Astrosphere for June 1, 2007
Here’s what’s happening in the astrosphere…
Alan Boyle has some stories of harrowing space scares. Space madness for real?
astropixie explains why some people had a blue moon yesterday, others will have one in June, and still others will have one in July.
The Space Elevator Reference describes Liftport’s difficult attempts to stay in business.
Space Prizes points the way towards a new lunarpedia, a place for all things lunar.
A Babe in the Universe talks about some new rides; a space shuttle simulator and a forthcoming Harry Potter ride.
Oh… and Happy Birthday Dad.
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