Keith’s note: Tweet from Homer Hickam @realhomerhickam: “Sad news: Family statement on the death of Sam Durrance: Sam died quietly today (May 5, 2023) surrounded by family after a long […]
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This Is Not Your Grandfather's Moon
Let the moon rush begin, op ed, Homer Hickam, Washington Post “As these efforts get going, however, it’s important to avoid the thinking of a half-century ago and look at […]
Posted inTrumpSpace
About That NASA Moon/Mars Thing
My Open Letter to NASA Managers Who Can’t Say “Moon” without “Mars” in the Same Sentence: Please stop it., Homer Hickam “We’ve even got a Vice President who is behind […]
Posted inCulture
Rocket Boys in Carbon Creek
Keith’s note: I first wrote “Rocket Boys, Vulcans, and Wandering Apollo Rockets” for StarTrekâs official website in 2002 the day after the âEnterpriseâ episode âCarbon Creekâ first aired. The story […]
Posted inCulture
Homer Hickam Sues Movie Studio Over Rocket Boys Musical
Universal Faces $20M Lawsuit By Homer Hickam Over ‘October Sky’ “Author and former NASA engineer Homer Hickam is suing Universal for north of $20M over its October Sky musical. In […]
Posted inEducation
Crater, By Homer Hickam
Book Review: “Crater” By Homer Hickam “Crater” by Homer Hickam, is aimed at younger readers and manages to deliver quite a well-paced adventure. The book focuses on the adventures of […]
Posted inNews
Homer Hickam's New Book "Crater"
Keith’s note: “Rocket Boys” author and former NASA employee Homer Hickam has a new book coming out titled “Crater”. According to his website: “A mining colony on the moon. A […]
Posted inVideos
Video: Build A Rocket! from Rocket Boys the Musical
Keith’s note: Video: Build A Rocket!from Rocket Boys the Musical Keith’s note: On the day that the SLS ageeement was announced, I thought this was an appropriate video to show […]
Posted inEducation
And The Children Shall Lead
Embry-Riddle Speech, Homer Hickam “So, I say to you students of Embry-Riddle, don’t be afraid and please don’t walk away from a career in aerospace. The nation is depending on […]
Posted inExploration
We Still Need To Go Back To The Moon
Defending the moon, Homer Hickam “Here is a list of six reasons why the United States should make it a national goal to establish a laboratory on the moon, similar […]