Category Archives: General

Carnival of Space #555 – Everyday Spacer Blog

April 6, 2018 TopSpacer

Everyday Spacer hosts the latest Carnival of Space.

*“NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will launch this summer and study both the solar wind and unanswered questions about the Sun’s sizzling corona. Credit: NASA” – Universe Today*

Videos: TMRO Orbit 11.12 – Exploring the solar system with Dr. Chris McKay

March 29, 2018 TopSpacer

The latest episode of TMRO.tv is now available on line: Exploring the solar system with Dr. Chris McKay – Orbit 11.12 – TMRO

We are joined by Dr. Chris McKay from NASA Ames Research Center to talk about the search for life in our solar system.

News topics and launches covered:

2014 MU69 gets a name
Humanity Star
Once Around In A Billion Years

Launches: Soyuz launched Expedition 55-56

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Recent SpacePod short reports:

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Carnival of Space #554 – Urban Astronomer

March 26, 2018 TopSpacer

The Urban Astronomer hosts the latest Carnival of Space.

*“NASA’s Kepler spacecraft has been on an extended mission called K2 after two of its four reaction wheels failed in 2013.” Credit: Universe Today/NASA*

General, Space Science, SpaceCasts

Videos: TMRO.tv reports on AI robots on ISS, Artsy Neanderthals, Jupiter’s Jetstreams! and more

March 23, 2018 TopSpacer

A selection of recent TMRO.tv SpacePod short reports:

** SpacePod: Artificial Intelligence Robot headed for ISS

Michael tells us about how Airbus, in cooperation with IBM, is developing CIMON (Crew Interactive MObile CompanioN), an AI-based assistant for astronauts for the German Space Administration, DLR.

** SciPod: Artsy Neanderthals

Jade explains how neanderthals may be more artistic than we first thought. Humans have long been credited with being the first real artists of the world, but this may not be the case anymore!

** SpacePod: Jupiter’s Jetstreams!

Athena explains how Jupiter’s interior might be totally different that previously thought. New data collected from the Juno mission shows epic and large cyclones happening in clusters on the poles of Jupiter, which may tell us something about Jupiter’s atmosphere!

** SpacePod: Orbital ATK reveals plan for on-orbit satellite servicing

SpaceMike explains how Orbital ATK are developing a new version of a satellite life extension vehicle intended to provide more flexibility to customers while also moving the company closer to more advanced in-space servicing.