From MLK School in Huntsville:
Another great day in Alabama, 80+ degrees, sunny, and lots of fun things going on…
After the warm up of last evening, the kids seemed really eager to get rolling today.
Our students were involved with mission training in the shuttle simulators today. We were able to watch some of them on television monitors. They actually practiced a takeoff and initial stages of a mission. They will have more time later this week to hone their skills.
At meals, the students were happy and interacting with their groups. They seemed to be always eager to move on to the next activity. We also heard students saying that their counselors are really cool. Some of the kids are making friends with children from other parts of the country who are at Space Camp this week. The ‘habitats’ or dorms where they stay are working out well.
Today, the way to brighten a face was to ask about Space Shot or G-Force. Several groups had the opportunity to try out these exhilarating rides. They gave the kids the feel of the increased g-forces of a launch and the thrill of a space shot.
The children were very excited about Spaceshot and G-Force. One group said the girls were able to go on three times and the boys only got to have two turns. The girls learned to get off quickly and get back into the line. One girl told us on the Space Shot her heart was left way up high, but it was back now. They are having fun. We wish we were kids again and had had such a fine opportunity.
