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| The Vikings of Bjornstad were featured in an exhibition highlighting NASA Ames' contribution to space exploration
employing a new generation of small satellites. Ved Chirayath's
Physics In Vogue science outreach exhibition was sponsored by a Stanford Angel Grant. "NASA Ames Research Center leads the charge in small satellite innovation and development while evoking the Viking spirit of exploration and adventure. NASA Ames Center Director Dr. Simon P. Worden poses alongside the Vikings of Bjornstad ... to personify that spirit and highlight NASA leadership in the modern space age. The next generation of small satellites, known as CubeSats, float above and herald a new era in space exploration and science. These CubeSats can be launched into Low Earth Orbit at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems, allowing more frequent, and more accessible scientific missions." - Ved Chirayath, VedPhoto Just to prove that no good deed goes unpunished, this unpaid effort linking the explorers of a thousand years ago with the explorers of the 21st century has been questioned by a US senator requesting that NASA investigate if taxpayer funds were used for this photo shoot. Just for the record, Bjornstad members donated their time and gear for the photos. Here are largely repetitive stories from Science Magazine, the Washington Post, the HoustonPress and BoingBoing.net. We were interviewed by NPR. Let's hope someone learns something worthwhile from this... | ||||
 NASA Ames and The Vikings of Bjornstad combine to explore the cosmos |
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 Dr. Simon P. Worden, NASA Ames Center Director, flanked by Carolina Rudisel, Executive Secretary and Karen Bradford, Chief of Staff |
 Bjornstad is ready |
 Michael Bush coordinates the photo shoot | .
 George Zhijian Qiao takes some of the photos shown here |
 Karen gets a touch-up | .
 It's a great setting for Vikings |
 The group is in place - in Palo Alto Foothills Park in the Los Altos Hills | .
 And then the magic happens |
 NASA Ames seems comfortable in Viking gear |
 CubeSats hover above the intrepid explorers | .
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A peek behind the curtain: Pay no attention to the pre-Viking Age satellite launch technology |
 Exploration - from Vikings to CubeSats | .
 Annie keeps her drinking horn close at hand |
 The Vikings are amazed by the CubeSats | .
 Ved Chirayath plays defense |
 Katie Zacarian joins Jack, Brian, Henrik and Ed in a Viking charge  Just how much silver is in those CubeSats? |
 Henrik has this pose DOWN |
 Brian poses for his portrait | .
 Henrik takes a turn |
 Ready for Mt. Rushmore | .
 There's gotta be a monastery around here somewhere |
 Where's my longship? | .
 Nothing up my sleeves... |
 Tory makes posing look easy | .
 Not what you'd want to wake up to |
 Katie quickly takes to being a Viking | .
 But you can't take it too seriously |
 The race is on | .
 Ed touches up his portrait a bit |
 Tory joins in the amazement |
 Annie isn't facing this technology thing unarmed |
 Kay is proud of Bjornstad's contribution |
 Brian, Karen, Jack and Pete looking stalwart |
 Brian charms the park staff |
 Ed thinks this is fun. And it is. |
Event:
NASA Ames Photo
Shoot
Date/Time:
Friday, December 14, 2012
Setup: 12:00
Noon
Photo shoot: 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM
Location:
Palo Alto Foothills Park, 3300 Page Mill Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4214
This will be a still photography shoot. We'll create a
scene in a forest, in which Pete Worden, the director of NASA Ames, appears
as an intrepid Viking explorer with his mighty team behind him. We'll
meet at the interpretive center, map below. The shoot location will be close
to the interpretive center, so parking, unloading and changing should be
easy.
Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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© For information contact Jack Garrett at info@vikingsofbjornstad.com | |