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Expertise
I think I can answer just about any question concerning the US manned space program--especially questions concerning the astronauts themselves. The questions I would probably have the most trouble with would be questions concerning foreign countries' space programs.
Experience in the area
I have been collecting space memorabilia and astronaut biographies/autobiographies since 1968. I have also met and/or corresponded with many of the older astronauts. I have numerous reference sources including mission briefing texts, flight press kits, and mission audio transcripts from Project Mercury through Project Apollo.
Organizations
CollectSpace. (website: www.collectspace.com)
Education/Credentials
HS graduate with some college (no formal education that would connect with space exploration).
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Dawn | 09/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| wong | 09/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jim for the great info. I ..... |
Recent Answers from Jim Hassell
2009-11-09 new planet:
I'd be interested to know where your friend got this information. I have searched everything I can think of and can find no reference to this whatsoever. My thought is that your friend either mis-read
2009-09-17 NASA Constellation Program.:
Hi Eric--thanks for your question. First of all, let me emphasize that I am in no way a career counselor and my suggestions should be taken for exactly what they are--suggestions. That being said,
2009-09-13 shuttle sightings:
That IS rather odd. Obviously you'll be able to see the ISS but as for the shuttle I'm perplexed as to why they're still projecting sightings for it. The only thing I can think of (and this is just IMHO)
2009-09-11 shuttle sightings:
Hi Dawn--and thanks for your question. :-) First of all, as you know, the landing attempt scheduled for yesterday evening (9/10) WAS scrubbed due to weather at the cape. The first opportunity for a
2009-09-06 Voyager II:
If you're asking about gravitational force on liftoff, the Earth's eastward rotation does assist in boosting the shuttle. As for the OMS system and moving the shuttle once it is on orbit, gravity most
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