National Aeronautics and Space Administrion

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Flutist in Space

Cady Coleman, who is an astronaut, is playing her flute from space. More than 200 miles from Earth she says “I play the flute on the ground and it’s one of the things I love to do,” she says during an NPR interview. She believes that it helps her share how amazing it is with others. She just wanted to have people understand what a cool place space is, and that there were as many possibilities on the space station as there was on Earth. She brought a variety of four flute like instruments up in her allotment to Space Station Meir. Many times she plays with her eyes closed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vy6uOooVFuw#at=49
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