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What is the largest thing in the universe? Your IMAGINATION. When Yuri Gagarin returned from his historic first spaceflight, he explained: “Circling the Earth in my orbital spaceship I marveled at the beauty of our planet. People of the world, let us safeguard and enhance this beauty — not destroy it!” This year's Yuri's Night celebration at NASA Ames was no less than spectacular. The theme for 2008 was Radical Technology for a Sustainable Future. In addition, it was NASA's 50th annivers… Continue

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Well, if you missed Yuri's Night last night, you missed out on an absolutely spectacular event! I shall describe Yuri's Night like this: Yuri Gagarin meets the Exploratorium at a space party! There was something unique for everyone, both young and old. It was held in one of the hangars at NASA Ames. When I first arrived I could smell a hint of a scent of jet fuel in the air. Ahhh! What a perfect venue to celebrate the flight of Yuri Gagarin. You feel like you're taking part… Continue

If you're into electronic music, Yuri's Night is featuring several artists you're going to like. The lineup is as follows: 9:15-10:15 pm Telefon Tel Aviv. 10:15-10:40 pm Speaker: Chris McKay (NASA). 10:40-11:25 pm Science and Technology Demos + Welder. 11:25-11:40 pm Welder. 11:40-11:45 pm LIFTOFF Multimedia Presentation. 11:45 pm to 1:15 am PLAID Live A/V with Bob Jaroc. From 1:15 am on...
Boreta and Ooah; RD; Sutekh; Mr. Projectile + Jonah Sharp (aka Spacetime Continuum);… Continue