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Fragile Oasis Do 1 Thing Day - July 20, 2012
Jul 18, 2012 01:33:50 PM | Ron Garan
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- Inspired by the anniversary of humanity's greatest triumph, and its continued presence in Space, Do 1 Thing Day celebrates what 7 billion pairs of hands and hearts can do on Earth. continued
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The Collaboration Project
Dec 04, 2011 04:41:57 AM | Ron Garan
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- This weekend, NASA, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!, HP and the World Bank, through their Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) initiative, will bring together thousands of people in over 31 locations around the globe to “hack for humanity”. Random Hacks of Kindness is a community of innovation that brings together subject matter experts with volunteer technologists to develop open technology solutions to global challenges.
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Coming Back Down To Our Fragile Oasis
Nov 25, 2011 07:42:51 AM | Ron Garan
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- Saying goodbye to our friends on the ISS was bittersweet after nearly 6 months in space. Although Andrey Borisenko, Sasha Samokutyaev & I were eager to return to Earth, we wanted to savor our last moments as we took a couple of laps around our Fragile. Today, November 21, 2011, we look forward to welcoming our crewmates Mike Fossum, Sergei Volkov & Satoshi Furukawa as they come “Down to Earth” after their half year onboard the International Space Station. God Speed & Welcome Home Guys!
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A Tale of Two Homecomings - Part II
Oct 14, 2011 08:08:04 AM | Ron Garan
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- What an amazing thing it is to be able to toast the accomplishments of the many nations of our international partnership. Many of those present commented on what a great example of cooperation our international space program has become. I agree, and hope that we use this example of cooperation to overcome the challenges facing the inhabitants of our beautiful planet.
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Plunging Over Niagara Falls In A Burning Barrel. And More.
Oct 02, 2011 07:14:33 AM | Ron Garan
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- About two weeks before my return to Earth, I had a videoconference from the International Space Station with astronaut Scott Kelly who told me about his experience plunging over Niagara Falls in a burning barrel six months before. He was actually describing what his own ride home from the ISS on a Soyuz spacecraft was like. Now that I’ve taken the same trip, I can tell you that it was as advertised, and more.
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The Story of the Birds and the Bees - Goodbye to Space
Sep 22, 2011 05:55:43 PM | Ron Garan
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- So here I am about to return to Earth after five and a half months in space. I'm getting excited about again experiencing all those things that define life on Earth. At the same time, however, I’m realizing that I will leave behind all those things that define life in space.
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Cupola Corner 5 - Conversation With Satoshi Furukawa
Sep 12, 2011 10:54:28 AM | Ron Garan
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- "When I first looked out the window of the ISS...I was moved by the the thin blue atmospheric layer...that protects Earth from the harsh environment of space..." -- Satoshi Furukawa
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Borders From Space
Sep 07, 2011 07:20:31 PM | Ron Garan
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- On the evening of August 17, 2011, I “flew” to the Cupola of the International Space Station to shoot some photographs. Before beginning the sequence, I took some practice shots to verify camera settings. As I was about to delete them, something caught my eye. In one of the pictures, a very obvious illuminated line snaked across a large landmass for hundreds of miles.
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The Fruits of Labor - From Earth to Space
Sep 07, 2011 07:14:00 PM | Ron Garan
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- 'd like to highlight a project that I have been involved with personally. The members of the Johnson Space Center Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (JSC-EWB) have been volunteering their time for several years to develop a fruit dryer for the L‘Esperance Children's Aid Orphanage in Rwanda.
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Sneak Peek From Space
Sep 02, 2011 08:23:05 AM | Ron Garan
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- Fragile Oasis - Connecting Space and Earth: Learn. Act. Make A Difference.
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Music From Your Space Station
Sep 02, 2011 08:19:30 AM | Ron Garan
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- Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions to my on-orbit playlist through my blogs, via Email, Twitter and Facebook. I attempted to put as many of your suggestions as possible into my “Fragile Oasis” list.
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San Francisco Stopover
Sep 02, 2011 08:02:45 AM | Ron Garan
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- Here's what happens when Peter Frampton lets a phone call go to voice mail.
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With Apologies to Guitar Players & Music Lovers Everywhere
Sep 01, 2011 01:08:00 PM | Ron Garan
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- With apologies to guitar players and music lovers everywhere, I hope you enjoy our little video (featuring, in order of appearance, the Expedition 28 crew of Mike Fossum, Satoshi Furukawa, Andrey Borisenko, Alexander Samokutyaev, Sergei Volkov and Ron Garan).
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STS-135 Wrap-up
Jul 20, 2011 03:59:39 AM | Ron Garan
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- Mike Fossum and I were working outside the International Space Station on July 12; STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim choreographed our space-walk from the inside.
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Cupola Corner I - Conversation With Chris Ferguson
Jul 18, 2011 05:52:45 AM | Ron Garan
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- Atlantis Commander Chris Ferguson joined me in the International Space Station cupola for some conversation about the space shuttle, and how we can communicate what we see from space in a way that will inspire people to make a difference.
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Join The Fragile Oasis Community: Make A Difference
Jul 06, 2011 10:00:51 AM | Ron Garan
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- By becoming part of the Fragile Oasis community, you are acknowledging that you desire to make a positive impact on our world and that you wish to leave it a little better than you found it.
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We're Getting the Band Back Together
Jun 11, 2011 08:08:41 PM | Ron Garan
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- The Expedition 28 crew is at full strength with the Thursday night arrival to the International Space Station of Mike Fossum, Sergei Volkov and Satoshi Furukawa. They joined Commander Andrey Borisenko, Alexander Samokutyaev and myself.
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We Are Not Alone
Jun 11, 2011 08:06:53 PM | Ron Garan
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- Good morning from the International Space Station, where the day begins with Science.
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Three Ships Pass In The Night - Part IV
Jun 11, 2011 08:06:40 PM | Ron Garan
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- Welcome to "Three Ships Pass in the Night" Part IV, the story of the Space Shuttle Endeavour's visit to the International Space Station, a video blog of NASA astronaut Ron Garan.
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Three Ships Pass In The Night - Part III
Jun 11, 2011 08:06:25 PM | Ron Garan
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- You really have a sense here as you look down at our planet hanging in the blackness of space that we are all on this together; riding on this beautiful, fragile oasis through the universe.
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Three Ships Pass In The Night - Part II
Jun 11, 2011 08:06:08 PM | Ron Garan
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- Things are back to normal after the departure of the Space Shuttle and the crew of STS-134, so I have a little time to tell the story of Endeavour’s visit in a series of recollections.
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Three Ships Pass In The Night - Part I
Jun 11, 2011 08:05:54 PM | Ron Garan
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- I am enjoying some time off after an incredibly busy two weeks. Since my last post, the Space Shuttle Endeavour docked, and then undocked after a very successful sixteen-day mission.
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Beginnings and Endings: Lots in Between
Jun 11, 2011 08:05:38 PM | Ron Garan
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- It is wonderful to be able to connect with projects and people making the world a better place, and being able to fly over these areas and see them from this incredible vantage point. All of us on our planet are connected through our shared humanity – even those of us living in space.
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Reporting Live From The Baikonur Cosmodrome
May 20, 2011 11:00:33 AM | Ron Garan
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- Here I sit in the quarantine facility at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. We arrived on Monday the 21st of March after a wonderful send off in Star City, Russia.
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Last Blog Post On Earth. For Now.
May 20, 2011 10:35:48 AM | Ron Garan
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- As I have said on this blog before, one of my personal mission objectives is to use the unique perspective of living and working in space to inspire people to make the world a better place. I really think if everyone could see what we see from space, we would have a lot fewer problems and everyone would be more inclined to help each other. Since we all can’t have this experience, I will do my best to share it with all I can, as best I can.
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My First Blog Post From Space
May 20, 2011 10:22:18 AM | Ron Garan
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- About 10 seconds before the planned liftoff we could hear and feel the engines start. When the clock hit zero, we could feel ourselves being propelled upward. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first human to space, Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev calmly said, "In the words of Yuri Gararin, Поехали." (We’re off.). I, on the other hand, let loose with a spontaneous “Woo Hoo!”
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Our New Home
May 20, 2011 10:12:06 AM | Ron Garan
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- Last night after dinner, Sasha and I took turns playing the guitar (I was confined to the five chords I know), while Cady played the flute.
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Saturday Morning in Space
May 20, 2011 09:58:29 AM | Ron Garan
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- One of the most overlooked aspects of the legacy of the space program is the international cooperation that was born of our quest for the exploration of space. We have established a wonderful mechanism for international cooperation in space that could also be applied to solving the many challenges facing us on Earth.
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Happy Easter from The International Space Station
May 18, 2011 05:36:27 AM | Ron Garan
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- I am writing this very early Easter morning. I took pictures of the Holy Land and other areas in the region yesterday, April 23rd, and thought it appropriate to share with everyone.
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Pre-Flight Traditions
Mar 17, 2011 10:44:08 AM | Ron Garan
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- ng for the Expedition 27/28 missions culminated last week with our participation in pre-launch traditions. Last Friday, we went before the State Commission. The State Commission was headed by Sergey Krikalev. Besides being the Chief of the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Sergey has spent more time in space than anyone in history (803 days 9 hours and 39 minutes).
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Final Flight Readiness Examinations
Mar 11, 2011 10:39:22 PM | Ron Garan
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- I would like to start this post out with an apology. It has been almost a month since I last updated everyone here on Fragile Oasis. I will try harder to keep everyone updated more frequently as our launch draws closer and even after we are on orbit. These past few weeks have been very busy and have marked the completion of our crew’s Soyuz and Space Station training.
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Happy New Year From the Home Stretch
Jan 03, 2011 01:27:01 PM | Ron Garan
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- Happy New Year Everyone! The start of the New Year brings me into the home stretch of my 2 ½ year road to the launch pad. January will be my last full month in Houston before leaving for 1 week in Germany, 5 weeks in Russia, 2 weeks in Kazakhstan, and finally 2 days locked in a Soyuz spacecraft prior to arriving at the International Space Station and beginning a 6-month mission.
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The 3rd Rock from the Sun is a Fragile Oasis
Sep 22, 2010 01:53:53 PM | Ron Garan
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- I want to devote this post to explaining the part of Fragile Oasis called “3rd Rock.”
The focus of the “3rd Rock” will not be on the problems of the world, but on how the problems of the world are being solved by amazing people. The 3rd Rock page will be dedicated to improving life on our planet, and highlighting those people and organizations making a difference.
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Training & Tribute: Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Star City, Russia
Sep 22, 2010 01:53:00 PM | Ron Garan
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- Well, the second week of training in Star City has ended and it has been a busy week. The prime and backup crews of Expedition 25 have completed all the required pre-launch training in both the Soyuz spacecraft and the Russian Segment of the International Space Station.
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Did You Know You Could Burn Water?
Sep 22, 2010 01:38:40 PM | Ron Garan
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- One of the main objectives of this blog is to highlight the scientific research being conducted on board the International Space Station (ISS). Specifically, I like to highlight how the research can improve life on Earth. This past week, I had quite a bit of training on some of the experiments I will be participating in while I’m on board the ISS. This is the 3rd in a series of blog posts to explain the ISS experiments.
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Forecasting Volcanoes & Earthquakes and Making Better Mayonnaise
Sep 22, 2010 01:37:27 PM | Ron Garan
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- This is the 4th in a series of posts to highlight the scientific research being conducted on board the International Space Station. I spent the last week at the European Astronaut Center just outside the beautiful city of Cologne Germany. I have one more week here before I head to Star City Russia for more training with the Russian Space Agency. This past week, I received training on the International Space Station’s European Laboratory known as, “Columbus”.
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