Evolution Of Spacecraft Control Panels

Gizmodo has a neat look at the evolution of control panels on real spacecraft.

Here's the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2011.

Image: Ken Thornsley/NASA via Gizmodo.

Glen A. Larson, Veteran TV Producer/Writer Passes

If you grew up in the 1970s and 80s and watched TV, you owe a big debt to writer/producer Glen A. Larson.

He created series such as Alias Smith and Jones, Quincy, M.E., Magnum, P.I (co-created with Donald Bellisario), The Fall Guy, Knight Rider, Automan, Manimal, Buck Rogers and the original Battlestar Galactica.  He also produced series such as The Six Million Dollar Man and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. 

Mr. Larson seemingly defined American television in those periods.

He passed away Friday, November 14 at the age of 77 according to Variety.com.

Thank you, Mr. Larson, for the endless hours of fun and adventure.

Rosetta Probe Lands On Comet

It took ten years.

Four billion miles.

Three "slingshot" orbits around the Earth (plus, once around Mars).

But the Rosetta probe has finally landed on a comet.  Yes, for the first time in history, humans - specifically the folks at the European Space Agency - landed a probe. on. a. comet. 

Amazing.