posted 06-06-2017 07:48 PM               

I'm sure we will have regular updates here! We're now on a planned hold while we finalize the prep work...

posted 06-22-2017 11:23 AM               

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And we have cleared the tower!
First mission stop: Andover, MN

posted 07-19-2017 07:45 PM               

The USSCGB was initially reported as an UFO by non-space-obsessed observers when it made it's unannounced arrival in Greensboro, NC — I was early in the list of recipients but had no forewarning that it was on the way. I found it on my desk after a long weekend where it was a VERY welcome surprise.

In keeping with the spirit of the program, I made sure to add more than I took out, and there were some really awesome things packed in there.

Cargo alteration manifest (what I took): two signed photos (Jim McDivitt on an Apollo 9 crew, Story Musgrave on a KSC photo from the gift shop), one STS-48 crew litho, one intact (well padded) Apollo Libbey glass, two stickers, three shuttle mission patches, three mission pins and one shuttle-flown seed foil packet.

Very cool stuff — it was also really hard to not grab the unusual semitransparent item in the small signed tissue paper envelope (whoever gets it, fill us in on the details and history please).

posted 07-27-2017 05:59 AM               

So far the USSCGB has made five successful landings and is currently in flight yet again with a scheduled landing tomorrow in upstate New York. That leaves seven more flights. Initially launched just four short weeks ago, it is making remarkable speed on its overall mission.

Even better, I've had several requests for the second mission, so as soon as this one completes its mission and splashes back down, I can now say there will be USSCGB-2! While we have plenty of time for mission planning, if you want to be part of that mission, please let me know.

posted 07-28-2017 11:20 AM               

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Originally posted by Gonzo:
...landing tomorrow in upstate New York.

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posted 08-03-2017 05:52 PM               

Luckily, the plastic bags did their job.

posted 08-30-2017 06:07 AM               

There's only a couple common sense rules to keep it safe (dry and damage free), to keep it going and to keep it interesting. I can email you the "official" rules (or as they say, they're more like guidelines) if you'd like.

posted 08-30-2017 01:42 PM               

I am now caretaker of a piece of film with Walt Cunningham signature (love to know the story of this if anyone wants to share....) and some really cool vintage space program reference cards! These items will be put to good use in my classroom.

posted 11-08-2017 12:21 PM               

Package has successfully landed back at its starting point. I've received a lot of good comments about how well it worked and that folks were glad to see it land on their porch (driveway, mailbox, etc.). I'm really glad everyone seemed to enjoy this first launch and I want to thank you for participating.

That being said, I'll be updating the list for the participants for round 2, along with a couple minor rules changes to make it go even smoother.

I'd also like to particularly thank those that sent me stuff to get this started. I'll be sending you emails to see how you want to proceed now that round 1 has finished. There's a LOT of stuff left in the box and you guys should get consideration for helping to get this started.

posted 11-29-2017 11:41 AM               

First, I need to apologize for being so slow. I’ve not forgotten or skipped the country. Just as Round 1 was finishing, I changed jobs and we started looking for a new house since my new job is an hour and a half away! So we’re moving too. So I’ve been pretty swamped with new job stuff, driving to/from work and house hunting.

All that said, I just sent an email to the guys who helped get Round 1 started. Once I hear back from them, I’ll (finally) be putting the list for Round 2 together and emailing that out. So please be patient. I’m still here and still working on things. I’m just really slow right now. Again, my apologies. I can only do what I can do.

If you’ve already emailed me to be in Round 2, I still have your email. No need to reply again. I’m shooting to have that list ready by the end of next week. Look for a confirmation email and reply to confirm!

There will be a couple of rules changed. Nothing big, but there were a couple small issues we found in Round 1 the changes will address. Those will go out to all participants once it’s finalized.