Washington DC and Albuquerquay NM
I was in Washington DC for a data table update to SMEI, the satellite programme I was working on. I got to drive around in a fairly nice car - a metallic blue Mitsubishi Eclipse.
After Washington's successful onboard software update, my boss and I flew out to Albuquerquay on Friday. Mission control is based out of Kirtland, and we were scheduled to give a presentation about SMEI that Monday.
Chris and I headed our separate ways, and I visited Karen, Alex, Jess, and some of their friends out in Los Alamos / White Rock. It was a great way to spend a weekend - relaxing in a hot spring, in the warm sunshine.
After that, Chris and I met up again in Santa Fe, and gave our presentation, before running 'risk reduction' rehersal exercises at RSC on Tuesday. It all went well, and the trip was a successful pair of days at Kirtland. Meeting the people who will be running the satellite when it is on-orbit, and touring the facility provided me with a great sense of 'immediacy' and a 'this is really going to happen' buzz. I'm looking forward to the next trip out there for further rehersals.
I only took a few pictures as I was mostly working on this trip, and cameras and military bases do not mix very well. Just be careful who you patronise when you are in Santa Fe!!
Maintained by Mark CookeLast Updated: 21-Dec-2003