@waynehale

Former Space Shuttle Program Manager & Flight Director for 40 missions. Now retired from NASA after 32 years. Currently consults for SAS & a full time grandpa.

 Houston, Texas, USA
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Unfortunately, my book 'Inside Mission Control' will be released Dec 15 rather than in November due to some issues at the printers. Rats! The Thanksgiving chapter will sound a little dated. Order a copy anyway.
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I am pleased to announce that my book, Inside Mission Control, published by Purdue University Press will be released Nov 15 2026. Pre-release orders can be made at all the usual places.
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Wayne Hale retweeted
Beth Moses
@Astro_BethSep 6
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Purdue University@LifeAtPurdueSep 5
This legacy spans decades and redefines what’s next. As we celebrate America’s 250th, learn more about Purdue’s contributions to our country’s exploration of space. ⬇️ purdue.university/4ucRoHL
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Stunning sight as the ISS passed close to Mars from my viewpoint very early this morning!
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It’s probably a good time to repost the rules I learned over the course of many accident investigations waynehale.wordpress.com/2016…

Accident Investigations

This week’s crash of a commuter train in New Jersey plus other recent events got me thinking about the lessons I have learned the hard way through several accident investigations. One of the toughe…

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Artemis II reminding me of Apollo 8: Riders on Earth Together By ARCHIBALD MACLEISH December 25, 1968 Men's conception of themselves and of each other has always depended on their notion of the earth. . . . Brothers on that bright loveliness in the eternal cold.
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Spectacular ISS pass this evening right beside Orion
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Cady Coleman@Astro_CadyFeb 20
#OTD 2/20/1962: #Mercury #astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the #Earth aboard #Friendship7. He circled the Earth 3 times in just under 5 hours: spacecenter.org/john-glenn-f… @NASA #space
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February first, again waynehale.wordpress.com/2013…

After Ten Years: The Moment of Truth

Prior to the Challenger accident, the theory was that riding on the space shuttle was like riding on a modern jet airliner; passengers are not provided with parachutes and pressure suits. Challenge…

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59 years since the Apollo 1 fire.
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Oh well, you can’t beat Mother Nature. Better luck another day New Glenn/Blue Origin
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Outstanding program on Nova tonight about building the ISS. It illustrated just a couple of the difficult problems that had to be overcome to accomplish that incredible project
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Watching the new astronaut class announcement today I was left with the same feelings I had over a year ago when the Artemis II crew was announced. Doesn’t anybody think of this? waynehale.wordpress.com/2023…

Due Consideration

Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in event of success. – Apocryphal ad…

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Congratulations to SpaceX on a very successful flight 10. Hopefully this signals they have solved many of their little problems. Next up, I am anxious to see them demonstrate cryogenic fluid transfer between ships - a necessary step for HLS
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Magnificent pre-dawn pass of the ISS over Colorado just now. Wish more people would look up to see it
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Oh for the last time: waynehale.wordpress.com/2011….

Why Houston Did Not Get A Shuttle

Immediate reaction from many people in the Houston area was that the Orbiter disposition decision was politically tainted.  For example, this was the explanation of my old Rice classmate Annise Par…

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“He executed an obscure textbook maneuver at Little Round Top that saved the day, saved the Union Army perhaps and maybe saved the Union.”- Shelby Foote on Chamberlain's legendary bayonet charge at Gettysburg American, remember who you are descended from
🇺🇸 The American Culturist 🇺🇸
@MericaCulture2 Jul 2025
Today in American History: July 2nd, 1863 Day two of the Battle of Gettysburg! After being chased out of Gettysburg on day 1, Union forces dig in and form strong defensive positions at places like Little Round Top while the Confederates mount ferocious attacks. Read more here🧵
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In the Star Trek canon - DS9 - are we at the Bell Riots in Los Angeles?
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And just like that, it is 1968 again
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This is the saddest news of the day. Marc was absolutely the best in all possible ways. I will miss him.
CTV - Ian White@CTVIanWhite4 Jun 2025
BREAKING: Canada's first astronaut, Marc Garneau, has died at the age of 76. In a statement, his wife Pam said "He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family". Garneau was elected to Parliament in 2008 and served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Transport.
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