Earthbound Astronaut Ends Her Mission

“I’m currently participating in the NASA-sponsored bedrest study at the Cleveland Clinic. These are the chronicles of three full months of bedrest, in addition to the craziness leading up to it, and the who knows what afterwards.”

Editor’s note: According to Erin Peterson’s Blog: “ok, ok! i should be sleeping now. but wow, i’m too excited. valium has had zero effect. the tickertape of the unconscious is still going : i’m getting out of bed tomorrow, i’m getting out of bed tomorrow, i’m getting out of bed tomorrow.”

Editor’s 5 May update: Erin was featured in a live segment this morning on CNN and is expected to appear on CNN again before her participation ends. At the opening of today’s sessions at the International Space Development Conference in Los Angeles, this image was shown and Erin received a hearty round of applause for her dedication.