Sunday, May 24, 2009

Moon Shot


Hello all.  I am writing as I orbit the moon!

I have taken advantage of a wonderful simulation created by Wicked Quasimodo.  Wicked has coordinated the construction of a Saturn V rocket and is developing a simulation of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.  Wicked has not completed the entire flight.  As of this writing your journey will take you to the moon and place you in lunar orbit in about 30 minutes.

What a fantastic flight!  Check out the pics, and visit the simulation yourself.  Make sure to pick up the HUD at the base of the launch pad which provides NASA audio from the flight mission.  For best results adjust your graphic setting to the highest quality possible, otherwise you will miss the beauty of seeing our home and satellite from orbit.

The rocket launches around the half hour every hour.  There are only four seats in the capsule, so you may want to arrive early to get on board.  Enjoy your flight!