Another epic time-lapse

You want spectacular?  I give you spectacular.  The International Space Station time-lapse footage of the Earth at night is complete with city lights, thunderstorms, and aurora borealis.  Go full screen for this one.

How much for the universe?

Why have I dreamed of becoming an astronaut my whole life? Why do I want to have my goat farm on the moon? THIS is why:



"Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson makes an interesting argument about the budget cuts to the space program and the future of our existence." See the original The Chive posting here.

Dear NASA, Pick me!

NASA currently has an open call to recruit its newest set of astronauts.  Farming is still my priority, so wouldn't it be great if we decided to build a moon base complete with goat farm??  I know - brilliant!  Now let's see if I meet all of their basic requirements:

US citizenship: Yes!
Height between 62-72 inches and resting blood pressure less than 140/90: Yes, Yes!
20/20 vision: Yes!
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science, or mathematics: Does a minor in Environmental Science count?
Three years of relevant professional experience or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft: Um...

Dang it!  Still don't make the cut.  Well, give me a call when you need some help making that moon cheese, NASA.  (I would give nearly anything to see the Earth from space...)

Love,
Marie-Laure