Day 2

[pasithea]

So. Launch went perfectly yesterday and all my code is running well. Everything is going well but I'm staying pretty busy. It's kind of weird and I guess it hasn't really sunk in yet that the vehicle is finally really in orbit. In a lot of ways it's way more relaxed than a sim, and there isn't as much to do so it feels really weird. I keep trying to find more work to do because I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels now.

Comments

[cargoweasel.livejournal.com]

May I just say congratulations on a successful launch and that it's super-cool someone I know works at NASA. I don't think I've ever mentioned how cool it is before :)

[dv-girl.livejournal.com]

Heehee. I'm way low on the totem pole but I know what you mean. Lots of days I'm like, "OMIGAWD!!!! I KNOW HIM!!!!" models and movie stars have never got me excited but geez! Knowing someone who piloted some of the Pioneer probes.... That really swells my head. :)

[voidheart.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you're like a mini-celebrity to us!

So, now what? Is your department going to keep going with the probe up? What's the length of the mission etc.?