Nasa is routinely thought of as the our precursor to the fictional Starfleet Academy, and recently, astronauts interacted with “Star Trek Into Darkness” stars to discuss the intersection between “Star Trek” and Nasa’s current programs. Astronaut Chris Cassidy on the International Space Station and astronauts Michael Fincke and Kjell Lindgren connected with writer/producer Damon Lindelof and stars Chris Pine, Alice Eve and John Cho through Google+ to talk about how “Star Trek” and Nasa are connected along with what happens in zero gravity, if any of the actors would want to go into space, which captain is Eve’s favorite and more. We’ve got the highlights embedded below, but if you [ Read More ]
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- 5/20/2013
- by monique
- ShockYa
The 2011 Nebula Awards, presented by the Science Fiction Writers of America for excellence in the field, were presented last night in a ceremony at the Nebula Awards Weekend, held in Arlington, Virginia. Walter Jon Williams was Toastmaster, and Astronaut Michael Fincke was the keynote speaker. Connie Willis was honored with the 2011 Damon Knight Grand Master Award for her lifetime contributions and achievements in the field.
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Among Others, Jo Walton (Tor) God’s War, Kameron Hurley (Night Shade) The Kingdom of Gods, N.K. Jemisin (Orbit Us; Orbit UK) Firebird, Jack McDevitt (Ace) Embassytown, China Miéville (Del Rey) Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti, Genevieve Valentine (Prime)
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“The Man Who Bridged the Mist”, Kij Johnson (Asimov’s 10-11/11) “With Unclean Hands”, Adam-Troy Castro (Analog 11/11) “The Ice Owl”, Carolyn Ives Gilman (F&Sf 11-12/11) ‘‘Kiss Me Twice’’, Mary Robinette Kowal (Asimov’s 6/11) “The Man Who Ended History: A...
- 5/20/2012
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Director: Mike Woolf Featuring: Richard Garriott, Owen Garriott, Michael Fincke Man on a Mission follows Richard Garriott, an Austinite who made millions by being at the forefront of the gaming industry and through a succession of very lucrative investments. Garriott, known for spending his money on adventure, has always had a dream of traveling in space, following in the footsteps of his father, Nasa astronaut Owen Garriott. While Nasa was less than eager to see Richard’s dream realized, the Russians were slightly more intrigued, as long as Garriott was able to put up the money for research and training, something he was more than willing to do. After months of training and planning, Garriott’s dream of traveling into space became a reality. Man on a Mission will be an exhilarating documentary for anyone interested in space travel, and probably even for those who aren’t. Garriott’s journey is quite interesting and unique,...
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- by Dirk Sonniksen
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
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