To say everyone was there is no exageration. Well, truthfully a few people were not: Richard Branson appeared on a video tape to accept his award. But amongst those honoured were Dennis Tito, the first space tourist. He also handed out awards. Bob Bigelow the space hotel magnate; Rich Searfoss astronaut and rocket racer pilot; Greg Olson, the latest space tourist; Eric Anderson; The Anseri family…
One of the highlights was when Hugh Downs gave Buzz Aldrin a lifetime achievement award.
I bid you good night. I am not doing it justice by a long shot, but I can hear the cans calling from two floors below…
