cats...in....SPACE!

I couldn't help riffing on the Muppets' science fiction segments! I absolutely adored them - and still do!
But I'm not here to talk about Muppets or even pigs.
Nope, this time around it's those adorable kittehs, Oskar and Klaus.
Again.

Their latest adventure, "The Mission To Cataria", has captured the imagination of Story Time From Space. That group's inspiring slogan is: "What you cannot imagine, you cannot do."
What have they imagined?
Children's books about space exploration, read aloud by actual astronauts.
Not only that, as remarkable, and commendable, as that is! No, they have arranged for those real astronauts to read the books while aboard the International Space Station! Moreover, the readings are videotaped and then transmitted into classrooms, as well as being available on their website!!!
None of that endeavor is free.
In order for the book starring Oskar and Klaus to reach the astronauts, their passage must be purchased. The price is $5000.
Here's the update I received.

"Thanks to YOUR SUPPORT, we were able to create a book last year that shows children that blindness is not a barrier that prevents adventure or scientific exploration. Well, this fun, science fiction adventure just got a whole lot more REAL! Thanks to the selection committee of Story Time from Space, Oskar's award-winning children's book, The Mission to Cataria, is literally launching into orbit! It will be read by a real astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and broadcast to classrooms across the globe via video feed! Additionally, a series of experiments which relate to the book will be conducted aboard the ISS and turned into a classroom curriculum that illustrated how blind scientists can effectively study the universe. These will be designed by real astronauts, scientists, and a team from the National Federation of the Blind.
This is an incredible honor and we can't wait to give you updates as we get closer to launch in 2017. For now, we are raising funds to help cover the costs of preparing the actual book for launch and for promoting Oskar's involvement in this awesome program. THE FUNDRAISER ENDS IN TWO DAYS!

When you BUY THIS SHIRT, all proceeds will go toward funding this project. The shirt is really cool. It comes in a variety of styles, colors and sizes. Plus, it even features raised braille and graphics that the visually impaired can enjoy. How cool is that?! You can also just donate any amount you like if you don't want the shirt.
The goal of this project is to demonstrate to blind children that science can be fun and accessible and even a career to blind people! There are just 2 DAYS LEFT to order your shirts:www.OSKARintoORBIT.com
Shirts will ship WORLDWIDE on November 21st!"

Given that the bfe's birthday is November 22nd, the timing is delightful!
I've purchased a short-sleeved turquoise one for me and a long-sleeved indigo for the physicist.
Delightful!!!
Go, cats, go!