I posted my next story on my Wonder page. This weeks is about why ducks migrate and how weather plays a significant role. Of course, it makes them move locations but there are specific systems that really signify when they will migrate. Also, different ducks move at different times. For all the answers head over to my page. Feel free to send me an email if you have a question to ask!
On a whole different note, I heard about this this morning on a talk show. It sounds very interesting. In 2012 you will be able to vacation in space, not just visit but stay 3 days. The bummer it costs only 4.4 million dollars!!!! Barcelona based architects are building “The Galactic Suite Space Resort” which is planning to accept its first guests in just over 2 years.
During the stay they would see the sunrise 15 times a day and travel around the world every 90 minutes traveling at 30,000 km/hr! It will also take a day and a half on a transport rocket to reach the “hotel”.
Before their trip they will have to go to Spaceport an island where the guests will participate and prepare for their journey in space. Some have said the training could take weeks before they would be able to go on their actuall vacation. Already 200 people have expressed interest with 43 people reserving.
Xavier Claramunt, a former aerospace engineer, and the CEO of Galactic Suite says that a space enthusiast granted 3 billion to finance the project.
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Have a fantastic night! Meteorologist Kristen Connolly
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This post was written by kconnolly on November 3, 2009