Hey all! I'm back again. Sorry for not posting for the last couple of days. I've been extremely busy doing some space research and all that. I've been learning quite a fair bit after doing the research, and it definately helped in Astronomy. I'll be linking more space websites to my website soon.
Anyway, I won't be posting on the blog on the 5th- 7th May. I will be on a school camp to Eagle Ranch, Port Dickson. This will be my opportunity to get started on some mini-space training, since there will be things like Flying Fox and Go-Karting. Also, the Compass March and Night Walk helps a lot. I may be a 6th Grader, but I can definately take some small "Space Training On Earth".
See you!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
New Site
Hey all,
I decided to create myself a website. It's called futureastronaut.multiply.com. Even though I have created a website, I will still be posting on this blog, so keep checking back for the latest space study updates.
Faizah
I decided to create myself a website. It's called futureastronaut.multiply.com. Even though I have created a website, I will still be posting on this blog, so keep checking back for the latest space study updates.
Faizah
Monday's back again, and it's time for a new start!
Being back on Monday is just great. Although I only have 3 days of school this week, it will still be full of preparation for my exams. Unfortunately, there won't be any astronomy as part of the exams; which is pretty sad. Still, I guess I should be thankful for what I have.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Exams coming soon- still want to study about space!
I love studying about space. It is my favourite hobby. I will never give it up, even when I become an astronaut. I never want to stop learning, and I never want to give up learning. From watching Dr Sheikh's launch and space experience, to the tough challenges of becoming an astronaut myself. But now, one of the biggest distruptions to my space studies strikes. My SATS exams are coming in exactly 5 weeks time. Come to think of it, I wish there was Astronomy in it.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Going to National Planetarium- I hope.
Hi everyone,
The title of this post already mentions it. I am planning to visit the National Planetarium (Planetarium Negara) with my dad. The thing is, I don't know if I can really go, as my cousins are here from Singapore and they're getting most of the so-called VIP spots. Whenever they want to go somewhere, they'll get it for sure. Then the rest of the family, including me has to follow them around like bodyguards. But that doesn't interupt my studying about space. Well, at least not completely.
There are a few reasons that I want to visit the Planetarium. Firstly, I want to feel what it's like floating in zero gravity. Secondly, and it's stated in the title, I want to become an astronaut when I grow up. Finally, the 4th Graders have been there and experienced the fun. Why not a 6th Grader?
Anyway, I will still post on this blog when I find the time to. Got exams up soon.
Faizah
The title of this post already mentions it. I am planning to visit the National Planetarium (Planetarium Negara) with my dad. The thing is, I don't know if I can really go, as my cousins are here from Singapore and they're getting most of the so-called VIP spots. Whenever they want to go somewhere, they'll get it for sure. Then the rest of the family, including me has to follow them around like bodyguards. But that doesn't interupt my studying about space. Well, at least not completely.
There are a few reasons that I want to visit the Planetarium. Firstly, I want to feel what it's like floating in zero gravity. Secondly, and it's stated in the title, I want to become an astronaut when I grow up. Finally, the 4th Graders have been there and experienced the fun. Why not a 6th Grader?
Anyway, I will still post on this blog when I find the time to. Got exams up soon.
Faizah
Friday, April 25, 2008
Fantastic Friday!
Hey everyone,
I'm back again. Just going to do a small write up on my usual study about space. As you know, my main focuses are on the International Space Station and the planets. There's much more to space than that, believe it or not! I am aiming to complete the rest of my studies about space soon. Thanks to Dr Sheikh and all the astronauts around the world.
See you!
Faizah
I'm back again. Just going to do a small write up on my usual study about space. As you know, my main focuses are on the International Space Station and the planets. There's much more to space than that, believe it or not! I am aiming to complete the rest of my studies about space soon. Thanks to Dr Sheikh and all the astronauts around the world.
See you!
Faizah
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Terrific Thursday!
Hi everyone,
I'm back again with my next write up. As usual, I've been bombarding myself studying about space. This time, I have been researching about the International Space Station. I haven't written my essay yet, but I'll just post what I found.. I use Wikipedia, but if anyone has any other encyclopedias that I don't know of, just post them in the comments. I'm only going to post part of it, so.... here goes:
The International Space Station (ISS) is a research facility currently being assembled in space. The on-orbit assembly of ISS began in 1998. The space station is in a low Earth orbit and can be seen from Earth with the naked eye: it has an altitude of approximately 350 km (217 mi)[1] above the surface of the Earth, and travels at an average speed of 27,700 km (17,210 statute miles) per hour, completing 15.77 orbits per day.
The ISS is a joint project among the space agencies of the United States (NASA), Russia (RKA), Japan (JAXA), Canada (CSA) and eleven European countries (ESA).[4] The Brazilian Space Agency (AEB, Brazil) participates through a separate contract with NASA. The Italian Space Agency similarly has separate contracts for various activities not done in the framework of ESA's ISS works (where Italy also fully participates). China has reportedly expressed interest in the project,[5] especially if it is able to work with the RKA,[6] though the Chinese are currently not involved.[5]
That's only part of what I read, but if you want to read the full thing, here's the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Space_Station
I'm back again with my next write up. As usual, I've been bombarding myself studying about space. This time, I have been researching about the International Space Station. I haven't written my essay yet, but I'll just post what I found.. I use Wikipedia, but if anyone has any other encyclopedias that I don't know of, just post them in the comments. I'm only going to post part of it, so.... here goes:
The International Space Station (ISS) is a research facility currently being assembled in space. The on-orbit assembly of ISS began in 1998. The space station is in a low Earth orbit and can be seen from Earth with the naked eye: it has an altitude of approximately 350 km (217 mi)[1] above the surface of the Earth, and travels at an average speed of 27,700 km (17,210 statute miles) per hour, completing 15.77 orbits per day.
The ISS is a joint project among the space agencies of the United States (NASA), Russia (RKA), Japan (JAXA), Canada (CSA) and eleven European countries (ESA).[4] The Brazilian Space Agency (AEB, Brazil) participates through a separate contract with NASA. The Italian Space Agency similarly has separate contracts for various activities not done in the framework of ESA's ISS works (where Italy also fully participates). China has reportedly expressed interest in the project,[5] especially if it is able to work with the RKA,[6] though the Chinese are currently not involved.[5]
That's only part of what I read, but if you want to read the full thing, here's the link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Space_Station
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Chillin' Out in an educational way.
After a long day at school, a pathetic bus ride home and a hectic piano lesson, I finally get to chill out. Today, I decided to "chill out" in an educational way by doing the thing that I love to do- study about space. I know that most of you out there would think that studying is a completely rubbish way to relax. It's not really rubbish, as long as you don't wish you were doing something else.
I didn't find it rubbish. I enjoyed it. I learnt more about space, understood more about the 9G load that presses on your chest when you re-enter earth's atmosphere and loads more.
Thank you, Dr Sheikh for inspiring me.
I didn't find it rubbish. I enjoyed it. I learnt more about space, understood more about the 9G load that presses on your chest when you re-enter earth's atmosphere and loads more.
Thank you, Dr Sheikh for inspiring me.
Hello!
Hi everyone, welcome to my blog.
I've just started this blog out, so don't expect it to be "creme de la creme" at first. As stated in the title of my blog, I am a young astronaut in the making. I haven't been for any training stuff yet, nor have I been into space. But I am quite a dab hand at Astronomy. Before I go into too much detail, let me tell you how I developed an interest in space studies and astronauts.
It was when Malaysia's first angkasawan, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie was launched off into space on October 10th 2007. He had inspired hundreds of young Malaysians to believe in themselves, and dream big. Since then, I started studying about space. It was quite a surprising moment, for I never used to like things that were really difficult to do. But the success of the angkasawan has shaped my feelings about complicated things.
Learning about space is a very interesting thing to do. I hope that my dream will come true.
Till then,
Faizah
I've just started this blog out, so don't expect it to be "creme de la creme" at first. As stated in the title of my blog, I am a young astronaut in the making. I haven't been for any training stuff yet, nor have I been into space. But I am quite a dab hand at Astronomy. Before I go into too much detail, let me tell you how I developed an interest in space studies and astronauts.
It was when Malaysia's first angkasawan, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie was launched off into space on October 10th 2007. He had inspired hundreds of young Malaysians to believe in themselves, and dream big. Since then, I started studying about space. It was quite a surprising moment, for I never used to like things that were really difficult to do. But the success of the angkasawan has shaped my feelings about complicated things.
Learning about space is a very interesting thing to do. I hope that my dream will come true.
Till then,
Faizah
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