Space policy roundup – Jan.13.14

Today’s selection of space policy/politics related links

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The AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (SciTech2014) began today in National Harbor, Maryland. Videos are being posted of some of the presentations and sessions. Here are a couple of space policy related videos posted from this morning:

Notes from the sessions are available at:

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The Space Show this week

The guests and topics for The Space Show this week:

1. Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, 2-3:30 PM PST (5-6:30 PM EST, 4-5:30 PM CST): We welcome Charles Pooley and Ed LeBouthillier regarding the release of the long awaited Microlaunchers book. The book titled ” Microlaunchers: Technology for a New Space Age” is now available and Charles and his co-author will be here to talk about it. I will give away one copy of the book to the first caller for today’s show.

2. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014:, 7-8:30 PM PST (10-11:30 PM EST, 9-10:30 PM CST): Bob Zimmerman is back with space news, facts, and charged opinions. Don’t miss Bob, he always bring interesting issues to our attention.

3. Friday, January 17, 2014, 9:30-11 AM: We welcome back Joan Horvath to discuss 3D Printing.

4. Sunday, January 19, 2014, 12-1:30 PM PST (3-4:30 PM EST, 2-3:30 PM CST). We welcome back Dr. Bill Rowe with new and important space medical information. Visit his website for his latest, research, analysis, and conclusions (www.femsinspace.com).

See also:
/– The Space Show on Vimeo – webinar videos
/– The Space Show’s Blog – summaries of interviews.
/– The Space Show Classroom Blog – tutorial programs

The Space Show is a project of the One Giant Leap Foundation.

Chinese lunar lander and rover back in action after long night

The China’s Chang’e 3 lunar lander and Yutu rover have woken up after sleeping through the 2 week long lunar night:

Here is a nice collection of images from the lander:

First images of lunar landscape from Chang'e 3 lander, December 15, 2013Chinese Academy of Sciences

Space policy roundup – Jan.11.14

Another selection of space policy/politics related links:

Update:

Everyone can participate in space