bommi_bommi_boomboom

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bommi_bommi_boomboom17 karma

Hi,

I just want to say, how much I enjoy your father's CAPCOM voice in documentaries and other footage. I'm sure the crew found his messages and updates reassuring, and felt refreshed when they received the good morning call, and daily news.

Question: Did you know the Apollo and Skylab astronauts well? Were they regular visitors at your home? I'd love to hear any anecdotes/stories.

I cant imagine how it must be like, having moonwalkers, space station and STS pioneers coming to your house and being just like regular folk. But then, if I was a kid or teenager, the gravitas of the whole thing wouldn't have hit me till I was much older.

Question 2: Do you have any mementos from his spaceflights? Or an original print of that famous photograph?

Thank you for your time.

bommi_bommi_boomboom4 karma

Thank you for your reply, & for the book suggestion. Seems like both father and son are great raconteurs! I'll definitely check it out.

p.s. do your friends and loved ones call you B3?? :D

bommi_bommi_boomboom3 karma

Here's a satellite retrieval use case scenario that Bruce is talking about.

Dale Gardner grabs the satellite and then uses the MMU to stop the spinning. Jesus Christ.