Space Camp Turkey, 3/25/2006

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Getting acquainted7 viewsOur tour group munches on noshes provided by Space Camp while getting acquainted with the staff.

Surveyor Lunar Lander6 viewsA mockup of the first US spacecraft to successfully make a soft landing on the Moon.

Orientation Session5 viewsFacilities at Space Camp Turkey feature simulators to give participants the sensations of working and living in space. The orientation tells you what to expect, what are your chances of survival, etc.

A bit shaky on the 5DF5 viewsNo sense of balance - I'd have made a hell of a lousy astronaut.

Tile Damage5 viewsA thermal protective system tile from one of the shuttles, showing the wear and tear inflicted during the course of several missions.

Checking into Space Camp Turkey4 viewsLocated in the Aegean Free Zone, Space Camp Turkey was the second institution of its kind to be established worldwide, the original being in Huntsville, Alabama. Its primary focus is to promote education in science by inspiring interest in space travel.

Mars Surface Exhibit4 viewsA simulation of the surface of the planet Mars. No Martians in evidence.

Simulated Shuttle Controls4 viewsRick Gering pilots the Shuttle while Chuck Mattox, Pat Bush and the Turkish instructor (whose name I don't remember) look on.

Touchdown - and we're still in one piece!4 viewsChuck beams his satisfaction at bringing the Discovery to a successful touchdown.

Who's afraid of the 5DF?4 viewsNot Sandie - she's having way too much fun on this contraption!

Getting ready for a moonwalk4 viewsChuck Mattox getting strapped into the 1/6 gravity simulator chair.

Treading the Heavens4 viewsBut tethered to the ground. They wanted to keep him on a tight leash so he wouldn't get into mischief, as he usually does.

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