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Topic: 1/26-2/5: Where in the world is STS-126?
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Robert Pearlman
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posted 01-22-2009 06:05 PM
   
NASA release Space Shuttle Crew Visits Troops On Overseas TripNASA astronauts of the STS-126 space shuttle mission will begin a new journey next week -- an 11-day trip to greet U.S. military personnel serving overseas. Shuttle Endeavour's crew will pay a special visit to troops in Germany and the Middle East from Jan. 26 to Feb. 5. The trip is sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment, the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas. The shuttle crew members visiting the troops are Navy Capt. Chris Ferguson, who commanded the flight, Air Force Col. Eric Boe, who served as the pilot, and Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, Navy Capt. Steve Bowen, Navy Capt. Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Army Lt. Col. Shane Kimbrough. "We are really looking forward to visiting the men and women who support and defend our country overseas," Ferguson said. "Although our jobs are different, we know it's tough being away from family and friends -- and being far from home. As a military family, we know that support and a pat on the back go a long way." During their visit with the troops, the shuttle crew will present an overview of the STS-126 mission, which completed a 16-day flight in November 2008. The mission delivered equipment to the International Space Station that will allow the outpost to house up to six astronauts for long-duration stays. "This is the first time in Armed Forces Entertainment's 55-year history that we have hosted astronauts on a tour to visit our troops overseas," said Air Force Col. Edward Shock, chief of Armed Forces Entertainment. "And with this crew, it makes it even more poignant -- since five of the six crew members are U.S. military themselves. They know the risks and the sacrifices our men and women in uniform make, and have a deep appreciation for their dedication." For more about the astronauts' overseas tour, see: Where in the World is STS-126? |
eurospace
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posted 01-23-2009 03:20 PM
And where and when in Germany will they visit? The site does not give any information.------------------
Jürgen P Esders
Berlin, Germany International Director (Europe), Space Unit
Vice President, Weltraum Philatelie e. V.
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NavySpaceFan
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posted 01-23-2009 05:05 PM
U.S. military hospital at Ramstein AFB. |
BMckay
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posted 01-30-2009 12:29 PM
I believe they are in Afghanistan heading to another country this weekend. Check out the armed forces poster. |
BMckay
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posted 02-02-2009 02:30 PM
Video: Air Force Report: Special Visit shows the crew. |
cahico
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posted 02-12-2009 04:38 AM
I'm on deployment in Afghanistan and they made their way through here late January. They toured our work area and were interested in what we did and we got some pictures with them. |
tegwilym
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posted 02-12-2009 04:01 PM
They should start a web page like that yard gnome that traveled the world or even dance everywhere and give Matt some competition! |
FFrench
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posted 02-24-2009 04:25 PM
Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper was at my wife's school in Temecula yesterday. Heide's sister-in-law is a teacher, and works with my wife (small world). According to my wife, an excellent presentation to the middle school audience (not always an easy audience to reach!) with lots of great, amusing video from the flight. |
Kel
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posted 02-24-2009 07:42 PM
Heide doesn't have a sister  She was also supposed to do a presentation today at Cal Poly - sorry I found out too late to post a "sighting". Hopefully some of the list members were able to attend. Here is a post about a presentation that she did at a school in Stuttgart during the "Where in the World is STS-126" tour. |
blue_eyes
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posted 02-25-2009 11:45 AM
Kel, that was a nice article about Heide's presentation in Stuttgart--sounds like the kids had a GREAT time! Thanks for posting the link.Oh, and welcome to collectSPACE!  |
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