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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: mickw on Dec 03, 2009, 20:00:42

Title: Astronaut Hangout to Close After 30 Years
Post by: mickw on Dec 03, 2009, 20:00:42
A former Air Force barrack-turned-bar that counted astronauts among its regular patrons will close next month after more than three decades serving the NASA community in Houston.

"The Outpost is closing... and this time, it is for good," wrote owner Stephanie Foster in a note added Tuesday to the Webster, Texas tavern's Web site. "All-in-all, you must admit that it has been an interesting and fun run for this little bar."

The "little bar", located just down the road from NASA's Johnson Space Center, has been a landmark for space history enthusiasts, in part for what its patronage have left behind: The Outpost's walls are lined in space memorabilia ranging from astronaut-autographed photos to posters and decals.

More:   http://www.space.com/news/cs-091203-astronaut-hangout-closing.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+spaceheadlines+%28SPACE.com+Headline+Feed%29 (http://www.space.com/news/cs-091203-astronaut-hangout-closing.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+spaceheadlines+%28SPACE.com+Headline+Feed%29)

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
They can't close a bar   :o  :cry: :cry: :cry: