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Articles: NASA Space Shuttle Retirement

With the final few launches of the Space Shuttle program, I began writing stories covering the retirement of the fleet. My series focuses on the people, places and spirit of 30 years of shuttle spaceflight.

Space Shuttle Enterprise flight delayed

Space Shuttle Enterprise flight delayed

Release Date: April 23rd, 2012

Space shuttle Enterprise, which was set to depart Washington for New York remains on the runway in D.C. until further notice.

Smithsonian welcomes Space Shuttle Discovery

Smithsonian welcomes Space Shuttle Discovery

Release Date: April 19th, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery has been inducted into the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy center.

Space Shuttle Discovery lands in Washington

Space Shuttle Discovery lands in Washington

Release Date: April 17th, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery, flown atop a NASA 747 has landed at the Dulles International Airport.

A farewell to Star Trek’s real life Shuttle Enterprise

A farewell to Star Trek’s real life Shuttle Enterprise

Release Date: April 15th, 2012

Designated OV-101 (Orbiter Vehicle 101), Constitution was built to perform test flights within Earth’s atmosphere.

Celebrating Yuri Gagarin’s space anniversary

Celebrating Yuri Gagarin’s space anniversary

Release Date: April 12, 2012

Fifty-one years ago on April 12th, 1961, 27 year old Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space.

John Glenn to welcome Shuttle Discovery; Smithsonian receives out of this world donations

John Glenn to welcome Shuttle Discovery; Smithsonian receives out of this world donations

Release Date: April 5th, 2012

In less than two weeks, Space Shuttle Discovery is set to land for display at the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center.

The Space Tweep Society where ‘Tweeps’ unite!

The Space Tweep Society where ‘Tweeps’ unite!

Release Date: March 28th, 2012

Space Tweeps are a group of space enthusiasts on Twitter from a variety of backgrounds. A space tweep can include NASA and other…

Angry Birds Space: A NASA & Rovio Entertainment collaboration

Angry Birds Space: A NASA & Rovio Entertainment collaboration

Release Date: March 22nd, 2012

NASA is in the gaming business. Marking the agencies first collaboration with Rovio Entertainment, Angry Birds Space is released.

Shuttle Discovery goes to Washington

Shuttle Discovery goes to Washington

Release Date: March 13th, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery, the oldest and most distinguished orbiter in the NASA shuttle fleet, has finished preparations for its final trip…

Dismantling the Space Ship Endeavour: What it looks like on the inside

Dismantling the Space Ship Endeavour: What it looks like on the inside

Release Date: March 8th, 2012

With the shuttle program consisting of decommission and retirement events, I was given a rare look inside and outside Shuttle Endeavour (OV-105).

The final flight of the Space Shuttle and the people who made it special

The final flight of the Space Shuttle and the people who made it special

Release Date: July 21st, 2011

Today marks the official end of America's Space Shuttle program, and with it, the dedication and tireless efforts of the thousands of people involved...

Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135): Spacecraft and ‘Tweeps’ create history

Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135): Spacecraft and ‘Tweeps’ create history

Release Date: July 9th, 2011

Today will be the last launch of the space shuttle program and with it, US-based manned space flight missions...

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Awards & Recognition

I've been fortunate enough to work with on some great projects with some wonderful team members, at firms I've thoroughly enjoyed working at. Below are some of the awards collected on projects launched at these firms.