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Legal Notice Jul 31, 2010 04:10:30 PM | Wayne Hale
 
I've always been a boy scout
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Coming Soon Jul 28, 2010 08:31:09 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Wings In Orbit – a book by the people who lived the space shuttle dream
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Trip Reports Jul 23, 2010 10:20:06 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Recent and future travels
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All Good Things Jul 07, 2010 11:06:22 AM | Wayne Hale
 
A personal decision
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Prima Donnas and Ice Cream Socials Jun 29, 2010 09:55:30 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Another mostly true Flight Director story
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Moral Hazard Jun 25, 2010 12:35:44 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Thinking about being a Program/Project Manager?
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Meeting the Great Bird of the Galaxy Jun 18, 2010 03:56:12 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Not Really a NASA Story
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Guest Writer Today Jun 10, 2010 03:39:53 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Today's post features a note from John Shannon
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My Favorite Shuttle Flight May 26, 2010 12:53:12 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Revolutionary, game changing technology development that didn’t work out.
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Psalm 46 Apr 28, 2010 09:17:24 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Listening to Charlie
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Building the Railroad to Space Apr 22, 2010 08:34:14 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Developing an Industry take Innovative Thinking!
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One tenth of one percent of anything Apr 15, 2010 02:46:25 PM | Wayne Hale
 
We see through a glass, darkly
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High Culture and Spaceflight Mar 30, 2010 04:01:50 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Striving for a higher calling
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Chick Flicks and Space Travel Mar 26, 2010 05:23:46 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Sometimes you have to get in touch with your feminine side
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Civics 101 Mar 17, 2010 03:34:11 PM | Wayne Hale
 
How it really works
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Advancing Aeronautics and Space Mar 03, 2010 06:58:56 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Looking for meaning in a great day
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Passing of the Old Guard Mar 01, 2010 05:33:45 PM | Wayne Hale
 
The end of February has been cruel
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Human Rating A Spacecraft Feb 25, 2010 06:12:08 PM | Wayne Hale
 
How NASA really works.
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Suborbital Spaceflight Feb 19, 2010 09:21:42 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Surrounded by dreamers
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Nexus of Evil Feb 16, 2010 03:41:48 PM | Wayne Hale
 
A small group is plotting to exploit the weaknesses of America’s human spaceflight program!
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The Vision Thing Feb 11, 2010 06:53:44 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Have I got a book for you to read!
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The Joy of Blogging Feb 08, 2010 10:56:52 AM | Wayne Hale
 
The Ultimate Exercise in Narcissism
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Another History Lesson Feb 06, 2010 10:54:41 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Please take your time to think this through before you comment
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Straight Arrow Feb 03, 2010 12:55:40 PM | Wayne Hale
 
A pertinent history lesson for our time
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February 1 Feb 01, 2010 10:22:55 AM | Wayne Hale
 
No blog today.
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Where is Delos D. Harriman when we need him? Jan 29, 2010 06:18:14 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Some really bad poetry follows
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Culture Change at NASA Jan 22, 2010 10:23:40 AM | Wayne Hale
 
How will Commercial Human Spaceflight change NASA?
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Playoff Sunday Jan 19, 2010 12:50:53 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Pay Attention
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Thoughts on Commercial Human Orbital Spaceflight Jan 15, 2010 02:09:22 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Who builds what these days?
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Predictions and Wishes Dec 24, 2009 09:00:14 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Does reverse psychology really work? Let’s see.
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Time to Closest Approach Dec 09, 2009 12:16:45 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Thoughts while waiting for Godot
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Burgeoning commercial space industry Nov 30, 2009 02:48:27 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Maybe, maybe not.
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Thanksgiving Memories Nov 24, 2009 08:44:41 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Mama said there would be days like this
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Gathering Dust Nov 05, 2009 09:00:36 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
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Nutty Season Oct 19, 2009 05:47:30 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Is it just the time of year?
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Gary the Gray Oct 15, 2009 11:05:39 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Remembering one of the good guys
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Ave Atque Vale Sep 25, 2009 06:03:45 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Shutting down the shuttle - an update.
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Double Indemnity Sep 22, 2009 11:55:20 AM | Wayne Hale
 
We should learn from history. The future would be better if we thought about it.
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Sine Qua Non Sep 14, 2009 12:58:07 PM | Wayne Hale
 
What is really indispensible?
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Secrets,Leaks,and Outright Lies Sep 11, 2009 09:33:56 PM | Wayne Hale
 
A true tale of government deception
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Flight Director Fables Sep 10, 2009 10:51:23 AM | Wayne Hale
 
The moral is the point of the story
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Averted Vision Sep 09, 2009 05:35:33 PM | Wayne Hale
 
To see the magic, you have to look away.
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Big day tomorrow! Sep 09, 2009 10:05:53 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Sometimes the calendar gets crowded!
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Risk Averse Sep 02, 2009 04:13:52 PM | Wayne Hale
 
The price of being a pioneer is high. The consequences of staying behind may be higher.
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Figure of Merit Sep 01, 2009 03:30:07 PM | Wayne Hale
 
It takes a lot of energy to make wishes come true
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Hochstein’s Law Aug 21, 2009 03:29:38 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Aerodynamics is not the only thing that makes an airplane fly.
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Philosopher Corps Aug 11, 2009 09:22:02 AM | Wayne Hale
 
I think, therefore I explore
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Carrying the Torch Jul 19, 2009 04:13:01 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Not everyone who carries the torch gets the glory.
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Curmudgeon thoughts Jul 16, 2009 07:20:09 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Was the past really so much better?
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Real Life is Not Like Star Trek Jul 10, 2009 02:44:52 PM | Wayne Hale
 
This old TV series ruined my generation.
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Stormy Weather Jul 06, 2009 08:19:09 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Another mostly true Flight Director story
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Point,Counterpoint Jun 29, 2009 12:36:38 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Are we really in for a few centuries of opium dreams?
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Its your choice,really. Jun 16, 2009 12:24:59 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Nowhere is it guaranteed that the United States will remain great.
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Why does Rice Play Texas? Jun 01, 2009 05:43:33 PM | Wayne Hale
 
It is not logical.
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Why Climb the Highest Mountain? May 30, 2009 09:32:12 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Achievement means many things
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Great Expectations May 26, 2009 05:29:42 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Those who dare greatly are held to high account.
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Getting Myself Fired Apr 28, 2009 04:13:27 PM | Wayne Hale
 
True story about an important lesson!
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Knowledge is Important Apr 20, 2009 03:08:57 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Space affects our world in important ways.
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NASA and Education Apr 13, 2009 01:08:07 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Teaching young people is an art
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Why Explore Space? Apr 10, 2009 02:13:21 PM | Wayne Hale
 
In today's world, why should the taxpayer's money go to space exploration?
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Making the Case Apr 05, 2009 04:40:32 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Have the reasons for exploration changed since Apollo?
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Flying Really Fast Apr 02, 2009 09:24:21 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Could we be anywhere in an hour?
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Encouraging Innovation at NASA Mar 16, 2009 04:33:21 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Expanding our minds in a useful way
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Lucky Tie Mar 10, 2009 11:17:36 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Silly superstitions
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Innovation,Dissent,Intellectual Property,and the Internet Mar 05, 2009 12:24:29 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Life is more complex than I expected
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Project Management and Innovation Mar 02, 2009 05:31:49 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Sometimes there are competing priorities in life
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Public Records,Official Secrets,and FOIA Feb 24, 2009 09:30:57 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Nothing here is secret!
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Ghosts in the OPF Feb 23, 2009 09:34:50 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Imagination is a great thing, except when its not.
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The Power of Accepting Criticism Feb 22, 2009 07:11:20 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Some mornings it is tough to look in the mirror.
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Just put chicken wire in it! Feb 17, 2009 07:26:48 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Sometimes you are just disappointed
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Presidents' Day Feb 12, 2009 12:19:00 PM | Wayne Hale
 
We cannot conceive of the future.
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Burning Rocks Feb 11, 2009 01:37:57 PM | Wayne Hale
 
What wakes you up at 3 AM?
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Don't Call Him Willy Any More Feb 02, 2009 10:15:56 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Saving the shuttle was just another day at the office
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Moving Forward Feb 01, 2009 09:29:02 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Focusing on the positive
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Stifling Dissent Jan 29, 2009 10:46:58 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Changing culture is a long and hard process
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Remembrance Day Jan 28, 2009 10:02:06 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Consider what you are doing.
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Tripping the Boundary Layer - Part 2 Jan 28, 2009 09:36:40 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Simple experiments are often the best!
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Tripping the Boundary Layer - Part 1 Jan 22, 2009 05:12:17 PM | Wayne Hale
 
The limits of our knowledge
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Leadership Jan 14, 2009 05:43:10 PM | Wayne Hale
 
What it takes to be a real leader
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Adjusting Our Thinking Jan 13, 2009 01:51:08 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Five years ago the nation's plan for space exploration changed
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The Kaboom Case Jan 07, 2009 10:27:01 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Mission Control is there for a reason
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Management Training Jan 05, 2009 05:50:21 PM | Wayne Hale
 
You must be creative to be a manager of people
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Blogging: A new adventure! Jan 05, 2009 12:29:32 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Learning about blogging!
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Eating in the NASA Cafeteria Dec 30, 2008 11:21:08 AM | Wayne Hale
 
You can learn a lot over lunch!
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The Radical Wrights Dec 19, 2008 10:15:51 AM | Wayne Hale
 
How much do we owe Wilbur and Orville?
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Factors of Safety Dec 16, 2008 03:24:41 PM | Wayne Hale
 
How safe is safe enough?
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Riding the Phugoid Dec 12, 2008 10:46:25 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Life is full of ups and downs; don't sweat the small stuff
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Real Engineers Dec 02, 2008 08:40:56 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Its not the guy in the cab of the locomotive
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Black Zones - Part 4 Nov 23, 2008 02:31:51 PM | Wayne Hale
 
What do you do after the escape system jettisons?
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Black Zones - time out for Q&A Nov 19, 2008 10:56:26 AM | Wayne Hale
 
So many questions and comments I have to discuss
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Black Zones - Part 3 Nov 14, 2008 04:53:58 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Shuttle crew launch protection is completely different
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Black Zones - Part 2 Nov 13, 2008 04:54:12 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Orbiting the earth requires tremendous energy.
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Black Zones - part 1 Nov 12, 2008 04:02:24 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Flying in space is not like riding an airliner
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Presidential Encounters Nov 04, 2008 04:30:22 PM | Wayne Hale
 
If it weren't for the honor of the thing . . .
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Vote Responsibly Nov 04, 2008 03:45:25 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Its said that Americans get the government they deserve
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Ponce De Leon Oct 31, 2008 12:34:04 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Another Flight Director story
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Old sailors never die,they just fade away Oct 29, 2008 09:39:12 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Some day we will look back on this as the best of times
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Unexpected Consequences Oct 29, 2008 09:01:42 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Application of modern risk management techniques to exploration
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Participatory Democracy Oct 27, 2008 10:59:44 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Your thoughtful comments are requested
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Deputy of the Range Oct 24, 2008 05:06:16 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Space flight requires the courage to face hard choices.
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Myth,Power,and Value Oct 23, 2008 11:30:17 PM | Wayne Hale
 
A book review plus more
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Watching airplanes Oct 23, 2008 12:14:58 PM | Wayne Hale
 
The future ain't what it used to be
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Continuing the discussion Oct 10, 2008 11:11:17 AM | Wayne Hale
 
The truth is where you find it
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Exploration is all about the unexpected Oct 08, 2008 05:40:54 PM | Wayne Hale
 
There is justice in the universe
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Sic Transit Gloria Mundi Oct 07, 2008 02:55:04 PM | Wayne Hale
 
You can find out who really cares at 2 AM.
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Anniversaries and Calendars Oct 03, 2008 02:51:01 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Calendars are funny things
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Where are the ships? Oct 02, 2008 02:30:34 AM | Wayne Hale
 
When will the great age of space exploration start?
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Monday Potporri Sep 29, 2008 05:18:33 PM | Wayne Hale
 
International cooperation can help open the space frontier
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Friday Flight Director Story Sep 26, 2008 04:19:00 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Having a fixit man close by is a good thing
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Positive Mental Attitude Sep 24, 2008 05:08:43 PM | Wayne Hale
 
The most important tool in your kit
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This Week's Flight Director Story Sep 10, 2008 06:00:24 PM | Wayne Hale
 
International Space Flight can be educational
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Friday potporri Sep 05, 2008 12:18:28 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Correcting a failing memory
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Answering the mail Sep 03, 2008 09:59:33 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Responding to comments
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Shutting down the shuttle Aug 28, 2008 10:15:06 AM | Wayne Hale
 
For four years now the shuttle has been shutting down
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Monday - Another Flight Director Story Aug 25, 2008 11:01:23 AM | Wayne Hale
 
You can't win with Mother Nature
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Shackleton Aug 22, 2008 06:36:54 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Ernest Shackleton never made it to the South Pole, but we can learn a lot from him
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Enlightenment Begins Aug 20, 2008 03:32:56 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Enlightenment begins where the pavement ends
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Two weeks Jul 25, 2008 11:54:53 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Don't look for updates
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Science on the Moon Jul 25, 2008 11:37:24 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Lots more to learn about our nearest neighbor.
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Monday - Time for another true story Jul 22, 2008 03:38:01 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Rookie Flight Directors are dangerous
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Odds and Ends Jul 21, 2008 05:11:20 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Catching up on odds and ends from travel
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Traveling Jul 16, 2008 05:45:36 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Traveling is an educational experience
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Old Flight Director War Stories Jul 14, 2008 06:09:16 PM | Wayne Hale
 
A never reported tale from my first flight
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Serendipity - Part 5 Jul 11, 2008 01:05:45 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Surprises we learned about the human body from space travel
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Serendipity Part 4 - The end of all things Jul 10, 2008 05:48:49 PM | Wayne Hale
 
How will it all end? And can we use this information to solve the energy crisis?
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Serendipity - Part 3 Jul 09, 2008 05:40:06 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Discovering planetary protection
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Serendipity -- Part 2 - a warning Jul 08, 2008 06:06:55 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Satellites discover the cause of death of a civilization
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Serendipity - Part 1 Jul 07, 2008 02:41:31 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Serendipity means finding out something you didn't expect
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Thoughts for Independence Day Jul 03, 2008 10:26:47 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Two revolutionary ideas for our National Birthday
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Questions and Answers Jul 02, 2008 03:26:07 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Tackling some questions and comments that have been posted
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Thirtieth Anniversary Jun 27, 2008 06:22:17 PM | Wayne Hale
 
I've spent 30 years in Government Service
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Inspiring our Children Jun 26, 2008 09:50:53 AM | Wayne Hale
 
NASA inspires our Children
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NASA at the Folklife Festival Jun 25, 2008 11:56:31 AM | Wayne Hale
 
Talking to the public is energizing!
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Learning from dissent Jun 23, 2008 02:57:16 PM | Wayne Hale
 
We are at the Viking Longboat stage of space exploration considering how best to proceed
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The Way West Jun 20, 2008 12:15:20 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Having a frontier challenges us to new achievements
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Starting a conversation - June 17,2008 Jun 17, 2008 04:03:54 PM | Wayne Hale
 
Starting a conversation is hard.
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