Former Astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski is returning to Mt. Everest the highest peak in the Himalayas with the support of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education and its network […]
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Miles O’Brien Reports: An Astronaut Climbs Everest On Boing Boing Video
In this episode of Boing Boing Video, guest contributor Miles O’Brien, the veteran space and science reporter formerly with CNN, speaks with astronaut Scott Parazynski as he attempts to summit […]
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Apollo 11 Moon Rocks Headed for the Summit of Mt. Everest with Astronaut Climber Scott Parazynski
Astronaut Scott Parazynski – in the midst of a historic summit bid at Mount Everest – is carrying some small pieces of moon rock as he climbs to the top […]
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Everest Update: High Winds – But Scott Parazynski Presses on for the Summit
18 May 7:00 am EDT update: Scott has reached Camp III which is located on a small ledge at an elevation of 7,470 meters (24,500 ft). He will rest and […]
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Everest Update: Scott Parazynski is Back at Camp II
Keith Cowing: Scott departed Everest Base Camp this morning around 4:30 am. He and his climbing partners are now at Camp II where they will spend the next day resting. […]
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Everest Update: Astronaut Scott Parazynski – Worried About An “Into Thin Air” Scenario
Miles O’Brien speaks with Astronaut Scott Parazynski on the eve of his second summit push of the ’09 season on Mount Everest. The first attempt was scuttled by bad weather […]
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Explorers Club Flag #114 Returns to Mount Everest For Second Year in a Row
When astronaut Scott Parazynski stands atop Mt. Everest in a few days, he will be making note of a number of non-profit and educational organizations – among them the Explorers […]
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Everest Update: Bad Weather Delays Summit Attempt
Keith Cowing: Weather conditions atop Mt. Everest have become unacceptable for further ascent at this time. Scott and other climbers have descended from Camp II to Everest Base Camp. No […]
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Skype Update from Everest Base Camp (8 May)
Miles O’Brien: Astronaut Scott Parazynski still making his way to the summit. It was a tragic day at Base Camp however – as a Sherpa guide died in a huge […]
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Scott Parazynski Update From Everest Camp II: Resting, Astrobiology, and Photography
Keith Cowing: I just spoke with Scott at Camp II by radio (precise location sent via SPOT). He sounds cheerful, rested — and excited. Scott is currently on a rest […]