Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley In Space

Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.  Source: NASA

Congratulations to SpaceX, Elon Musk, NASA and astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley for the successful May 30th launch to return astronauts back into space from American launch facilities.  

The two astronauts plan on staying on the ISS for 30 days or longer.  This got me thinking about astronauts and their ability to walk after returning from space.  

In my article The Right Stuff Never Stumbles, I document how the Russian cosmonauts and space tourists could not remove themselves from the capsule upon landing or walk. They had to carted off the field due to the effects of being in zero gravity.  Meanwhile, the Gemini and Apollo astronauts had no issues with this at all, regarding any of their flights and landings.  They could extract themselves from their capsules and freely walk about minutes after landing.  

So it will be an interesting test to see if Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley can walk shortly after their return from the ISS.  

If they can, something is amiss.  

Source

https://outwardtrends.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-right-stuff-never-stumbles.html

Using Fender’s Mod Shop

Why?  Due to the Corona Virus lockdown in California there are delays in processing a build order.  Mine was started on May 1.  At this writing, June 5 marks 35 days.  No notice of completion of build or shipment has been received.  My emails of inquiry have so far been ignored.  The build time as stated by Fender is 30 days, but due to the current situation may be a lot longer.  Best to wait till after the lock down in California is over.

Please note that when you order a build, the cost if not refundable.  You have to wait till it is completed.  

Will post updates as this develops…

Update 6/5/20
Got Fender's ship notice today.  Finally!  Tracking number sent.  Arriving on FedEx.

Update 6/10/20
Delivery scheduled for the 15th.  So after all of this still have to wait a week to get the guitar.  Never again.  

Update 6/15/20
Almost 7:30 PM and no guitar.  Not surprised.  I've had disappointing service from FedEx ground service many times.  This will be the third time and the last time.