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Luke Skywalker

Luca writes: I am in Moscow, Russia, five weeks till launch. These are the last weeks I will spend with my feet firmly on the ground (my head is still in the clouds, as always). I feel as though I … Continue reading

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CAVES Training Day 3

Editors note: Andreas sent us this update via email. “Ready Soichi? Ready Drew?” I yell out in the semi-darkness. Their helmet lights flicker in the cave, dimly indicating their positions twenty to thirty meters ahead of me. “Ready”, they both yell … Continue reading

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Incredible special effects

Editor’s note: this is Timothy Peake’s blog during NEEMO 16 The past 24 hours has simply been an incredible experience. And considering that this entire NEEMO 16 mission has so far been an incredible experience that is saying something. About … Continue reading

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NEEMO 16…Teamwork!

Editor’s note: this is Timothy Peake’s blog during NEEMO 16 ‘Good Teamwork’ – it’s something that makes the difference between winning or losing, success or failure and in extreme cases living or dying. As jargon, ‘teamwork’ is easy enough to … Continue reading

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Splashdown!

Editors note: this is Timothy Peake’s blog entry reprinted from the NASA Neemo Blog  After months of training and preparation the day finally arrived… Splashdown for NASA’s NEEMO 16 mission. The crew woke early, eager to pack the few last remaining … Continue reading

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