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Changes to the Space Shuttle for John Glenn

December 23rd, 2001

The Top Ten Changes at NASA to accommodate 76 year old John Glenn’s
return to space aboard the Shuttle

  1. All important devices now operated by the “Clapper”.
  2. The Shuttle’s thermostat set at 80 degrees.
  3. Standard Astronaut issue; the “Pendant”…”Help I’m floating and
    I can’t get down!”.

  4. “Early Bird” specials from Morrison’s Cafeteria included on the
    menu.

  5. One monitor specifically designated for “Matlock”.
  6. Roger Whittaker tapes played at nap-time.
  7. Top speed of the Shuttle set at 25 miles per hour.
  8. Bumber sticker: “Ask me about my grandchildren”.
  9. Space pants now go up to the armpits.
  10. Left-blinker left on for the entire mission.

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