Mike Mongo's latest update for The Astronaut Instruction Manual

Nov 19, 2014

WE DID IT—100% FUNDED!

My friends, family, fans, and allies: YOU ARE AWESOME! We did it! The Astronaut Instruction Manual is 100% funded!

Speaking of allies, special commendation goes to Bert Carson, the father of 13-year old future Mars walker Alyssa Carson. Bert watched the campaign like a hawk—then came in with the final $500 to push the crowdfunding up-and-over the top! When the email popped up with Bert's name on it, my very first thought was, “That guy! That guy, indeed. Great dad, great believer, great ally.

There are so many people to say thank you to (hello my wife Leonie) but first and foremost ALL OF YOU. What a great team we all are, old friends and new!

Do you realize what we accomplished together? Inkshares, you and I have funded the publishing a book that: 

  • is scientifically credible, intelligent, and fun to read;
  • will reach the hands of young students who dream of pursuing space and only seek some validation of their dream in order to believe it worth pursuing;
  • and that in fact gives kids permission to go after live, work, and play in space!

In other words, WE ARE AWESOME.

Keep up the good work, if you were all here I'd hug us all!
Mike