Hab1 News
HabFiles Update - International Space Camp Book
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Thanks to Matthew Danner, the HabFiles section has
received an update!
A book was produced and given out to international Space Camp licensees. It's a very nice artifact. It has some rarely seen photos of now defunct Space Camps as well as listings of some that were not meant to be. Quite a find!
Also, pay particular attention to Page 20. Recognize the former First Kid?
Check it out! And enjoy!
A book was produced and given out to international Space Camp licensees. It's a very nice artifact. It has some rarely seen photos of now defunct Space Camps as well as listings of some that were not meant to be. Quite a find!
Also, pay particular attention to Page 20. Recognize the former First Kid?
Check it out! And enjoy!
HabFiles Update: Space World Magazine - February 1983
Sunday, June 24, 2007
I know it's been a little while since the HabFiles section has seen
an update, but it's my hope that this one will
make it seem like the wait was worth it.
Present now in the HabFiles section is a article from Space World magazine that was published in February of 1983. Space Camp only had one year of campers under its belt!
Head on over and check it out.
From the article:
The 1983 camp will take the program another step further. Last year, much of the in-house activities took place in a renovated refreshment stand. This year as many as 150 campers and four on-site camp instructors will be housed in the basement of a12,500 square-foot pavilion brought from the Knoxville World's Fair.
The article then goes on to break out day-by-day activities during Space Camp circa 1983!
Enjoy!
Present now in the HabFiles section is a article from Space World magazine that was published in February of 1983. Space Camp only had one year of campers under its belt!
Head on over and check it out.
The 1983 camp will take the program another step further. Last year, much of the in-house activities took place in a renovated refreshment stand. This year as many as 150 campers and four on-site camp instructors will be housed in the basement of a12,500 square-foot pavilion brought from the Knoxville World's Fair.
The article then goes on to break out day-by-day activities during Space Camp circa 1983!
Enjoy!
Revision Three
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Welcome to the third revision of Hab1.com! With such
a momentous occasion as the 25th Anniversary of Space
Camp, I thought the site could do to have a few more
pretties on it!
This is (more-or-less) the third revision of the site! I hope everyone enjoys the new look and feel!
For a quick history lesson, version one of the site ran from 2001 to 2005 (going through a few minor changes along the way) while version two lasted from May 2005 until now.
I think this is the best version yet! And yet, I hope this is only a temporary release to get through the next few years as I work on revision four. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
As you can no doubt see, things look a bit different around here.
There are all kinds of new, shiny things around here.
It is my hope that you enjoy this version of the site very much!
Thank you for visiting.
--Vincent Vazzo
This is (more-or-less) the third revision of the site! I hope everyone enjoys the new look and feel!
For a quick history lesson, version one of the site ran from 2001 to 2005 (going through a few minor changes along the way) while version two lasted from May 2005 until now.
I think this is the best version yet! And yet, I hope this is only a temporary release to get through the next few years as I work on revision four. But I'm getting ahead of myself.
As you can no doubt see, things look a bit different around here.
There are all kinds of new, shiny things around here.
It is my hope that you enjoy this version of the site very much!
Thank you for visiting.
--Vincent Vazzo
Woohoo!
Monday, February 26, 2007
After a three year absence from Huntsville, and
nearly seven years after attending my last Space
Camp, I shall be attending the alumni Adult Space
Academy session this June!
...And then I'll do it again seven weeks later!
That's right! I'm going to get to attend both alumni sessions!
And I hope many of you will be able to attend one of the dates as well!
...More to come! I just had to share my joy!
...And then I'll do it again seven weeks later!
That's right! I'm going to get to attend both alumni sessions!
And I hope many of you will be able to attend one of the dates as well!
...More to come! I just had to share my joy!
HabFiles Update - Science Year 1991
Saturday, January 13, 2007
From the book, Science Year 1991, we have here a pretty lengthly and in-depth article with quite a few nice photos!
The shot of how the TCF looked circa 1990 is especially nice, as is the mention of a conversation between Wernher von Braun and Ed Buckbee, von Braun conveying his idea for Space Camp to Buckbee.
Updates: I'm way behind
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Wow,
it's amazing how fast time flies when you're at work
for 5-7 days per week!
Things have finally settled down and boy have I missed some things!
First, I've made links in the Programs section to the write-ups that SpaceCanada has been so kinds to do thus far! I think they provide great overviews of the programs for those that haven't yet had the privilege of going to Space Camp!
I thank her very much for these fine contributions to this site!
Also, the rumors were true: Space Camp has redesigned their website. Personally, I think the old version was a bit shinier, but this one is nice too.
Things have finally settled down and boy have I missed some things!
First, I've made links in the Programs section to the write-ups that SpaceCanada has been so kinds to do thus far! I think they provide great overviews of the programs for those that haven't yet had the privilege of going to Space Camp!
I thank her very much for these fine contributions to this site!
Also, the rumors were true: Space Camp has redesigned their website. Personally, I think the old version was a bit shinier, but this one is nice too.
Downtime
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Hab1.com
will be unavailable on January 16, 2006 between the
hours of 2am and 8am EST.
Just a heads up. If you're trying to get a Space Camp fix well into the wee hours of the 16th, don't panic if you can't reach this site!
Just a heads up. If you're trying to get a Space Camp fix well into the wee hours of the 16th, don't panic if you can't reach this site!
Welcome to the New Hab1.com
Monday, June 20, 2005
If
you're here, that must mean that hab1.com is now
pointing to its new home!
Either that, or you just got here (for the time being) by going to hab1.vazzo.com
Either way, welcome! I even think I got all of the bugs worked out! How about that?!
Enjoy!
Either that, or you just got here (for the time being) by going to hab1.vazzo.com
Either way, welcome! I even think I got all of the bugs worked out! How about that?!
Enjoy!
HabFiles Update - Starlog '86
Saturday, May 28, 2005
It's Spring Clearning Time
Monday, April 25, 2005
Though
the weather where I'm at may currently be wonderful
for November, it is indeed Spring. And because it's
Spring, I thought I should do a little cleaning.
Specifically, I'm going to remove any HabForum accounts which have not been activated on May 1. I understand that occasionally activation emails do not make it to their destination, so if you want to activate your account but have deleted or never got your activation email, send me an email with your username and I'll activate your account.
Additionally, I am considering removing accounts which have never posted, so if you've registered for and activated your account, but have yet to post anything, why not stop in and say hello?
Finally, if your email address has changed since you registered, why not update it?
Specifically, I'm going to remove any HabForum accounts which have not been activated on May 1. I understand that occasionally activation emails do not make it to their destination, so if you want to activate your account but have deleted or never got your activation email, send me an email with your username and I'll activate your account.
Additionally, I am considering removing accounts which have never posted, so if you've registered for and activated your account, but have yet to post anything, why not stop in and say hello?
Finally, if your email address has changed since you registered, why not update it?
April Second
Saturday, April 02, 2005
April
Fool's day has come and gone. You can once again
believe what I post!
..But I was amused (and touched) at all of the people who responded thinking I was serious!
..But I was amused (and touched) at all of the people who responded thinking I was serious!
A Time for Courage, a Time to Move on...
Friday, April 01, 2005
Four
years ago, I founded this website as a place for
Space Campers--past, present, and future ones--to
have a place to call their own on the internet.
And while running this site and meeting so many of its visitors over the years has been an incredibly rewarding experience, having attended five sessions of U.S. Space Camp programs, as well worked as a counselor over an entire summer, I feel I have nothing left to accomplish with what has been such a wonderful experience.
Though truly a great thing in this world, Space Camp has, over the years, gone from one of my interests to a true obsession. Reflecting upon this and my achievements at/for Space Camp, I have decided to bring Hab1.com to its end.
This is a decision I have not come to lightly, but the time and financial obligations have steadily risen recent years, and I no longer have the energy to put into this site what it takes to make a site great enough to properly reflect how incredible Space Camp is.
So while my server bills are paid up until the end of this month, afterwards, it will be time to say goodbye.
Thank you all again! Your frequent visits and posts in the HabForum have meant a great deal to me these past four years.
Sincerely,
Vincent J. Vazzo
And while running this site and meeting so many of its visitors over the years has been an incredibly rewarding experience, having attended five sessions of U.S. Space Camp programs, as well worked as a counselor over an entire summer, I feel I have nothing left to accomplish with what has been such a wonderful experience.
Though truly a great thing in this world, Space Camp has, over the years, gone from one of my interests to a true obsession. Reflecting upon this and my achievements at/for Space Camp, I have decided to bring Hab1.com to its end.
This is a decision I have not come to lightly, but the time and financial obligations have steadily risen recent years, and I no longer have the energy to put into this site what it takes to make a site great enough to properly reflect how incredible Space Camp is.
So while my server bills are paid up until the end of this month, afterwards, it will be time to say goodbye.
Thank you all again! Your frequent visits and posts in the HabForum have meant a great deal to me these past four years.
Sincerely,
Vincent J. Vazzo
Random Updates
Sunday, February 13, 2005
Hello,
one and all! There are a few loose ends that have
been tied up recently regarding Space Camp, so I
thought I'd post here to share them!
First, the drive to reach 1,000 orders for the Saturn V license plates has been successful! They sold well over the 1,000 plates needed to start production before the January 31, 2005 deadline was reached! Awesome! To learn a little more about the efforts, the Chicago Tribune recently had an article worth reading.
The longstanding litigation efforts between the Space Center, State of Alabama, and former CEO, Mike Wing, have reached a settlement. Though some may or may not be pleased with the settlement amount, it's nice that everyone involved can finally put this behind them.
Also, The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has decided to partner with Kensington Entertainment to launch a study as to how to successfully expand the Space Center and attractions. Exciting times are still to come!
Finally, Space Camp Turkey is still looking for counselors. If you want to have an international Space Camp adventure as a Space Camp counselor this summer, this is a terrific opportunity!
First, the drive to reach 1,000 orders for the Saturn V license plates has been successful! They sold well over the 1,000 plates needed to start production before the January 31, 2005 deadline was reached! Awesome! To learn a little more about the efforts, the Chicago Tribune recently had an article worth reading.
The longstanding litigation efforts between the Space Center, State of Alabama, and former CEO, Mike Wing, have reached a settlement. Though some may or may not be pleased with the settlement amount, it's nice that everyone involved can finally put this behind them.
Also, The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has decided to partner with Kensington Entertainment to launch a study as to how to successfully expand the Space Center and attractions. Exciting times are still to come!
Finally, Space Camp Turkey is still looking for counselors. If you want to have an international Space Camp adventure as a Space Camp counselor this summer, this is a terrific opportunity!
HabFiles Update -- Air & Space Magzine!
Sunday, January 09, 2005
I've
updated the
HabFiles section
of the site with an
article from
the June/July 1992 issue of Smithsonian Air &
Space Magazine!
It's a pretty good article, rife with pictures and mentions of early 1990s Space Camp.
All campers in the eight-day version, "U.S. Space Academy Level II," cap off their experience with a 12-hour simulated shuttle mission..."
And yet, other things seem not quite so early 1990s Space Camp:
As I was leaving the training center, I ran into Tony Vitelli and congratulated him on completing the mission. Vitelli nodded his head once and stuck up his thumb.
Do enjoy this one!
It's a pretty good article, rife with pictures and mentions of early 1990s Space Camp.
All campers in the eight-day version, "U.S. Space Academy Level II," cap off their experience with a 12-hour simulated shuttle mission..."
And yet, other things seem not quite so early 1990s Space Camp:
As I was leaving the training center, I ran into Tony Vitelli and congratulated him on completing the mission. Vitelli nodded his head once and stuck up his thumb.
Do enjoy this one!
HabForum Addition: New Special Rank: Counselor
Sunday, January 09, 2005
I
thought it would be a good idea to add a special rank
to easily identify members of the
HabForum who
are currently or have in the past had the
delightful distinction and honor of being
counselors at Space Camp and Aviation Challenge.
This will make it easy for anyone with questions for counselors find someone to talk to, as well as distinguish their comments on the board as coming from the perspective of having worked at Space Camp.
They'll be easy to spot, because instead of the usual ranks like Junior Camper, Camper, etc., they'll have "Counselor" with a pair of gold counselor wings which look like
To this end, when you register in the HabForum and you have worked at Space Camp before, please let me know so that I can apply this special rank to you here. If you have been a counselor and already have an account and you see that the change has not been made to your account, please let me know. If you see that someone's account who you know was a counselor has not been updated, please also let me know.
I do hope this addition is a welcome one.
This will make it easy for anyone with questions for counselors find someone to talk to, as well as distinguish their comments on the board as coming from the perspective of having worked at Space Camp.
They'll be easy to spot, because instead of the usual ranks like Junior Camper, Camper, etc., they'll have "Counselor" with a pair of gold counselor wings which look like
To this end, when you register in the HabForum and you have worked at Space Camp before, please let me know so that I can apply this special rank to you here. If you have been a counselor and already have an account and you see that the change has not been made to your account, please let me know. If you see that someone's account who you know was a counselor has not been updated, please also let me know.
I do hope this addition is a welcome one.
HabFiles Update: Space Camp News
Friday, December 03, 2004
Well, what can I say, I've made some recent additions to my collection of Space Camp memorabilia and I wanted to share. I'm nice like that!
This is another Space Camp News from Spring of 1988. It's almost solely dedicated to the opening of the now defunct Space Camp Florida.
It's a neat read, even if it is sad given that the Florida Space Camp is no more.
HabFiles Update: People Magazine Covers Space Camp
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
When
Space Camp was just a little over one year old,
People Magazine ran, in their August 8, 1983 edition,
a small article on Space Camp!
I've
posted it here for all to enjoy! Pictures of rocket
launch and the 5DF chair, as well as the old "Zero
'G' Machine" are in the article as is a description
of Space Camp from a camper's perspective.
I do hope you enjoy it!
I do hope you enjoy it!
HabFiles Update -- The Oldest Thing Yet
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
I do believe it's the oldest thing I've ever seen from Space Camp! Be sure to savor every page!
And this one's a special one. It has Christa McAuliffe at Space Camp as well as an article announcing the Space Camp movie. Those were surely much more innocent times.
New Logos! They look Great!
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Thanks
to
Who,
this little site has gotten two new graphical
face-lifts.
As you can see, the main logo has been updated, as has the forum's logo.
And for those of you impressed by Who's work, you may just want to hire him! You can see more great art & design here!
As you can see, the main logo has been updated, as has the forum's logo.
And for those of you impressed by Who's work, you may just want to hire him! You can see more great art & design here!
Hab1.com reaches 20,000 Hits!
Sunday, August 10, 2003
Well,
I can't believe it, but Hab1.com has just
surpassed
20,000 hits
to the homepage!
And it was only this past November that Hab1 reached 10,000 hits!
So, that's the first 10,000 hits in 1 year, 9 months, and the second 10,000 hits in 9 months!
Whew!
And it was only this past November that Hab1 reached 10,000 hits!
So, that's the first 10,000 hits in 1 year, 9 months, and the second 10,000 hits in 9 months!
Whew!
HabForum Reaches 100 Registered Users
Thursday, July 24, 2003
The
HabForum has
reached a very impressive milestone!
100 Users!
And, what's even more impressive, the person registered while attending this week's session of Advanced Space Academy!
It's quite fitting, I think, that the 100th user should register from camp! Very cool!
And, what's even more impressive, the person registered while attending this week's session of Advanced Space Academy!
It's quite fitting, I think, that the 100th user should register from camp! Very cool!
HabForum Pasts 10,000
Monday, May 26, 2003
WOW!
That's the only word to describe the fact that the HabForum now has over 10,000 posts!
Simply amazing!
That's the only word to describe the fact that the HabForum now has over 10,000 posts!
Simply amazing!
Reminder: Two Days Left
Monday, April 28, 2003
Just
a reminder to all you budding artists/designers:
Two days left to submit your logo(s) for the contest (see below for details).
Two days left to submit your logo(s) for the contest (see below for details).
Sorry about the Slow-down
Tuesday, April 15, 2003
So
my web hosting provider was having some major issues
yesterday and part of today. If you tried to visit
the site or post in the
HabForum,
chances are you had a heck of a time!
Things should pretty much be back to normal now. At the very least, things are actually loading.
Sorry about that! It shouldn't happen again, but if it does, I'll fix it next time (i.e. change providers)!
Thanks for your understanding!
Things should pretty much be back to normal now. At the very least, things are actually loading.
Sorry about that! It shouldn't happen again, but if it does, I'll fix it next time (i.e. change providers)!
Thanks for your understanding!
Contest Submissions now Being Taken
Monday, April 07, 2003
So
I said it'd be April 1 - April 30 that I would be
accepting submissions. Whoops!
Still, everyone's known about the current contest, so you've had time to work on them...and still do!
To submit your logo(s) (up to two, remember), email them to [contest AT this domain, hab1.com].
As for official rules (this is a contest, afterall, and what contest would be complete without official rules?!), just go look at one of the old Space Camp contest rules I guess. Basically, standard contest rules apply (Open only to residents of the United States and Canada, must be 13 or older to enter, etc.).
The winner will be announced on or around May 5, 2003.
Good luck!
Still, everyone's known about the current contest, so you've had time to work on them...and still do!
To submit your logo(s) (up to two, remember), email them to [contest AT this domain, hab1.com].
As for official rules (this is a contest, afterall, and what contest would be complete without official rules?!), just go look at one of the old Space Camp contest rules I guess. Basically, standard contest rules apply (Open only to residents of the United States and Canada, must be 13 or older to enter, etc.).
The winner will be announced on or around May 5, 2003.
Good luck!
A Contest of Sorts
Saturday, March 08, 2003
Updated 03/11/2003, Please Reread
Some campers over in the HabForum decided they want to create some sort of logo or emblem to signify not only their proud status as a Space Camp alumni but also as memebers of this Space Camp community site.
Ideas as to what ends this will serve vary, but the general consensus is that it would at least be great to display around Camp when members return.
I think it's a pretty good idea, so I thought I'd take the ideas people have been throwing around and make a contest out of it!
So, while some sort of more official rules list will be posted at a later date, there are a few guidelines one can consider now:
When going about making the design, imagine as if you were to create a team mission patch for Hab1.com! Include whatever you think would look good and appropriate, and remember that mission patches come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, so feel free to let your imagination run wild!
1) Up to two submissions per person will be accepted: one incorporating whatever Space Camp logos you like best into a design and another one without any camp logos. You may submit one or both, but they will all be judged together. As a good rule of thumb, think if it would make a good poster or "mission patch."
2) Submissions will begin April 1st, 2003 and stop at the end of April...so get designing!
3) As a matter of preference, if you do this entirely on the computer (which I always encourage), please begin with a source file large enough such that it could scale to poster-size, if necessary. If you don't do this, at the very least, please make sure you would be able to recreate a larger version. If you create it on paper, submit a reasonably high resolution scan of the logo but be prepared to send a higher resolution scan if necessary.
PRIZES:
Some campers over in the HabForum decided they want to create some sort of logo or emblem to signify not only their proud status as a Space Camp alumni but also as memebers of this Space Camp community site.
Ideas as to what ends this will serve vary, but the general consensus is that it would at least be great to display around Camp when members return.
I think it's a pretty good idea, so I thought I'd take the ideas people have been throwing around and make a contest out of it!
So, while some sort of more official rules list will be posted at a later date, there are a few guidelines one can consider now:
When going about making the design, imagine as if you were to create a team mission patch for Hab1.com! Include whatever you think would look good and appropriate, and remember that mission patches come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, so feel free to let your imagination run wild!
1) Up to two submissions per person will be accepted: one incorporating whatever Space Camp logos you like best into a design and another one without any camp logos. You may submit one or both, but they will all be judged together. As a good rule of thumb, think if it would make a good poster or "mission patch."
2) Submissions will begin April 1st, 2003 and stop at the end of April...so get designing!
3) As a matter of preference, if you do this entirely on the computer (which I always encourage), please begin with a source file large enough such that it could scale to poster-size, if necessary. If you don't do this, at the very least, please make sure you would be able to recreate a larger version. If you create it on paper, submit a reasonably high resolution scan of the logo but be prepared to send a higher resolution scan if necessary.
PRIZES:
Whomever's logo is chosen as the winner will receive
the following:
One copy of Space Camp on DVD (Region I) & An
STS-107 Memorial Lapel Pin.
Any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding
this contest can be discussed
here in the HabForum
and prior discussion of this can be found
here.
So start thinking about designs!
The HabForum has moved
Monday, February 10, 2003
I've
moved the HabForum. It can now be found
here.
Please update your bookmarks accordingly.
Thanks!
Please update your bookmarks accordingly.
Thanks!
New HabPoll Added
Monday, January 06, 2003
I'm
curious as to what everyone thinks of the current
changes going on at Space Camp (program
modifications, Training Center Floor changes, etc.)
so I've started a new poll that asks just
that.
Press Section Updated
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
I've
finally updated the
USSRC Press section
with another USSRC/Space Camp document.
This one points out various facts about the Pathfinder.
Enjoy the knowledge!
This one points out various facts about the Pathfinder.
Enjoy the knowledge!
Hab1.com Receives 10,000 hits!
Sunday, November 10, 2002
Some
time ago, I started keeping track of hits received to
the main page here at Hab1.com.
In far less time than I might ever have expected, Hab1.com has received 10,000 hits to the homepage!
This is the second milestone in just a few days, as the HabForum very recently reached 5,000 posts!
I would like to thank everyone for visiting, and hope you come back often!
In far less time than I might ever have expected, Hab1.com has received 10,000 hits to the homepage!
This is the second milestone in just a few days, as the HabForum very recently reached 5,000 posts!
I would like to thank everyone for visiting, and hope you come back often!
USSRC Press Section Updated
Saturday, October 05, 2002
This one was put out near the beginning of the year to highlight various things that would be going on through the coming 2002 year, such as the 20th Anniversary of Space Camp.
HabFiles Updated -- New Section Emerging
Sunday, September 29, 2002
I've
added a new section to the
HabFiles.
A new "Press" section of sorts is now in place
with a new document. While more will follow, I've
posted a document that was produced by
Space Camp breaking
down Space Camp attendees by state. Go
check it out and
see how many come from your state!
A Smile as Big as the Moon -- My Book Report!
Thursday, July 18, 2002
Enjoy the review, then go enjoy the book!
Save the Saturn V (part 1.5)
Tuesday, June 11, 2002
And remember to DONATE if you are able to and haven't already! Thanks!
HabFiles Update -- Another Old ASRC Brochure!...
Monday, June 03, 2002
Mail Server is acting up
Thursday, May 30, 2002
My
hosting provider, in their infinite wisdom, is in the
process of switching email servers.
So, if you've sent me a message in the past day or so, wait another day or two and resend it. If you are waiting for a response to an email you've already sent, please give me a little time, and I'll post back here when everything is running well again.
Thanks!
Update: Okay, everything seems to be working just fine now! Feel free to send any email you were planning to. Further, if you're waiting to hear from me, you'll receive a reply very soon.
So, if you've sent me a message in the past day or so, wait another day or two and resend it. If you are waiting for a response to an email you've already sent, please give me a little time, and I'll post back here when everything is running well again.
Thanks!
Update: Okay, everything seems to be working just fine now! Feel free to send any email you were planning to. Further, if you're waiting to hear from me, you'll receive a reply very soon.
HabFiles Update -- AIM Buddy Icons
Sunday, May 12, 2002
I've
added to the HabFiles section
of the site!
Added are a few AIM Buddy Icon-sized images of various Space Camp logos.
Download them and display your pride for Space Camp everytime you talk to your friends!
Enjoy!
Added are a few AIM Buddy Icon-sized images of various Space Camp logos.
Download them and display your pride for Space Camp everytime you talk to your friends!
Enjoy!
The HabForum Passes 1,000 Posts!
Wednesday, May 08, 2002
The HabForum has Exploded with Activity!
Monday, May 06, 2002
HabForum Announcment -- Special Rank to be Assigned...
Wednesday, May 01, 2002
In
honor of this new forum system (and the amazing
flexibility it offers), I've created the special
rank, "An Original Seven" that will be given to the
first seven people to post seven legitimate posts to
the new forum. If you've posted in the old forum,
great...but those posts will not factor in to the
count to seven.
Only seven people will ever have this rank and rank image (
)
Update: They're all gone!
Don't worry if you don't make the first seven...several other custom ranks will almost certainly be created in the future, and the best way to qualify for those is to register and start posting!
Only seven people will ever have this rank and rank image (
)
Update: They're all gone!
Don't worry if you don't make the first seven...several other custom ranks will almost certainly be created in the future, and the best way to qualify for those is to register and start posting!
HabFiles Update -- Application Covers!
Wednesday, May 01, 2002
I've
updated the
HabFiles again,
this time with scans of the covers from the years
I have of Space Camp's application book. I
have
more than half of
them, but I still need a significant number before
I'll have the whole set (If you have ones I don't,
please let me know!)! Eventually, I plan to scan the
books cover-to-cover (there're a lot of interesting
details in them), but this will take some time. In
the meantime, I hope you enjoy the covers.
NEW HabForum!!!
Tuesday, April 23, 2002
A
brand new
HabForum has
emerged from the ashes of the old one!
It looks better, it works better, it IS better.
use it and enjoy it!
...Of course, seeing as it is brand new, certain glitches could possibly arise. While I have made every effort to test it, there always exists the chance for something to go wrong.
If you run into any problems, please send an email. Thanks!
It looks better, it works better, it IS better.
use it and enjoy it!
...Of course, seeing as it is brand new, certain glitches could possibly arise. While I have made every effort to test it, there always exists the chance for something to go wrong.
If you run into any problems, please send an email. Thanks!
New HabForum Coming...Don't Post!
Sunday, April 21, 2002
Okay...I
know I just posted a similar message a few days ago,
and it hasn't been that long since I took it down,
but I'm in the process of setting up a new forum
system to house the HabForum. In my opinion, it's
better in every way than the present version of
ikonBoard I had been using.
This is actually a different board then the one I mentioned in the previous post. That one turned out to be full of bugs and very slow. After installing and trying out three other boards, I've settled on the one I'm working on.
I've already imported users and posts from the current HabForum, so I would like to keep a freeze on the posts until I bring the new board online. Thanks for your patience!
...And I think it'll be worth it...it's a much nicer board!
This is actually a different board then the one I mentioned in the previous post. That one turned out to be full of bugs and very slow. After installing and trying out three other boards, I've settled on the one I'm working on.
I've already imported users and posts from the current HabForum, so I would like to keep a freeze on the posts until I bring the new board online. Thanks for your patience!
...And I think it'll be worth it...it's a much nicer board!
Archives Update -- HabFiles
Saturday, April 20, 2002
HabFiles again,
this time with a copy of a brochure from
theAlabama
Space
& Rocket Center. As far as I can tell, this
brochure is from sometime in the1970's.
Among the cool photos in it is one of Baker while she
was still alive and living at the space center (Page
12) and the fact that you used to be able to
actuallytouch
the Apollo 16 capsule (Page
13)!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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HabFiles Update!
Thursday, April 18, 2002
I've
added to the
HabFiles section
of the site!
Added are scans of a newsletter that Space Camp used to send to its alumni called "Space Camp News."
I received two such copies. Though I don't know for sure if they produced any more, I don't believe they did...at least, not after the spring of 1995.
Added are scans of a newsletter that Space Camp used to send to its alumni called "Space Camp News."
I received two such copies. Though I don't know for sure if they produced any more, I don't believe they did...at least, not after the spring of 1995.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy them!
Got A File? Upload It!
Wednesday, April 03, 2002
HabPhotos Update!
Tuesday, April 02, 2002
A
new album has been added to the HabPhotos!
Joining photos of the Pathfinder, Rocket Park, and Marshall Space Flight Center are photos of the Training Center Floor!
Go check all of the photos out in the HabPhotos section!
I hope you like them!
Joining photos of the Pathfinder, Rocket Park, and Marshall Space Flight Center are photos of the Training Center Floor!
Go check all of the photos out in the HabPhotos section!
I hope you like them!
Picture Archive is Now Up!
Sunday, March 31, 2002
After
a very long time of looking for a suitable program to
display images en masse, I finally found the
right one!
With gallery, one can look at photos in various
resolutions and post comments about photos!
With great pleasure, I invite you to go take a look at some of the photos now available! I will be adding more as time goes one, and very soon I'll have a very easy way for anyone to upload photos of their own that they'd like to see in the photo gallery!
Hope you like 'em!
With great pleasure, I invite you to go take a look at some of the photos now available! I will be adding more as time goes one, and very soon I'll have a very easy way for anyone to upload photos of their own that they'd like to see in the photo gallery!
Hope you like 'em!
HabFiles Update!
Saturday, March 23, 2002
Once
apon a time,
Space Camp had
some great QuickTimeVR files of various locals
throughout camp on their webiste. It seems as if
they have been removed from the site (probably
some time ago) as I have been unable to find them
on the site.
Since Space Camp no longer seems to want to post them, I've posted them here in the HabFiles for all to see!
Enjoy!
Since Space Camp no longer seems to want to post them, I've posted them here in the HabFiles for all to see!
Enjoy!
Hab1.com's Back up!
Wednesday, September 26, 2001
After
not being accessable for a day or so, Hab1.com is
back!
Sorry about the downtime...there was a little problem with the domain. Namely, the problem was that it had expired!
Nevertheless, it was for the best, as I finally have hab1.com registered with a decent registrar!
Sorry about the downtime...there was a little problem with the domain. Namely, the problem was that it had expired!
Nevertheless, it was for the best, as I finally have hab1.com registered with a decent registrar!
Hab1.com Welcomes Its 1000th Visitor
Friday, June 22, 2001
Yep!
I was just looking at the server logs, and it seems
that Hab1.com has received 1000 visitors since I
started keeping track in mid-March!
That's a milestone I am proud to have reached, and I thank all of you who have visited this site since it opened a few months ago!
Thanks!
That's a milestone I am proud to have reached, and I thank all of you who have visited this site since it opened a few months ago!
Thanks!
Overhaul Finished
Thursday, June 21, 2001
Just
thought I'd let you know that I've finished with the
slight recoding of the site's code I was doing...last
night had me panicked a little bit, and if anyone
loaded up the homepage around 9:00pm EDT last night,
you know exactly what I mean by panicked!
Polling System Added
Monday, June 18, 2001
A
new, interactive polling script has been added to
Hab1.com!
Visible in the navigaion menu on the left, you can now vote on a given topic.
The first topic is, quite simply, asking how many times you've been to a Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, or Space Academy program.
Vote now!
I've also posted a new topic in the Questions/Comments forum of the HabForum (it seems everything here starts with the word Hab, doesn't it?!
so you can leave ideas in that
topic, if you'd like!
Visible in the navigaion menu on the left, you can now vote on a given topic.
The first topic is, quite simply, asking how many times you've been to a Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, or Space Academy program.
Vote now!
I've also posted a new topic in the Questions/Comments forum of the HabForum (it seems everything here starts with the word Hab, doesn't it?!
so you can leave ideas in that
topic, if you'd like!
A Small "Under the Hood" Overhaul
Monday, June 18, 2001
I'm
currently trying to improve some of the code on the
site, optimizing it if you will...
...So, for the next couple of days, if you click on a link and get any sort of error, or see an error listed with only part of a page displayed, wait a few minutes and press reload on your browser...by then, it should be fixed.
Thanks!
...So, for the next couple of days, if you click on a link and get any sort of error, or see an error listed with only part of a page displayed, wait a few minutes and press reload on your browser...by then, it should be fixed.
Thanks!
Archives Update: Thank the Romans
Monday, June 18, 2001
I've
updated the
HabFiles with
a little anecdote I posted in the news section
several months ago.
It's quite interesting, and certainly worth a read, as it explains why certain things are the way they are on the Space Shuttle.
enjoy!
It's quite interesting, and certainly worth a read, as it explains why certain things are the way they are on the Space Shuttle.
enjoy!
Archives Update: Current Science from December...
Monday, June 11, 2001
Part of Hab1.com has actually been updated!
Monday, June 11, 2001
Yes,
yes...I know I haven't updated this site for some
time...school just got the better of my time, and I
was stressed out for quite some time!
But school's over now!!! Well, until fall, at least...but I promise to make updates more frequently than I have been...
The latest update was made to the HabForum...it has received an incremental upgrade...Hopefully, this will ensure smooth operation as more and more people join and post (*hint* *hint*)
Additionally, all of the old news (including where to go for some contests) can be accessed in the Archives...click at the bottom right corner of the news to get the the Archives.
enjoy!
But school's over now!!! Well, until fall, at least...but I promise to make updates more frequently than I have been...
The latest update was made to the HabForum...it has received an incremental upgrade...Hopefully, this will ensure smooth operation as more and more people join and post (*hint* *hint*)
Additionally, all of the old news (including where to go for some contests) can be accessed in the Archives...click at the bottom right corner of the news to get the the Archives.
enjoy!
HabForum Updated
Thursday, April 05, 2001
First,
I know I haven't updated the site in two weeks. For
that, I must apologize!
Between increased schoolwork, and having to visit several colleges (with another trip scheduled soon), I have been too busy and stressed out to devote my energies to this site.
On the upside, I have just updated the HabForum with a brand new forum!
In Counseling Sessions (please email me if you have a better name...it's the best I could think of), campers can discuss things such as their favorite counselors at Space Camp, ask questions about becoming a counselor, etc.
I think the forums have been under utilized lately, and I urge everyone to go post a question or comment or two, and see what others have to say!
Between increased schoolwork, and having to visit several colleges (with another trip scheduled soon), I have been too busy and stressed out to devote my energies to this site.
On the upside, I have just updated the HabForum with a brand new forum!
In Counseling Sessions (please email me if you have a better name...it's the best I could think of), campers can discuss things such as their favorite counselors at Space Camp, ask questions about becoming a counselor, etc.
I think the forums have been under utilized lately, and I urge everyone to go post a question or comment or two, and see what others have to say!
Links Section Reorganized
Tuesday, March 06, 2001
I have reorganized the HabLinks section such
that instead of throwing every single site together
on one page, it's now organized by type. There's a
page for Official Space Camp web sites as well as
sites created by campers.
In the future, I also plan to include links to other sites, such as official NASA sites and such...this reorganization will make that much easier.
In the future, I also plan to include links to other sites, such as official NASA sites and such...this reorganization will make that much easier.
I'm still alive!
Wednesday, February 14, 2001
No,
your intrepid webmaster isn't dead!
I know this site hasn't been updated for some time, but let me assure you that that's true in appearance only...sort of...
I'm currently spending most of the time I have to work on this site working on the CamperFinder project.
It's coming along alright, but it's probably going to be a few weeks before it gets even close to done (if all goes well, at least).
I know this site hasn't been updated for some time, but let me assure you that that's true in appearance only...sort of...
I'm currently spending most of the time I have to work on this site working on the CamperFinder project.
It's coming along alright, but it's probably going to be a few weeks before it gets even close to done (if all goes well, at least).
Archives Section Updated Again (and Again, and Again...)
Sunday, February 04, 2001
YAAU
(Yet Another Archive Update)!
To the files archives, I have added a copy of the Advanced Space Academy Cadence.
The ASA Cadence was modified from an army cadence by a former ASA counselor. It's really funny, and quite appropriate to march to while at ASA!
To the files archives, I have added a copy of the Advanced Space Academy Cadence.
The ASA Cadence was modified from an army cadence by a former ASA counselor. It's really funny, and quite appropriate to march to while at ASA!
Yet Another Archives Update
Saturday, February 03, 2001
This
time, the files section has been updated, and you can
now download an article on Space Camp from a 1986
edition of Boys' Life Magazine!
The Archives page itself, however, continues to look really ugly, but I will eventually get around to creating the graphics for it...
In the meantime, enjoy the article!
The Archives page itself, however, continues to look really ugly, but I will eventually get around to creating the graphics for it...
In the meantime, enjoy the article!
Archives Section Updated Again
Saturday, February 03, 2001
The
Archives section has received a second update for the
day!
You can now access links to various annoucements that have been made concerning Space Camp.
You can now access links to various annoucements that have been made concerning Space Camp.
Archives Section Updated!
Saturday, February 03, 2001
I
have updated the archives section.
The archives section now provides links to the few other Space Camp sites I have been able to find on the Internet.
The archives section now provides links to the few other Space Camp sites I have been able to find on the Internet.
Hab1.com is now UP and RUNNING!!!
Thursday, February 01, 2001
Well, it's
official! I am now officially launching Hab1.com for
all out there to see!
Now, because I'm launching it now, one might assume that the site is finished...unfortunately, this couldn't be further from the truth. I still have much work to do to shore this site up, and much content needs to be added.
However, because I have not worked as hard as I should have been while I was building/testing this site, I have decided to make this site public, in an effort to get myself moving on the development of this site.
So, despite all of this, I happily bid you welcome to Hab1.com!!!
Now, because I'm launching it now, one might assume that the site is finished...unfortunately, this couldn't be further from the truth. I still have much work to do to shore this site up, and much content needs to be added.
However, because I have not worked as hard as I should have been while I was building/testing this site, I have decided to make this site public, in an effort to get myself moving on the development of this site.
So, despite all of this, I happily bid you welcome to Hab1.com!!!