Celebrating Skylab

Somehow, I missed having “wear a gold disco suit to talk to Skylab astronauts in front of hundreds of people” on my bucket list, but the U.S. Space & Rocket Center can make even the dreams you didn’t know you have come true.

Friday night, I had the honor of serving as emcee for USSRC’s ’70s-themed Skylab 50th anniversary celebration, including a conversation with Skylab astronauts Jack Lousma and my friend and co-author Joe Kerwin.

Twenty years ago, I was in the audience for the Skylab 30th-anniversary event at USSRC, and that event drove home that someone should write a book about this incredible story, contributing to the genesis of what became Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story.

It was so very special Friday to have come full circle, once again celebrating a Skylab anniversary at the Rocket Center, but this time on stage with the astronauts.

It’s a huge tribute to the USSRC team what an amazing night it was. They’ve become experts at elevating events into celebrations, and everyone had a great time.

I’m blessed to have had this amazing adventure, and blessed to live in a city where amazing dreams take flight.