Posts: 176 From: Golden, Colorado, USA Registered: Nov 2006
posted 11-03-2009 12:31 PM
I have been posting and watching this forum for several years and enjoy it very much. One thing I have never been able to determine, or have any knowledge of, is this:
Who is Robert Pearlman?
Is he an ex-astronaut? Someone who worked for NASA? A writer? A person with lots of time on his hands?
I do know that he is very well informed in the ways of space and seems to have access to some incredible information about the smallest of details.
Does anyone really know?
Richard
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-03-2009 01:03 PM
quote:Originally posted by Saturn V: Does anyone really know?
Oh, I'm sure someone knows, but then they know better than to come forward...
Or better yet, if you are coming to the Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show at Kennedy Space Center this weekend, stop by the collectSPACE table and meet me in person!
If not, as they say a picture is worth a thousand words, I'll leave you with this video that Space Camp created for their Hall of Fame ceremony earlier this year:
LCDR Scott Schneeweis New Member
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posted 11-03-2009 01:35 PM
I was always of the impression he is not of this world and probably hails from the planet Xenu.
Mr Meek Member
Posts: 353 From: Chattanooga, TN Registered: Dec 2007
posted 11-03-2009 01:48 PM
A robot.
Scott Member
Posts: 3307 From: Houston, TX Registered: May 2001
posted 11-03-2009 02:04 PM
That's a nice video bio, Robert.
KSCartist Member
Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
posted 11-03-2009 02:04 PM
Richard -
Robert is the center of this little universe we call cS. As you have accurately pointed out he has or has access to an incredible amount of information. By creating collectSPACE he has also allowed fellow enthusiasts to share their information and collections.
He's not an ex-astronaut but in my estimation probably a future one.
Where he's from - I've heard it's an alien world called New Jersey. I'm not sure but I'm glad he decided to settle on this planet.
Tim
Daniel Lazecky Member
Posts: 480 From: Czech Republic-Europe Registered: Oct 2007
posted 11-03-2009 02:24 PM
Fine day for Mr Pearlman from Czech Republic land Europe.
Much good job and grande satisfaction after much years what I here trace.
Always excited from every new news. Astronautics links people all the world, and Robert Pearlman, to us hereto much assisting. Thank you Robert
Posts: 176 From: Golden, Colorado, USA Registered: Nov 2006
posted 11-03-2009 03:09 PM
Great answer Robert! And I do so like the video. It answered at least 900 of my 1000 questions.
I have had that particular question bugging me for a long time and figured eventually I would come across something. However, after three years of no success I figured it was time to ask.
You are quite the accomplished person. Thank you for this forum and all of the other things you do behind the scenes to answer the tough questions and to bring us information that would otherwise escape us.
Richard
ejectr Member
Posts: 1751 From: Killingly, CT Registered: Mar 2002
posted 11-03-2009 05:38 PM
Who is Robert Pearlman? One of the nicest people I've never met but have known for what seems a thousand years.
jdcupp Member
Posts: 45 From: Cookeville, TN, USA Registered: Jul 2009
posted 11-04-2009 09:56 AM
What a great introduction for our fearless leader. Robert, the interview of you as a child was touching and prophetic. Those of us who work with kids see that same kind of zeal and hope, and an enthusiasm for the promise of space exploration. And they, like you, will lead us into a brighter future. I am optimistic when I see the face of young "astronauts".
4allmankind Member
Posts: 1043 From: Dallas Registered: Jan 2004
posted 11-04-2009 10:01 AM
Cool video Robert!
Out of curiosity, who taped the video portions of you as a child? Sadly, I have zero video of me growing up, so it must be pretty special to own footage of yourself at Space Camp from so long ago.
Best, Jay PS- New Jersey rules!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-04-2009 10:16 AM
Thanks all for the very kind comments (especially Scott and Jon, those were really, um, special).
One of the options when signing up for Space Camp was to be placed on a video team, which would have a film crew follow the group through the major activities and then splice the footage of you and your campmates into a highlight reel. The interview and my "EVA" footage came from that tape.
(When Space Camp asked for the footage, I hadn't seen it, well, since it was shot. Recorded on VHS tape and no longer with a VCR, I couldn't preview what I was sending them, so when the above video played on their IMAX screen during the ceremony, it was as much a surprise to me as everyone else -- I had completely forgotten about those scenes.)
E2M Lem Man Member
Posts: 846 From: Los Angeles CA. USA Registered: Jan 2005
posted 11-04-2009 12:25 PM
Who is Robert Pearlman?
I am proud to say he is just one of us. Luckier than some, not as lucky as others. When we first faced one another in Houston, I recognized him for what he is - one of the brotherhood of us space explorers, who is bound to this planet - yearning to fly free. I am proud to call him friend, and I have trust in what he writes, and feel lucky that where he goes, he takes us along.
Thanks, Robert!
Jim
Lou Chinal Member
Posts: 1306 From: Staten Island, NY Registered: Jun 2007
posted 11-04-2009 01:46 PM
I am proud to say I have also met Robert. Where you ask? Where else? In the lobby of NASM.
space1 Member
Posts: 853 From: Danville, Ohio Registered: Dec 2002
I am sure that underneath his shirt he wears tights with a huge "S" emblazoned on the front.
------------------ John Fongheiser President Historic Space Systems, http://www.space1.com
Saturn V Member
Posts: 176 From: Golden, Colorado, USA Registered: Nov 2006
posted 11-04-2009 03:15 PM
quote:Originally posted by space1: I am sure that underneath his shirt he wears tights with a huge "S" emblazoned on the front.
I bet it is a cS.
Playalinda Member
Posts: 152 From: Peoria, AZ, USA Registered: Oct 2009
posted 11-05-2009 11:12 AM
To answer the question: He is the man who never sleeps. All for the sake to keep us well informed. He is also the man who moved to Houston area but you can mostly see him at the Cape performing as reporter his other profession and once again to keep all of us informed about the space business. He is the man who makes it possible that we meet Astronauts because of the sightings calendar. I met many Astronauts because of this list.
historyinminiature New Member
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posted 11-05-2009 06:10 PM
He's someone who knows quite a few special people.
He's someone who is doing a thousand things at once it seems in a thousand places.
But most of all, he's someone who isn't too busy to answer personal notes from someone like me.
NasaFrk Member
Posts: 56 From: Winter Park,FL Registered: Feb 2002
posted 11-05-2009 07:28 PM
What a great topic to say something I should have said long before. THANK YOU Robert for all you do!
SpaceSteve Member
Posts: 428 From: San Antonio TX, USA Registered: Apr 2004
posted 11-05-2009 08:59 PM
He's the guy who just sits back in the shadows, none of us even knowing he's here, and waits for one of us to post a link that's too long, or a picture that's too big. He then swoops in and reduces it to a workable size, and then disappears back into the shadows!
Thank you Robert Steve
tegwilym Member
Posts: 2331 From: Sturgeon Bay, WI Registered: Jan 2000
posted 11-06-2009 03:33 AM
He's a guy that turned his hobby into a real job and can work at it all the time and never burn out!
Created this web page that I found years ago, and check daily for goodies.
First found out about the Autograph Convention at KSC 2 years ago that also included the STS-117 launch and dinner with an astronaut under the Saturn V. Best. Weekend. EVER!
Through cS I have increased my collection of space goodies.
Met a few really cool people on here that "get it"
Thank you sir!
Tom
GACspaceguy Member
Posts: 2474 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
posted 11-06-2009 05:24 AM
Robert is the guy who brought a bunch of individuals together all over the world to form one community! (now if we could just do that with the UN)
mensax Member
Posts: 861 From: Virginia Registered: Apr 2002
posted 11-06-2009 06:41 AM
Robert, thanks for sharing the video. I really enjoyed it. Something tells me that you'll yet find your way "up there".
Noah
1202 Alarm Member
Posts: 436 From: Switzerland & France Registered: Nov 2003
posted 11-06-2009 12:29 PM
I met the Man during the 2003 Washington convention (or whatever name it was), cool, friendly, nice guy.
Because of him, cS and all the friends there and online, I was finally able to make my 'coming out' when back to Switzerland, not afraid anymore to say to family and friends: "YES, I'm a space fan, memorabilia collector, and I'm PROUD of it!"
Jacques-Olivier.
tncmaxq Member
Posts: 287 From: New Haven, CT USA Registered: Oct 2001
posted 11-07-2009 06:03 PM
I'm just glad Robert does what he does. People sometimes ask "where do you find out where astronauts are appearing or signing autographs??" etc. I can always say "collectspace.com"
posted 11-09-2009 11:50 AM
Yep, great video Robert. Like everyone else, I would just like to say thanks for a terrific website.
East-Frisian Member
Posts: 586 From: Germany Registered: Apr 2005
posted 11-09-2009 03:23 PM
I don't know him personally, but I think he is a great one and shares his knowledge to all other space enthusiast for free. He is kind an not a person, who wants to stay in the centre. Would be fine to meet him one day, but I believe that will not happen.
MCroft04 Member
Posts: 1634 From: Smithfield, Me, USA Registered: Mar 2005
posted 11-09-2009 08:38 PM
I once told Robert that he reminded me of the question as to the secret of life from the movie City Slickers; find something you like to do and do it well. That spells Robert!
And oh yea, he's a real quality, trustworthy guy!
Jay Chladek Member
Posts: 2272 From: Bellevue, NE, USA Registered: Aug 2007
posted 11-09-2009 11:18 PM
I've met Robert a few times since we first met one another at STS-121 in June/July 2006. The guy has a real drive in him as he usually could be seen working tirelessly on his website. But, he wasn't above looking up, cracking a friendly smile and saying hello. As such, while I know he has an ego, he doesn't show it and lets the quality of the work speak for itself. He also doesn't tend to thrust himself into the limelight either unless it is to bring up a valid point about something. I think this is one reason why it can be so tough to uncover information about him.
That video footage was interesting as we got to see Robert in his younger days. The pink shirt during graduation was... well... does he still own that shirt I wonder?
sts205cdr Member
Posts: 649 From: Sacramento, CA Registered: Jun 2001
posted 11-09-2009 11:54 PM
I've yet to meet Robert Z., but I'm proud to be a cS'er, and as a veteran Space Camper, he's one of my heroes. Thank you, Robert!
--John
MrSpace86 Member
Posts: 1618 From: Gardner, KS, USA Registered: Feb 2003
posted 11-13-2009 10:10 AM
I met Robert at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center back in the summer of 2005. Since he is the creator of CollectSPACE, he is indirectly responsible for all the crusades I have been on in my attempts to meet astronauts, visit space places, and continue to harvest my collection.
I agree, that's a cool video too. He has one of the best jobs ever.
bruce Member
Posts: 916 From: Fort Mill, SC, USA Registered: Aug 2000
posted 12-08-2009 05:55 AM
Who (what?) is Robert Pearlman? Robert is "the glue" to all things cS; a wonderful community where we all have the opportunity to belong.
posted 11-03-2009 12:31 PM
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