Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Art of Robert McCall: A Celebration of Our Future In Space

I just received a used copy of Robert McCall's book of his paintings that I recently ordered.
It is a joy looking at the future.

On page 6, a lead in to the description to the "Cosmic View", at the Smithsonian says, "The mission to the moon placed humankind on the pathway to the stars."

I hope that proves to be true.

We are going to Washington D.C - Virgina at the end of the March and I hope we get to see some of Robert McCall's paintings at the Smithsonian.

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http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/2010/03/space-artist-robert-mccall-dies-at-90/
Just inside the entrance to the National Air and Space Museum is a multi-story mural. In its center, a fully suited Apollo astronaut gazes out at museum-goers, lunar dust suspended in the air around his boots. To the astronaut’s left, is the artist’s swirling depiction of the Big Bang Theory on the creation of the universe. And to his right, is a lunar rover and the Apollo lunar lander, its gold foil glimmering.
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The Space Mural - A Cosmic View, by Robert McCall. Image courtesy of the National Air and Space Museum.
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I was just beginning to think that going to SPACE would be the Future.I would see.
Now there is some confusion as to what the path will be.
Just what will be funded is not clear.
Many stories are being debated.
We need to follow just what Congress will approve.
- LRK -

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http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2010/03/lawmakers-bill-extend-shuttle-2015-hlv/
Lawmakers produce Bill to extend shuttle to 2015, utilize CxP, advance HLV March 3rd, 2010 by Chris Bergin

Senator Kay Hutchison – in conjunction with Representatives Suzanne Kosmas and Bill Posey – has produced a 37 page Bill that proposes major refinements to NASA’s FY2011 proposal, and NASA’s forward plan.
The Bill is centered around a shuttle extension to 2015, in support of fully utilizing the International Space Station (ISS), along with saving elements of Constellation – such as Orion and a Heavy Lift Launcher (HLV).
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And Senator Hutchison 's press release.
- LRK -

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http://tinyurl.com/yhloa73

Recent Press Releases
Hutchison Introduces Bill to Close Gap in U.S. Spaceflight Keep Shuttle Operational or U.S. Forced to Rely on Russia, China to Reach Space Station Joe Brenckle - Republican Press Office 202-224-3991 Mar 03 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today introduced legislation to close the gap in U.S. human space flight that will occur if the space shuttle is retired before the next generation of space vehicle is developed. Senator Hutchison’s bill would allow the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to extend the shuttle’s service as work continues on the next generation of American space vehicle. Companion legislation is expected to be introduced in the House of Representatives next week by Reps. Suzanne Kosmas (D-Florida) and Bill Posey (R-Florida).

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Sen. Hutchison [R-TX], National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Rep. Kosmas [D-FL24], Rep. Posey [R-FL15], S. 3068: A bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Human Space...,
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Here is the House of Representatives bill proposal to complement the Senate version that triggered the discussion.
- LRK -

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This is your email update from www.GovTrack.us.
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Mar 10, 2010 - Bill Action
Introduced: H.R. 4804: To reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Human Space Flight Activities, and for other purposes.
Rep. Suzanne Kosmas [D-FL24] introduced this bill. (You are seeing this event because you are tracking House Science and Technology, Introduced Legislation and Rep. Kosmas [D-FL24])

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-- Kosmas and Posey Introduce Bill to Minimize Human Spaceflight Gap
http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=30373

"The Human Spaceflight Capability Assurance and Protection Act would extend use of the
International Space Station (ISS) through 2020, allow NASA to continue flying the Space Shuttle, and push to accelerate a next-generation NASA-developed space vehicle.
A companion bill has been introduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) in the U.S. Senate."

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Here is Representative Kosmas web site post.
- LRK -
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http://www.kosmas.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=269&Itemid=1
Kosmas and Posey Introduce Bill to Minimize Human Spaceflight Gap

Bipartisan Legislation Would Help Maintain U.S. Leadership in Space

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) and Congressman Bill Posey (FL-15) introduced legislation to maintain a robust human spaceflight program, minimize the spaceflight gap, and protect Space Coast jobs.

The Human Spaceflight Capability Assurance and Protection Act would extend use of the International Space Station (ISS) through 2020, allow NASA to continue flying the Space Shuttle, and push to accelerate a next-generation NASA-developed space vehicle. A companion bill has been introduced by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) in the U.S. Senate.
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I will study Robert McCall's paintings and see what was the vision for the future and hope we find our way to space sooner rather than later.
Do you know the way?

I bought some paint.
Maybe I will have to create my own vision.

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