Challenger – The Space Shuttle’s Final Flight

Challenger launched on its final journey atop its Shuttle Carrier Atmosphere (SCA), flying low over Houston and JSC as its astronauts slept during its flight. When they awoke up, MCC played “Cadets on Parade” and the Air Force Song before playing MCC songs from its archives to commemorate their accomplishments in service to America. Challenger…

The Apollo Program – One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Man

On 20 July 1969, over 650 million viewers tuned into live television broadcast of Armstrong’s historic “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Apollo 16 marked the first manned mission with a lunar rover, enabling Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin to explore the lunar surface over three days…

Venus Express – The Last Spacecraft to Orbit the Planet

After space programs focused on human flight in low orbit and Mars, Venus was often overlooked. In 2005 however, European Mission Venus Express entered orbit. Venus was confirmed as being an Earth-like world with dry conditions and past oceans; furthermore, there was evidence of past oceanic circulation patterns as well as a double atmospheric vortex…

Spacecraft Trailers – Off the Grid, Off the Grid

Family-owned trailer manufacturer CMI Cargo Trailers designs trailers ranging from 30′ to 57′ in length and customizes them according to buyer requests. Experienced in translating ideas sketched on napkins into comprehensive blueprints, CMI excels at leading customers through this process. Standard equipment includes two air conditioners, a water heater, full-body basement storage and solar panels….

Mercury and Oculus – Fintechs That Help VC-backed Startups Scale

Mercury provides business credit cards and banking platforms designed to assist VC-backed startups with scaling. Their IO card allows users to set their spending limits, earn 1.5% cash back and manage balances in an intuitive dashboard interface. Plus, there are no annual fees or repayment windows up to 23 days! Mercury utilizes an interchange plus…

Mental Health Professionals – What Do They Do?

Psychologists are mental health professionals with postgraduate qualifications in psychology who work with clients from diverse genders, sexual orientations, age groups and neurotypes. Psychologists focus on understanding their clients’ issues at their roots before helping them make positive changes that enhance wellbeing. Psychologists do not prescribe medication, but can work alongside your GP to develop…