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What’s it like to watch a Space Shuttle launch? Here’s the answer.
People who have never watched a shuttle launch in person often ask me what it was like. It’s a very unique experience – I’ve never seen...


Proach Models used by TV station to Explain Columbia Accident
Few could ever forget the tragic Columbia accident, when when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during re-entry, killing all seven...


Proach Models Commemorates 30th Anniversary of the Apollo 1 Fire
On January 27, 1997, I attended the 30th anniversary memorial ceremonies commemorating the Apollo 1 fire that took the lives of...


The Last Pair of Solar Array Fly into Space
Here’s a picture of the last pair of ISS solar arrays to be attached to the International Space Station. These 115-foot blue and gold...


The Space Shuttle External Tank - Super Lightweight Version
Just look at this beautiful shuttle External Tank! It’s the Super Lightweight Tank that was used by the Space Shuttles from 1998 on....


ISS Station Wings Fold Like an Accordion
Here’s a picture of one of the solar array wings unfolding like an accordion as they stretch to reach their full length of 115 feet. What...


Proach Models Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11
In 2009, we were honoured to stage an exhibit at Vancouver BC’s HR MacMillan Space Center commemorating the 40th anniversary of the...


A Double Order of Hubble Space Telescope Models
I love little coincidences like this… In 2010 we received separate orders to build 1/24 scale Hubble Space Telescope models, one for...


Henry Champ - One of the Great Space News Reporters
These days, nothing infuriates me more than the space news put out by the major media. The reporters covering the space program often get...


Don't Take Space Industry for Granted
Explosion of Russian launch vehicle and loss of Progress freighter to the ISS Photo Caption: BAIKONUR, KAZAKHSTAN, 30th OF JUNE, 2010...
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