Moderators Dave Phillips Posted May 15, 2011 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2011 We are pleased to welcome back Bruce McCandless. Bruce McCandless II (born June 8, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a former naval aviator with the United States Navy and former NASA astronaut. During the first of his two Space Shuttle missions he made the first untethered, free flight using the Manned Maneuvering Unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
descartes Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 This is FANTASTIC news. I had hoped that you would have him back. Super job guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxbaldwin Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Just dont ask him to sign any Dido album covers!! I met him last time, nice bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Really great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearwater Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Well done, guys! Two excellent additions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAubrey Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 fantastic JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leacroft Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 excellent guest. many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Heisig Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Great news,fantastic guest ! Bruce was Capcom at Apollo 11 as well. How about Charlie Duke? So we have an Apollo 11-Capcom reunion. Best Helmut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 How about Charlie Duke? So we have an Apollo 11-Capcom reunion. Yeps! an update would be so good. Even if its bad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) I think you are confusing Charlie Duke with Dick Gordon, besides I think it's probably worth letting this one rest now. We have a very good astronaut line-up for the show now and I'm sure if and when there is more news on Dick Gordon Dave or Jason will let us know. Edited May 17, 2011 by Count Fooku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannerzzz09 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Fantastic guest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I think you are confusing Charlie Duke with Dick Gordon, besides I think it's probably worth letting this one rest now. We have a very good astronaut line-up for the show now and I'm sure if and when there is more news on Dick Gordon Dave or Jason will let us know. Ooops! I do see my silly mistake! It's just confusing when the deal was done and dusted, and then no update ever comes. It makes you think that perhaps it was Dick, perhaps it was Jason..... perhaps the goal posts moved, perhaps something else happened. But your right, its clear there now isn't going to be an update which is disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Fooku Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 You never know whats coming round the corner with these shows so never say never. Personally I think there is a fantastic astronaut line-up for this show, there is going to be one person each from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programs as well as someone from mission control. In that group we also have two moonwalkers, including one from the first landing. With regards to Dick Gordon, I would rather Dave and Jason said nothing and let us know when there was some definite news rather than saying something which could affect him attending any future events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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