I have three space missions that I am actively pursuing:

Mission #1: Attend the Last Space Shuttle Launch

Since April 12, 1981, I have been in complete and utter awe of the space shuttle.  With the announced retirement of the space shuttle program, I am running out of opportunities to see one of these beautiful birds launch in person.

I fully intend to do everything in my power to attend the last launch, at this point scheduled no earlier than sometime in November 2010.

Mission #2: Masters of Science in Space Studies

I am passionate about space, and, in particular, human activity in space.  Furthering my education in this exciting and fascinating field, and then sharing that knowledge with others, is an unwavering urge.  This is something I must pursue and pass on to the next generation so that they can take it to the next level.

Mission #3: Low Earth Orbit

Before my allotted time is up, I want to see the Earth from space.  Not just a quick sub-orbital pop up into space, just enough to say I’ve been there, but to complete at least one orbit — to see Earth both in darkness and light, night and day,  all in ninety minutes.  I want to see this beautiful sphere we call home from a completely different perspective, in all her glory.  I want to be a space flight participant.

Yes, this last one is a long-shot.  But if you have no dreams, how can you achieve them?