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History in the Making the Roundup Is an Official Publication of the U.S Roundup SPACE CENTER ROUNDUP • Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Ballunar Fest Volume 44 • Number 10 NASA JSC2005E35554 NASA JSC2005E35561 NASA JSC2005E35631 The Ballunar Liftoff Festival brought dozens of hot-air balloons, and hundreds of guests, to JSC Aug. 26-27. The festivities on Aug. 28 had to be cancelled due to the weather, but the other two days’ events provided plenty of fun for the visitors. The festival included hot-air balloon glows, live entertainment, skydiving exhibitions, arts and crafts exhibits and aviation equipment displays. In addition, several JSC facilities were available for guests to tour. NASA S114E7222 NASA JSC2005E35462 Ballunar Fest photographers: James Blair, Robert Markowitz, Carlos Sanchez and Regan Geeseman. Space Center Roundup PRSRT STD History in the making The Roundup is an official publication of the U.S. POSTAGE National Aeronautics and Space Administration, PAID Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, and is WEBSTER, TX Since the first International Space Station components launched in 1998, the space station has proven published by the Public Affairs Office for all Space Permit No. 39 to be a construction marvel. See, on page 6, how this incredible engineering and science laboratory Center employees. The Roundup office is in Bldg. 2, has evolved over the last five years. Rm. 166A. The mail code is AP121. Visit our Web site at: http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/roundup/online/ Backdropped by a colorful Earth, this aft zenith view of the space station was photographed during For distribution questions or to suggest a story idea, the flyaround by the space shuttle Discovery following the undocking of the two spacecraft. Discovery please call 281/244-6397 or send an e-mail to pulled away from the complex at 2:24 a.m. (CDT) on Aug. 6. The view in the background is over the [email protected]. North Caspian Sea and Kazakhstan, Russia. October Joanne Hale Editor Kendra Phipps Assistant Editor Catherine Borsché and Brad Thomas Staff Writers 2005 Marshall Mellard Graphic Designer Houston, Texas Guest column... Shooting from the heart Astronaut finds passion for photography in space by Amiko Nevills Opportunity... “How would you like the opportunity to excel?” Ever heard that before? How did you react? Recently, we had the opportunity to transition control of the International Space Station to Moscow under an emergency situation and the results were picture perfect. We have had the opportunity to support the human occupancy of the space station for almost five years. And we have had the opportunity to support friends and family through the course of two hurricanes. The fact is that, in our world, opportunities abound. As we begin a new fiscal year, we also begin a new era in the human exploration of space. JSC was created to support human spaceflight and we have been provided a firm Vision for the path forward. Opportunities associated with the Constellation Program and its projects, including the Crew Exploration Vehicle as well as continued support for the Space Shuttle and Space Station Programs, will be daunting but we would not have it any other way. As we celebrate five years of living and working 24 hours a day in space and as we look to a future of vibrant space exploration, we understand that each and every day will be made up of many opportunities. I am told that, when written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters – one represents danger and the other represents opportunity. It is a matter ISS010E15457 of perspective. NASA The Himalaya Mountains are featured in this image photographed by Leroy Chiao on the International Space Station. “How would you like the opportunity to excel?” You will hear it again. How will you react? oroccan desert sand seas ripple in the sunlight. Photography – Greek for the words light and writing – from Randy K. Gish Rugged, snowcapped Himalaya Mountains pierce the space is useful for scientific research on Earth. Among Chiao’s Chief of Staff Mheavens. Egyptian lakes spill liquid metal onto the tasks in space as Expedition 10 Station Commander was to Associate Director Earth’s surface while stretches of shoreline summon the eye. snap up various meteorological and atmospheric phenomena as well as geographical, human-made and natural landmarks. The eye widens, zeroes in and blinks. Whir, click-click. Captured! With no darkroom onboard, the perfect temperature and mix of For more than a century, travels to exotic lands have inspired developer, fixer and stop-bath solutions are replaced with pixels, explorers to record their journeys in snapshots. However, no a sensor and various lenses. Digital cameras aid astronauts in place on Earth lends a better view to these beautiful places getting the right shot with instant image processing. than does space. “I was able to see my results quickly and adjust technique and Unlike most travelers, Astronaut Leroy Chiao has come full composition for next time,” Chiao said. circle. Orbiting the Earth every 92 minutes onboard the International Space Station, Chiao made his trek from afar, capturing more than 24,000 images along the way. Continued on page 4 Roundup 03 Depending on the lens and the aperture (the size of the “I try to be artistic, but I am in many ways a typical “The beauty of the Earth was very inspiring, and I tried to camera’s “eye” opening), some shots show great depth of field engineer,” Chiao said. “Photography in space helped bring out with artistic details of hard rock, ridges, valleys and rivers. the artistic side in me. The beauty of the Earth was very inspiring, and I tried to find new ways to capture and express find new ways to capture and express that beauty.” Within Chiao’s photo album is the first confirmed picture from that beauty.” Leroy Chiao space of the Great Wall of China. Although the Great Wall was difficult to see with the unaided eye, Earth’s geological Chiao’s vivid experience in space opened new horizons for him. diversity in Chiao’s collage of images remained very visible. Though being an astronaut will always come first, he plans to Chiao also collected snapshots of the Chinese launch site. continue to develop his photography skills now that he’s back on Earth. “The launch site was of great interest to me because of its historical significance,” Chiao said. “It is only the third place in history from where astronauts were launched into space.” Other memorable shots for Chiao were the Tokan Lakes in Egypt, the pyramids at Giza and the moon next to the Earth’s limb – a shot that can only be taken from space’s vantage point. ISS010E19144 ISS010E18338 NASA ISS010E14618 NASA NASA Egypt’s Lake Nasser, centered roughly at 22.64 degrees north latitude and 32.45 degrees east longitude, was captured with an electronic still camera by Leroy Chiao onboard the International Space Station. The sun glinting on the lake makes it more easily visible. Clockwise from above left: The Great Wall of China and Still, pointing a digital camera at Earth from space while flying Weather and lighting also play a major factor in photography Inner Mongolia are featured 230 miles above the planet calls for a different approach to from space. in this image. “light writing” altogether. With six months of consistent practice, Chiao improved his camera skills while in space and developed a real passion for it. An unpiloted Progress 17 “Being in space means having to find ways to support yourself resupply craft launched at 1:09 and the camera,” Chiao said. “Since the Earth is moving past at “Technically, one can practice and master the right methods of p.m. (CST) on Feb. 28 from 17,500 mph, one must pan the camera as the shutter is released, shooting good space photos,” he said. “For engineers like me, the Baikonur Cosmodrome in otherwise the image will smear and appear out of focus.” I recommend that they think about composition. That is, don’t Kazakhstan to deliver two tons just capture the data, but try to compose photos that are A special team of scientists identifies photo opportunities that of food, water, supplies, beautiful too.” align with the orbiting vehicle’s path and notifies the working equipment and fuel to the Expedition 10 crewmembers astronauts in advance. Other shots come by chance as In photography, the eyes have it. When shooting from space, onboard the station. astronauts peer out their window to the world. this is especially true. The camera’s eye – the lens – Flying at five miles a second, however, these opportunities determines what will be in the picture and how. It also gives A full moon is visible in this come only as mere flashes. Trigger-happy fingers must set the the photographer more reach or wider angles. view above Earth’s horizon perfect aperture and shutter speed – major aspects of good and airglow. “I shot mostly 180mm, 400mm and 800mm, but also worked photography – before the opportunity vanishes. ISS010E18583 with 50mm and 58mm,” said Chiao, who chose his lenses to grab the best focus and exposure of his targets. NASA Roundup 04 Roundup 05 THE HUMAN PRESENCE IN SPACE For instance, great strides have been made in understanding the significant rate of bone loss by crewmembers while in orbit, and where in the We’ve only just begun bones the loss is occurring. Also, a complete characterization study of the radiation environment by Catherine E. Borsché in the space station has been done, with evaluation of models of radiation shielding by the station’s structure. Break out the thermostabilized beef tips with mushrooms and rehydratable apple cider! NASA is Many things, including eating habits and poised to celebrate a major space milestone on Nov.
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