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First 50 Honoree: Inside KSC
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I'm excited to announce two new things today. The first is a new Space News Examiner honor roll, called "The First 50." It takes its name from the fact that NASA awards astronaut status to anyone who flies above 50 miles altitude. The First 50 will recognize those who rise well above the average in providing space resources.
Chosen as the initial First 50 Honoree: Rick Fischer and Inside KSC. Inside KSC is a personal venture born out of passion for the space program. Fischer, who works in Information Technology for Boeing at Kennedy Space Center, first began a Yahoo Group on May 14, 2001.
"It was my first Yahoo group," Fischer said.
But he didn't stop there. Within two months, he'd launched the first Inside KSC website, a site that's continued to grow and improve.
Over the years, tens of thousands of visitors have enjoyed the resource, which includes live camera feeds from KSC, insider information, news, reviews, and discussions that rise far above the madding crowd. A totally volunteer effort, Inside KSC isn't funded by any corporation, investment group, or government entity.
Inside KSC's forum is a stellar example of how to run discussions. Although topics sometimes get heated, Fischer and his team of moderators make sure that there is no flaming, trolling, vulgarity or character assassination. It takes hard work--and the hard work has paid off. Forum members include aerospace workers and insiders, experts, and just plain space fans.
Inside KSC exists, Fischer said, "to promote and provide a friendly environment for space enthusiasts to discuss and obtain information regarding past, current, and future manned and unmanned missions."
On July 16, 2008, Fischer rolled out the newest version of Inside KSC, and it's a beauty. Why that date?
"The new version of Inside KSC was launched on July 16, 2008, to commemorate the Apollo 11 launch from Kennedy Space Center," he explained.
Trust Fischer to plan a website renovation around one of the most important dates in space history! That constant awareness of the past as Fischer and his team build for the future is something that sets Inside KSC apart. In the end, nothing succeeds like knowledge, dedication, and just plain old-fashioned hard work.
Visit Inside KSC often, especially during Space Shuttle launches. There's always something to learn, and some good people to meet.
Congratulations to Rick Fischer and the Inside KSC team for a job well done.
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