posted 12-14-2006 07:22 PM               

In your opinion, does NASA's Constellation Program have achievable goals given the expected budgetary limitations (no or minimal increase in NASA funding)?

Can the return to the moon program be accomplished at current funding levels with an acceptable margin of safety?

Thanks!

posted 12-14-2006 07:22 PM               

1. So much of what we read about Gus Grissom either is centered around the sinking of the Liberty Bell capsule or the Apollo 1 fire. We hear too little about his most successful mission. Can you share a favorite memory or anecdote of working with Gus on Gemini III?

2. Was there one particular highlight of the Apollo 16 EVAs that stands out above all others? Perhaps a particular discovery or sight?

3. What, in your opinion, was the reason for the early termination of the Apollo program?

4. The STS-1 mission was the first test of so many aspects of the Shuttle system that couldn't be tested without flying. Just prior to the STS-1 launch, what chance of success did you personally think the mission had?

5. What do you feel will be the greatest challenge in returning to the moon and eventually setting up longterm habitation there?

I know you'll probably ask this, Kim...but if you can get an update on the status of Capt. Young's book, that would be great! We're all eager to read it when it's ready.

posted 12-14-2006 07:25 PM               

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Originally posted by mjanovec:
You have had the unique experience of being the only person to ride all three: a Titan, a Saturn V, and the Shuttle. Can you compare the ride on each? Which was the smoothest ride? Which was most violent? Any favorite among the three launch vehicles?

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My 1,001th post... ughhh! I'll go shut up for a little bit now.

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Kind Regards

Douglas Henry

posted 12-15-2006 10:40 AM               

In 1962 you established a lot of aviation FAI records with the F-4 Phantom II during
operation 'Top Flight'. Can you give me more details about your selection for those flights. I am a good friend of Lt Col R.B. Robinson USMC who established a world speed record in 1961 with the F-4. He speaked a lot about you.

posted 12-15-2006 03:59 PM               

In your honest opinion, do you believe, if there was sufficient motivation, say from the Chinese space program plans, that NASA could put a man on Mars in 10yrs.
Thanks.

posted 12-18-2006 09:07 PM               

Is that face on Mars REALLY Elvis?

posted 12-20-2006 05:52 PM               

I would love to meet you and shake yr hand one day cos you are a living space legend.

posted 12-26-2006 09:06 AM               

Q1: Are you presently consulting with NASA and/or any of the contractors involved in the ORION Program? Any specifics that you can pass on to us would be most interesting!

Q2. When you were an astronaut, what was you most favored subsystem to learn and understand, and on the opposite, what was your least favorite subsystem? Rumor had it the you had somewhat of a 'distaste' for comm subsystems (as a former INCO type at JSC in the early 90's - I found it quite humerous to have heard that - especially from Ed Fendel when he was visiting J Conner once (J and I shared office-space there in Bldg. 4N ).

Q3: If NASA offered you a trip back into LEO as a human test subject (for age related studies - not a glory trip), would you be willing accept? (minus the probable protests of the good Mrs.).

Thanks for your time. Looking forward to reading your book (as many of us are).

Best wishes,

posted 12-27-2006 02:04 AM               

1. Do you think the US plan to revisit the moon and eventually Mars is driven by anything more than fear of the ambitions of a compettive super-power (China) and is therefore likely to be more enduring?

2. What role do you see for private enterprise in the development of space exploration?

posted 12-27-2006 02:17 AM               

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Originally posted by Aztecdoug:
He also flew a LM off of the Moon. That would be interesting as another reference point.

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On further thought, he also flew under the power of an Agena too. That makes six different propulsion systems:

1. Titan II
2. Agena
3. Saturn V
4. LM descent
5. LM ascent
6. STS

posted 12-28-2006 01:02 PM               

Do you have any kind of Charlie Brown or Snoopy related items?

posted 12-28-2006 01:30 PM               

Also what moment or event was his favorite from his personal career in space flight?

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Kind Regards

Douglas Henry

posted 12-29-2006 05:18 PM               

I'm from Norway and therefore kind of an "outsider" adn I was wondering if 1. You believe that international cooperation is important for the exploration of space, and 2. if you believe the ISS is a project that, in additon to the scientific benefits, also has some diplomatic benefits?

I have a few more questions. What was your immediate reaction when you heard Apollo 13 was in trouble? And what did you think when you heard about Columbia in 2003, considering it was the second shuttle destroyed?

Thanks a lot for answering our questions, you are without a doubt one of the most honorable men in this world and I think we all have a lot of moments to thank you for.

posted 12-29-2006 09:04 PM               

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Originally posted by Astro Bill:
Does anyone know the years that John Young was Chief of the Astronaut Office?

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