So I Want To Be An Astronaut

Blog Moved

2008-11-19T21:22:00.002+03:00

Hello readers!My blog has moved to this link http://q80girl.wordpress.com/Cheers,Maryam :-)

Thanks to Ernst, Story and to You!

2007-03-07T17:58:00.000+03:00

Both astronauts Ernst Messerschmid and Story Musgrave had inspired me lately and kept me walking on my path. When I met Messerschmid during the space congress in Spain, he inspired me. His enthusiastic has stroked me. I admire his work regarding space never stop. He made me realize that there is no beginning or ending for learning. Sometimes I feel that it will take longer than desired to reach

Quit Space? No Way!

2007-03-07T01:02:00.000+03:00

I'm not gonna give up space! :)

I give up!!!!!!!!!

2007-02-21T22:07:00.000+03:00

Life is too short to dream!Update:I am not in my best moments now. I feel down these days because I don't see my long-term plan will last. Russia is great and I am doing good in my language course. The Russians I meet are surprised that I speak good Russian without any accent. Yeah, I am surprised myself to hear that. Anyway yesterday I was really upset. I wanted to quit everything, Russia,

From Space Expo and Space Congress to Meeting Astronauts Part One

2006-11-18T12:05:00.000+03:00

I am almost done with my Krikalev New Year's resolutions because 3 are down. I did them in last September and October. I attended Space Generation Congress and International Astronautical Congress in Valencia, Spain. But before going there I decided to do little European trip starting with Germany. Landing in Frankfurt am Main and Alex was waiting for me, I met Alex

Kuwait National Radio Observatory

2006-11-16T18:55:00.000+03:00

Kuwait National Radio Observatory project is finally approved by Kuwait Science Club. I am happy for Jasem, the project director. I met Jasem through my blog on which he contacted me to help in the project. Since then we start to improve the astronomy department and having new activities for astronomy and space. And I am happy to see the first radio telescope in Middle East will be finished in

Official Website of Kuwait Astronomy Launched

2006-11-08T00:00:00.000+03:00

Finally it worked out and we were able to launch the offcial website for Astronomy Department of Kuwait Science Club. Check it out more often to know astronomical events, and space activities that I do and space related events. The website has many features such as "Ask Astronomer", "Memebers profile", "Gallary" and so on. In the future, we plan to have the website in English as well. Astronomy

You are adventurous!

2006-10-19T17:29:00.001+03:00

"You are adventurous! You have to be a realistic! Don't go to Russia! It's a bad idea …"- some relative said to me on my last day in Kuwait and was not happy about my decision to study Aerospace Engineering in Russia. . I was evaluating the words in my mind when I was in the airplane leaving to Europe but I see myself that I just cannot quit my dream. Most people I meet in Kuwait tell me that I

Happy New Year to Me!

2006-08-28T14:14:00.000+03:00

Yesterday it was Sergei Krikalev's birthday and it felt like new year to me. I don't know why. I think so many things happened in life since his birthday. Let's state what things I have accomplished in space-related activities:Attended Space Generation Congress and International Astronautical Congress in Fukuoka, Japan.Interviewed for space documentary movie.Attended SIA Board meeting as Kuwait

Happy Birthday, Sergei!

2006-08-27T09:00:00.000+03:00

Today is my favorite cosmonaut "Sergei Krikalev". He is turning 48 today. I wish I can greet him today in voice as I did last year sent my greetings to him while he was in space. :)

First Female Tourist

2006-08-27T08:50:00.000+03:00

DALLAS, Texas (AP) -- An Iranian-born U.S. woman said Friday she will become the world's first female space tourist on September 14, joining a Russian crew on a mission to the international space station.Anousheh Ansari will join the crew of the Soyuz TMA-9, which will launch from Kazakhstan, according to the home-technology company, Prodea Systems Inc., run by Ansari's family."This is a dream

What's Going On Up There?

2006-08-16T13:41:00.000+03:00

I am afraid that my blogger identity has blown-up because that I appear in a space documentary movie called "What's Going On Up There?" directed by Dr. Maryanne Galvin. I did the interview when I was in Fukuoka, Japan attending Space Generation Congress 2005 (read my post). I am so excited. I cannot wait to watch her movie and my interview.What's Going On Up There? examines the sacrifices that

Who Wants to Wear a Cosmonaut Pamper?

2006-07-30T12:48:00.000+03:00

Check it out on ebay.com

Space Generation Congress 2006 - apply now!

2006-07-09T14:10:00.000+03:00

The Space Generation Congress (SGC) invites delegates to apply online to participate in projects that will help build our future in space. The Space Generation Congress is an international delegation of over 200 young professionals and students that will engage in real projects to define the future direction of the world space arena and to produce a joint youth space resolution. This year's

Spacewalk is "Ultimate Experience," Astronaut Tells Kuwaiti Students

2006-07-06T22:49:00.000+03:00

NEWINGTON, CT, Jul 6, 2006--Students at the Scientific Center of Kuwait spoke June 28 via teleconference link and Amateur Radio with astronaut Jeff Williams, KD5TVQ, at NA1SS aboard the ISS. The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program arranged the event, which marked the first such QSO with a school in the Middle East. Responding to one question, Williams told the

Kuwait Made a Successful Contact with Space Station Today

2006-06-28T20:26:00.000+03:00

[Source: KUNA, English Version][To Listen: Click Here]

Watch "LIVE" talking with Astornaut in Kuwait

2006-06-27T22:52:00.000+03:00

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2006-06-25T22:52:00.000+03:00

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Kuwaiti Students Will Call for the Astronaut Next Week

2006-06-21T07:40:00.000+03:00

The Scientific Center of Kuwait in Salmiyah, Kuwait has been approved for a contact with the International Space Station via the telebridge station VK5ZAI in Australia. It is planned for Wednesday June 28 at 11:26 UTC (02:26 pm local time). The audio from this contact will be fed into the EchoLink AMSAT (101 377) and JK1ZRW (277 208) servers, and into the IRLP Discovery Reflector 9010. It will

Kuwaiti Flag Flown into Space

2006-06-10T18:49:00.000+03:00

This afternoon, I went to The Scientfic Center Kuwait to check and test the technical equipment for the school contact with crew of Internation Space Station (ISS) that coming up the week of 26 June, (yes! the week of the elections). In the conference room, where the telebridge contact will held, we were testing the microphone and the telephone lines. We had problems such as getting feed back

YES! Space Science Center in Kuwait!!

2006-05-09T21:49:00.000+03:00

Last Monday was the last day of Astronomy Day at Kuwait Science Club. So I gave a presentation about "Space Science Learning Center | Education & Public Outreach Program" at the Science Club. Yes!!! Finally my dream will come true [not like last summer when I got turned down]. I will be in charge and director of the new space science center and put a 5 year plan for space programs for students,

Celebrate Astronomy Day at Marina Crescent, Kuwait

2006-05-07T10:43:00.000+03:00

May 6 is Astronomy Day, which was started in 1973 to get people interested and involved in the hobby.The Astronomy Department at the Science Club of Kuwait is celebrating the event with outdoor observations, contests, and lectures by astronomers and the famous Kuwaiti Astronomer Al-Ujeri.Please join us tonight at Marina crescent from 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm for sky observation. I will be there!!For

When you're in orbit, which way is Mecca?

2006-04-26T20:12:00.000+03:00

Malaysia's National Space Agency is trying to determine how its astronaut candidates will practice Islam in space. Three of its four astronaut candidates are Muslim, and two will be selected for a future Russian space flight. Once in their orbiting spacecraft, they will circle the Earth once every 90 minutes. Traditionally, Muslims pray five times per day, at times connected to

Celebrating Yuri's Night in Kuwait

2006-04-15T20:21:00.000+03:00

Last Wednesday was 45 anniversary of first man went to space the cosmonaut "Yuri Gagarin". Yuri's Night was created by Loretta Hidalgo and her finac?e George Whitesides who will be the frist honeymoon couple to go into space by Virgin Galactic. Lorreta also appeared in Jamse Cameron I-Max movie "Aleins of the Deep".Last October, I met Loretta in Japan at Space Generation Congress and we shared

Bill Bill Bill!! I Will Always Miss You Calling My Name!

2006-04-09T12:50:00.000+03:00

The commander of Expidition 12, Bill McArthur was very active on the radio and he spoke to many countries. He returned safely to Earth yesterday [read here].I will always miss Bill calling me on radio. He called me many times, but I have technical problems with my radio and I cannot transmit so he never heard me calling him back. Hmm tonight I will work on my mp3 files of astronaut Bill calling