looking at the details on the moon.
The Poster
Through out my many moves to different houses, I've keep this poster of the solar system. It's really childish and not to scale, but I've keep it. I've had many, many posters. But, this one poster has been a constant in my room decorations. Right now, I have it safe for my dorm room when I go to college.
Science Channel
There was a time in my life where I was obsessed with video games. Despite my coal quota in Runescape, I would always watch the Science Channel's space specials. I admit, there was a time where I wanted to go into video games, but I still maintained my interest in space. Now, I am dedicated to the space field.The W.E.B. Dubois Scholars Institute
The W.E.B. Dubois Scholars Institute was a huge turning point for me. My first year, I was a member of the Engineering academy. It was really cool working with advanced mathematics. After participating in this program, I lost my interest in video games and went back into space.
The Space Show/AIAA
My last major move into space was listening to The Space Show. One of the many things I owe to The Space Show is how it made me more logical in my space studies. Or, as the host, Dr. David Livingston would say, I stopped drinking the New Space Kool-aid because of this podcast. Also, this show turned me in the direction of the AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics). Which is really cool for an 18 year old to join.
So, there you have it. My history in the space field. This still doesn't explain my position when writing The Fire of a Launch, but it's getting closer.
