[adaptech] FW: audyssey: e-mail from shuttle astronaut
- From: "Shane C. A. Lush" <sca.lush@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <adaptech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 15:41:55 -0500
For those members who are not on the blindgamers list, hear is a very
touching email.
Please read it and email your thoughts, feelings, and anything else to:
adaptech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Enjoy!
Shane
-----Original Message-----
From: kwork [mailto:keepthemajik@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Saturday February 15, 2003 3:17 PM
To: blindgamers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: audyssey: e-mail from shuttle astronaut
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us here. If I could have
seen, one of my dreams, and probably my main one would have been to be an
astronaut and become a part of the Space program. First Challenger, and
now, Columbia. Both of these tragedies have hit home with me and my dreams.
What a wonderful thing to share with all of us in it's wake. Thank you
again. If we continue in the mode of retro game conversion to accessible
formats, how about an accessible version of Astroids or Space Invaders,
though I would also like a more adventure-like space or fantasy game also in
a Windows accessible format.
Travis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Vlasak" <pcsgames@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <blindgamers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 7:00 AM
Subject: audyssey: e-mail from shuttle astronaut
The text of a e-mail from shuttle astronaut Laurel Clark was released on
Monday.
The 41-year-old commander from Racine, Wisconsin
sent the mail from orbit to family and friends the day before she died:
Hello from above our magnificent planet Earth.
The perspective is truly awe-inspiring. This is a terrific mission and we
are very busy doing science round the clock.
Just getting a moment to type e-mail is precious so this will be short, and
distributed to many who I know and love.
I have seen some incredible sights: lightning spreading over the Pacific,
the Aurora Australis lighting up the entire visible horizon with the
cityglow
of Australia below, the crescent moon setting over the limb of the Earth,
the vast plains of Africa and the dunes on Cape Horn, rivers breaking
through
tall mountain passes, the scars of humanity, the continuous line of life
extending from North America, through Central America and into South
America,
a crescent moon setting over the limb of our blue planet. Mount Fuji looks
like a small bump from up here, but it does stand out as a very distinct
landmark.
Magically, the very first day we flew over Lake Michigan and I saw Wind
Point (Wisconsin) clearly. Haven't been so lucky since.
Every orbit we go over a slightly different part of the Earth. Of course,
much of the time I'm working back in Spacehab and don't see any of it.
Whenever I do get to look out, it is glorious. Even the stars have a
special brightness. I have seen my friend Orion several times.
Taking photos of the Earth is a real challenge, but a steep learning curve.
I think I have finally gotten some beautiful shots the last 2 days. Keeping
my fingers crossed that they're in sharp focus.
My near vision has gotten a little worse up here so you may have seen
pics/video of me wearing glasses.
I feel blessed to be here representing our country and carrying out the
research of scientists around the world. All of the experiments have
accomplished
most of their goals despite the inevitable hiccups that occur when such a
complicated undertaking is undertaken.
Some experiments have even done extra science. A few are finished and one
is just getting started today.
The food is great and I am feeling very comfortable in this new, totally
different environment. It still takes a while to eat as gravity doesn't
help pull
food down your oesophagus.
It is also a constant challenge to stay adequately hydrated. Since our body
fluids are shifted toward our heads our sense of thirst is almost
non-existent.
Thanks to many of you who have supported me and my adventures throughout
the years. This was definitely one to beat all.
I hope you could feel the positive energy that beamed to the whole planet
as we glided over our shared planet.
Love to all, Laurel.
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