"Ambassador"...

 

I have the occasional privilege of hosting groups of teammates from various parts of the world as they visit the USA for events or training.  I enjoy it.  I enjoy being a de facto "ambassador" for the United States of America, for Texas, and for Houston.

A favorite place of mine to take them in Houston for a bit of recreation... ...NASA !

An outdoor display of a shuttle atop it's 747 transport aircraft.

...it's big.

There's a new exhibit...a Spacex Falcon 9 Rocket, which is the one that lands itself on a barge after providing a take-off boost.  This one was used twice in 2017 before being displayed...something unthinkable for rockets just a short time ago.

But, it ain't as big as a Saturn V !

My teammates, taking photos...

...as well as posing !

Lastly, we take a solemn photo in front of an image of the crew of STS-107, sadly lost in the February 1, 2003 Columbia disaster, including Indian Mission Specialist, Ms. Kalpana Chawla. 

So guys...  Welcome to Houston !!

-Mark