The Canadian Space Agency recently announced its list of finalists for the astronaut program. Readers of the blog may know that I applied to the program and while I got out of the first round, I didn’t get much further. … Continue reading
Sorry for the AWOL-ity. I have been a bit stressed and glum, dealing with the fallout from this. However, I am still employed, so I have less to be stressed and glum about than others, for which I am grateful. … Continue reading
The CSA has apparently decided I warrant closer scrutiny. Which at this point simply means another questionnaire, and still long odds. July is henceforward to be known as “be careful what you wish for” month.
So, I’ve always wanted to be an astronaut. And now it turns out I meet the CSA’s minimum guidelines. So I applied. The odds of getting in are not very good, but – don’t ask, don’t get. And now I … Continue reading