Mark Ratterman
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Mark Ratterman
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Talking Space Podcast since 2009 - Old school electronics tech since 1975 - Married since 1980 - Generally interested in Science, Spaceflight, Aviation, #spacetweep 🚀
Nothing as peaceful as being in a Launch Countdown Hold at KSC Press Site by the countdown clock listening to the tap, tap of the flag halyard clips as the US Flag flies is the breeze
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Not the skies I hoped for on launch day but we’ll see how the rain and clouds move through in the next couple hours #NASA #ESCAPADE
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Light fog at our house this morning, flowers not as abundant as a few years ago. Still nice to see and enjoy for another month or so.
April 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I continue attempting to get a perfect audio recording of a rocket launch from KSC. Today I’m pointing a microphone in the opposite direction to the pad. I hope to capture the dynamic sounds of launch reverberating off the VAB and other building near the NASA News Center Press Site. 🤞
March 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
For those who haven't met her, this is Obi (and yes Obi can be a girl's name too) also of note, she is a Jedi coincidentally born on May the 4th.
March 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
View from the office ;) Actually I'm sitting in my car at the NASA KSC Press Site. In about an hour, I'll walk out near the countdown clock to watch #SpaceX #IntuitiveMachines launch the IM-2 Lunar Lander to the moon.
February 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
#dogsofbluesky Obi enjoying her Saturday #relaxed
December 14, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Either a F5 or T38 on the ramp at Gainesville, FL recently. Didn't take the right pictures to narrow it down. Looks fast sitting still
December 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Good morning from N Florida, it's our 1st frost of the season and 35°F this morning. Glad it's a day off work, I really need to not be there for a bit. The headphone experience sounds very interesting. The tech side of me wonders about the production side and such
November 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Even though it's Monday, what a pretty start to the day and my 50 minute commute at about 6:30am this morning
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
As promised here's pictures of our outing for breakfast & the surprise dog wash. Obi was really into the time at the diner and a little less excited about the part getting a wash and rinse. She did get a new toy, a pink flamingo. We need to get her out more, she's great at making friends.
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Cool temps in the morning and Obi would like to go out for breakfast. She's asked for bacon and hopes to meet some new friends at the outside seats at a diner. Pictures to follow, for now though...
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I Voted and now we wait
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Apologies for not keeping interesting content flowing. I hope to add something fun about our female Border Collie. Obi is coming up on a year and a half old and full of charm
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
One bored puppy. for anyone who hasn't seen her recently, this is Obi our just over 1 year old Border Collie. Unusually in motion
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Time to post another picture of our 8 month old pup, she's growing up but still very much a goof. Here's Obi born May 4th taking a break Jan 12th
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Sorry but with a $99 phone I don't get much in the way of night photos. Here the NASA KSC Countdown Clock half hour or ago for the CRS-29 launch tonight at 8:28pm
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
#Psyche Launch
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM
A great start to any day is being at NASA Kennedy Space Center for a launch. #Psyche
November 20, 2024 at 5:53 PM