Tyler Peterson
@drtylerpeterson.bsky.social
History Instructor at Georgia Gwinnett College and author of book on history of astronaut training.
Today I must wish a happy birthday to two of my favorite ladies. Eileen Collins and Nicole Stott are two of America's most valued astronauts and we are fortunate for their contributions.
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today I must wish a happy birthday to two of my favorite ladies. Eileen Collins and Nicole Stott are two of America's most valued astronauts and we are fortunate for their contributions.
If you are interested in the mission architecture behind the Artemis program, this article is useful. My personal opinion is that the program would benefit from a much simpler architecture, even if that means a landing vehicle smaller or less impressive than Starship.
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Apollo's bold, unruly and controversial successor
A visual guide to the audacious moon-landing mission design that put SpaceX and NASA in the hot seat — and has experts worried the US could lose the new moon race.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
If you are interested in the mission architecture behind the Artemis program, this article is useful. My personal opinion is that the program would benefit from a much simpler architecture, even if that means a landing vehicle smaller or less impressive than Starship.
www.cnn.com/interactive/...
www.cnn.com/interactive/...
Over the next week, it looks like I will have 12 hours of the American Revolution series to watch as well as an Apollo 13 podcast. Plus, I will attend two talks at my current academic home (Georgia Gwinnett College). So much to do and so little time.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Over the next week, it looks like I will have 12 hours of the American Revolution series to watch as well as an Apollo 13 podcast. Plus, I will attend two talks at my current academic home (Georgia Gwinnett College). So much to do and so little time.
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In July 1969, there "were a bunch of guys about to turn blue." Four months later, there were "a couple of cardiac arrests down here." A few months after that, there were people depriving themselves of rest to bring a crippled Apollo 13 spacecraft home. Such was life in mission control.
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
In July 1969, there "were a bunch of guys about to turn blue." Four months later, there were "a couple of cardiac arrests down here." A few months after that, there were people depriving themselves of rest to bring a crippled Apollo 13 spacecraft home. Such was life in mission control.
I have now finished Gen. Wesley Clark's Great Courses series. Some viewers might object to his opinions about the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, but overall he has offered a trove of useful insights into 250 years of military history.
www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/american-mil...
www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/american-mil...
American Military History: From Colonials to Counterinsurgents
Learn about American military history from a retired four-star general, who guides you through three centuries of America’s wars.
www.thegreatcoursesplus.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I have now finished Gen. Wesley Clark's Great Courses series. Some viewers might object to his opinions about the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, but overall he has offered a trove of useful insights into 250 years of military history.
www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/american-mil...
www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/american-mil...
Pleased to recognize Veterans Day at my local YMCA. This year has been a great time of learning about veterans for me, from reading books on Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps history, to watching a Great Courses series hosted by Gen. Wesley Clark, to visiting the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Pleased to recognize Veterans Day at my local YMCA. This year has been a great time of learning about veterans for me, from reading books on Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps history, to watching a Great Courses series hosted by Gen. Wesley Clark, to visiting the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio.
Today marks the 250th anniversary of the day the Continental Congress voted to establish a Continental Marine Corps. I have read and reviewed the book from the Marine Corps History Division that goes through the entire history of the corps, titled Semper Fidelis.
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Tyler's review of Semper Fidelis
5/5: At this year's McMullen Naval History Symposium in Annapolis, Maryland, I was fortunate enough to earn a free copy of this latest release of the Marine Corps History Division: a history of the co...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today marks the 250th anniversary of the day the Continental Congress voted to establish a Continental Marine Corps. I have read and reviewed the book from the Marine Corps History Division that goes through the entire history of the corps, titled Semper Fidelis.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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Exciting news for the new Ken Burns series on the American Revolution. @lizcovart.bsky.social @michaelhattem.bsky.social & Historians At The Movies are partnering to bring you a first of its kind watch party next Sunday. Detail below. Share widely. #HATM
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The American Revolution on PBS
A Historians At The Movies/Ben Franklin’s World Watch Party
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November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Exciting news for the new Ken Burns series on the American Revolution. @lizcovart.bsky.social @michaelhattem.bsky.social & Historians At The Movies are partnering to bring you a first of its kind watch party next Sunday. Detail below. Share widely. #HATM
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In total, Rick Hauck logged 18 days, 3 hours and 8 minutes in space on three space shuttle missions while completing 288 orbits...
Astronaut Rick Hauck, who led first flight after shuttle Challenger tragedy, dies at 84
Former NASA astronaut Rick Hauck, who flew on three history-making space shuttle missions, including the
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November 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
In total, Rick Hauck logged 18 days, 3 hours and 8 minutes in space on three space shuttle missions while completing 288 orbits...
I just watched the first episode of this two-part series. It did a great job of refreshing my memory on the installation of the Destiny module in 2001 and the EVA performed by Mike Fincke and Gennady Padalka in 2004.
www.astronomy.com/space-explor...
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NOVA special to showcase 25 years of science and survival on the ISS
‘Operation Space Station’ is a captivating two-part documentary airing Nov. 5 and Nov. 12, detailing the most intense moments of the International Space Station’s 25 years in orbit.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I just watched the first episode of this two-part series. It did a great job of refreshing my memory on the installation of the Destiny module in 2001 and the EVA performed by Mike Fincke and Gennady Padalka in 2004.
www.astronomy.com/space-explor...
www.astronomy.com/space-explor...
I must also call attention to this book that was published just a few days ago. Valerie Neal is one of my favorite National Air and Space Museum scholars and I look forward to reading her latest work on the history of women astronauts.
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On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts -
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The definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts that's perfect for fans of The Six eager for more
Sally Ride became a hou…
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November 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I must also call attention to this book that was published just a few days ago. Valerie Neal is one of my favorite National Air and Space Museum scholars and I look forward to reading her latest work on the history of women astronauts.
www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/aviati...
www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/aviati...
Today marks a quarter of a century with at least one human being occupying the International Space Station. I am reminded of what my friend Greg Chamitoff, a former astronaut, wrote in the book pictured below: "The daily mission is a huge team effort."
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today marks a quarter of a century with at least one human being occupying the International Space Station. I am reminded of what my friend Greg Chamitoff, a former astronaut, wrote in the book pictured below: "The daily mission is a huge team effort."
Every year on this day, I remember the one person with whom I am most honored to share a birthday. Michael Collins was one of the greatest storytellers of Apollo, and especially because I am a spaceflight historian who aims to communicate the experience, I believe I owe him a debt of gratitude.
#ASEspotlight: Michael Collins 🌠
On July 18, 1966, ASE member Michael Collins enjoyed a breakfast of steak and eggs before the launch of Gemini 10.
Fun fact: He enjoyed playing handball!
Today, we remember Mike on his 95th birthday. ✨
On July 18, 1966, ASE member Michael Collins enjoyed a breakfast of steak and eggs before the launch of Gemini 10.
Fun fact: He enjoyed playing handball!
Today, we remember Mike on his 95th birthday. ✨
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Every year on this day, I remember the one person with whom I am most honored to share a birthday. Michael Collins was one of the greatest storytellers of Apollo, and especially because I am a spaceflight historian who aims to communicate the experience, I believe I owe him a debt of gratitude.
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From the makers of the Apollo in Real Time websites comes a new experience with 500 times more data.
ISS in Real Time offers the chance to explore more than 9,000 days of photos, video and audio transmitted during the 25 years of continuous human residency on the International Space Station.
ISS in Real Time offers the chance to explore more than 9,000 days of photos, video and audio transmitted during the 25 years of continuous human residency on the International Space Station.
25 years, one website: 'ISS in Real Time' captures quarter-century on space station
With the milestone just days away, you are likely to hear this week that there has now been a continuous human presence on the International Space Station (ISS) for the past 25 years. But what does th...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
From the makers of the Apollo in Real Time websites comes a new experience with 500 times more data.
ISS in Real Time offers the chance to explore more than 9,000 days of photos, video and audio transmitted during the 25 years of continuous human residency on the International Space Station.
ISS in Real Time offers the chance to explore more than 9,000 days of photos, video and audio transmitted during the 25 years of continuous human residency on the International Space Station.
Latest book read and reviewed: The United States Air Force: A Turbulent History, by Herbert Molloy Mason, Jr.
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Tyler's review of The United States Air Force
4/5: Herbert Molloy Mason, Jr., whose father flew missions during the early days of aviation, wrote a history of the U.S. Air Force that was published shortly after the end of the Vietnam War. He trac...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Latest book read and reviewed: The United States Air Force: A Turbulent History, by Herbert Molloy Mason, Jr.
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I commemorated the week of Halloween by watching this episode from one of my old favorite television shows. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow lives on in this story.
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Are You Afraid Of The Dark? - The Tale Of The Midnight Ride
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October 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I commemorated the week of Halloween by watching this episode from one of my old favorite television shows. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow lives on in this story.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=j0O6...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=j0O6...
Pleased to support one of my students who is playing for the Georgia Gwinnett College women's basketball team in their inaugural season.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Pleased to support one of my students who is playing for the Georgia Gwinnett College women's basketball team in their inaugural season.
@georgiagwinnett.bsky.social
@georgiagwinnett.bsky.social
Great article here about the legacy of the 1931 Frankenstein movie. #HATM
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How ‘Frankenstein’ Helped Invent the Modern Studio Horror Movie in 1931
Boris Karloff and James Whale created the template for a hundred years of horror movies to follow with 'Frankenstein' at Universal.
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October 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Great article here about the legacy of the 1931 Frankenstein movie. #HATM
www.indiewire.com/features/com...
www.indiewire.com/features/com...
I had the great pleasure of visiting the Naval Academy last month. Anybody who walks across this campus must know they are following in the footsteps of legendary figures. Yesterday this institution hosted Jim Lovell's private memorial service and burial.
October 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I had the great pleasure of visiting the Naval Academy last month. Anybody who walks across this campus must know they are following in the footsteps of legendary figures. Yesterday this institution hosted Jim Lovell's private memorial service and burial.
Of the three members of the Apollo 11 moon landing crew, ironically two of them have written books entitled Mission to Mars. Michael Collins's is from 1990 and Buzz Aldrin's is from 2013. One might call that a link between two movies we have done for #HATM: First Man and The Martian.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I do not recall the movie making any reference to radiation exposure for Watney or his crewmates aboard the Hermes. How would this affect the astronauts?
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October 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I do not recall the movie making any reference to radiation exposure for Watney or his crewmates aboard the Hermes. How would this affect the astronauts?
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In case you're wondering about the issue of U.S.-China cooperation in spaceflight depicted here, the 2011 Wolf Amendment prohibits this. The name refers to former Virginia Representative Frank Wolf.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
In case you're wondering about the issue of U.S.-China cooperation in spaceflight depicted here, the 2011 Wolf Amendment prohibits this. The name refers to former Virginia Representative Frank Wolf.
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The term "steely eyed missile man" in this movie is a reference to NASA flight controller John Aaron. He is the one who made that amazing call during the launch of Apollo 12 in 1969. I saw him in Tulsa, Oklahoma this year.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The term "steely eyed missile man" in this movie is a reference to NASA flight controller John Aaron. He is the one who made that amazing call during the launch of Apollo 12 in 1969. I saw him in Tulsa, Oklahoma this year.
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Watney just asked "How did the launch go?" from space after a terrible accident. That reminds me of a real life moment from 2015, when astronaut Scott Kelly found out about a failed Falcon launch intended to send a Dragon resupply spacecraft to the ISS where he was.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Watney just asked "How did the launch go?" from space after a terrible accident. That reminds me of a real life moment from 2015, when astronaut Scott Kelly found out about a failed Falcon launch intended to send a Dragon resupply spacecraft to the ISS where he was.
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