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The Magellan Gets a New Flight Director. Pictures and Stories from Many a Saturday at the Space Center

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  Congratulations to Tyler Gotcher (holding the clipboard), the Space Center's newest flight director.  Tyler did his first solo flight as a new Magellan flight director yesterday.  As a matter of fact, Sara Glad was on that mission.  Lissa joined the flight remotely in case Tyler needed someone to symbolically hold his hand if things went south.  Lissa was home due to strep throat.  You see, sick days are unheard of at the Space Center.  Working with Tyler were Hayden and Nolan.  Nolan was on loan from the Cassini and Odyssey.      Here's a picture of Tyler working toward his flight director pass on August 4 during one of the summer camps.  Lissa is sporting a blanket to keep the chill away.  Poor girl seems to be rather sickly lately :) Congratulations Tyler and Welcome to the Flight Director Family.  Photos of My Saturday Adventures at the Space Center If it's Saturday, then I'm at the Christa McAuliffe Space ...

The Imaginarium Theater The Best Videos From Around the World Edited for a Gentler Audience

The Imaginarium Theater The Best Videos From Around the World Edited for a Gentler Audience

The Passing of Stephen Porter, Our Grand PooPah. Imaginarium Theater

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  Stephen Markham Porter was surrounded by loved ones when he unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 due to complications from diabetes (as Stephen would say the diet bees). Stephen was born in Provo, Utah on December 15th, 1981 to Perry Lynne Porter and Renee Call Bair. He lived a life full of generosity as he shared his humor and kindness with so many around him. His talents and charisma helped him succeed as a graduate from Orem High School, serve as a missionary in Brazil, become an Eagle Scout, destroy trust with friends in board games, and work through the ranks to become a manager of software development at Entrata. Stephen took great pride in his career at Entrata and had an influence in shaping company values. Those he worked with appreciated that he reached out with personal attention and provided laughter through his quick wit while also being dependable. He was a leader who cared deeply for the success and happiness of his team. He wor...