Rachel Congratulating Levi On Successfully Completing the Supervising Internship Program
The Space Center has a new Cassini supervisor. Levi passed the Internship Program and received his Royal Blues from Tabitha Ricks and James Porter, signifying he is a fully accredited supervisor - and he goes on the payroll!!! Levi is very excited about that.
Please ignore the obvious bribe captured in the photo above. "Keeping your flight directors happy is necessary in this business," Levi explained to me when I asked him about the goodies Rachel was carrying.
Rachel jumped in to explain. "He would have gotten the pass anyway. He has all the qualities we look for on the Cassini: good grades, a good attitude, a good work ethic, and he knows when to discreetly gift goodies." Rachel reached out to shake Levi's hand as she said, "Levi will go far in the Cassini."
Congratulations, Levi, on your accomplishment. Now don't forget, I can never say no to a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin.
Mr. Williamson
The Last Two Camps of the 2026 Summer Space Camps at the Christa McAuliffe Space Center: The Officer's Camp and The Extended Camp. And Another Goodbye to Connor Larsen.
And just as soon as it started, it all came to an end on the last two days of the summer camp season 2026. The last Officer's Camp was held on July 30th, and the last Extended Camp was held on July 31. I took several photos of both camps for today's post, adding another milestone to the vivid and colorful Space Center history that this blog documents.
The Extended Camp was Connor Larsen's last mission before moving to Florida to pursue an advanced degree in organ. Sadly, it may also be his last mission because if all things go well, Connor will land a university teaching position somewhere in the world and the Space Center will be just a memory in his interesting life story.
I want to personally thank Connor for all the years he contributed to the program to make it what it is today. He is gifted, caring, and talented. He is one of those rare people who, from time to time, walk through the Space Center's doors and end up making a huge impact on all our lives.
The very best of luck to you, Connor, as you pursue your dreams!
And Now, the Last Two Summer Camps of 2026
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