Beyond earth orbit space science missions in 2014

Emily Lakdawalla at the Planetary Society gives a preview of major space science missions in the coming year: What’s up in planetary missions in 2014 – The Planetary Society.

She includes a link to thisinteresting  infographic from Olaf Frohn that displays current space science missions:

What's Up in the Solar System diagram by Olaf Frohn (updated for January 2014)Credit: Olaf Frohn
What’s Up in the Solar System diagram by Olaf Frohn (updated for January 2014)

A diagram, updated once a month, of active space missions traveling beyond 
Earth orbit. Contains links to past diagrams.

Space history artifact news in 2013 + A rocketplane in 1931

A review of news about some historic space artifacts in the past year: Rocket engines and retired shuttles: 2013, the year in space history artifacts – collectSPACE

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Here’s an interesting account of what the author believes was the first rocket powered vehicle demonstration in the US: The First American Rocket Flight Was an Advertising Stunt – io9 – Jan.1.14

Copenhagen Suborbitals: Interview with spacesuit maker Cameron Smith

Here’s an interview with Cameron Smith, who is collaborating with Copenhagen Suborbitals on a spacesuit for their future manned flights: Voices 2014: Cameron Smith: Space Travel Can Be For Everyone – archaeologist and anthropology professor at Portland State University – Willamette Week.