Neil deGrasse Tyson decries the lack of action in dealing with the threat of asteroids and comets despite the overwhelming evidence, even before the Chelyabinsk event, of the devastation the impacts of such objects can have to life on earth:
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Conferences: SpaceUp San Diego 2013 + Space Access ’13
Southern California space enthusiasts should check out the SpaceUp San Diego 2013, March 23-24, 11am to 5pm, McMillin Event Center at Liberty Station.
SpaceUp is a space unconference, where participants decide the topics, schedule, and structure of the event. Everyone who attends SpaceUp is encouraged to give a talk, moderate a panel, or start a discussion. Sessions are proposed and scheduled on the day they’re given, which means the usual “hallway conversations” turn into full-fledged topics.
SpaceUp San Diego 2010 was the first SpaceUp ever, and it was awesome again in 2011 and 2012. It’s coming back to San Diego in March 2013, and you won’t want to miss it.
Participation is limited so register soon.
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My favorite annual conference is coming up soon as well: Space Access ’13 Conference, April 11-13, in Phoenix Arizona.
It’s the place to be for the latest on the technology, business, and politics of Radically Cheaper Access To Space.
Space video contests: Golden Spike and Why Space Matters
Alan Boyle reports on two space video contests: Space ventures want your videos – Cosmic Log
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* Golden Spike Video Competition
Golden Spike has launched a video competition for anyone who contributes to the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign! (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/gol…) Submit your video on why you believe Lunar exploration is important. Submissions for the first round of the competition will be accepted until Friday, March 15. All appropriate videos will be uploaded to the Golden Spike Youtube Channel where the public can vote for their favorite via the comments section. Email your video submission to: Angelica@tntcommgroup.com. Thank you!
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* Why Space Matters – Video Contest – NASA Visitor Center
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Prize Details
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The winner will receive a VIP trip to one of three NASA visitor centers: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Center Houston or the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Prize includes travel and accommodations.
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Contest Instructions
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Enter the Why Space Matters to the Future video contest!
It’s easy!
Step 1: Tell us why you think space matters to the future.
– How has space affected, influenced or inspired you?
– What are the values and benefits of space exploration?
– Why should we continue to explore space?Step 2: Capture your vision in a short 1-2 minute video and upload it here.
Step 3: Share your video with family and friends and ask them to vote. (Number of public votes will be one criterion used in selecting the winners)
Step 4: Compete for your chance to win a VIP trip for four to one of NASA’s premier visitor centers
Good luck!
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Prize Eligibility
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Only persons residing in United States who are at least 13 years of age can enter.
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Contest Starts
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February 25, 2013 @ 11:59 pm (CST)
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Contest Ends
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April 07, 2013 @ 11:59 pm (CDT)
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Mars base simulation in Utah stays busy
The Mars Society‘s Mars Desert Research Station remains very active after more than ten years and 126 mission teams: Volunteer crews chase their dreams in a desert Mars – PhotoBlog
Photographer Jim Urquhart describes his mission at MDRS with text and pictures: Mars in the desert – Photographers Blog.
The Space Show this week
The Space Show this week:
1. Monday, March 11, 2013: 2-3:30 PM PDT (5-6:30 PM EDT, 4-5:30 PM CDT): We welcome the return of DAVID HOOK to discuss updates with aviation security and the new General Aviation Security Magazine.
2. Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 7-8:30 PM PDT (10-11:30 PM EDT, 9-10:30 PM CDT): We welcome MARK WHITTINGTON back to the show to discuss the current state of affairs regarding space and his new space related novella available on Amazon, “Dreams of Barry’s Stepfather.”
3. Thursday, March 14, 2013:, 9:30-10:30 AM PDT (12:30-1:30 PM EDT, 11;30 AM-12:30 PM CDT). We welcome JANET STEVENS of the Space Foundation to discuss the upcoming National Space Symposium
4. Friday, March 15, 2013, 9:30-11 AM PDT (12:30-2 PM EDT, 11:30AM-1PM CDT): We welcome back JON GOFF of Altius for company updates plus a discussion of his lunar patent idea.
5. Sunday, March 17, 2013, 12-1:30 PM PDT, 3-4:30 PM EDT, 2-3:30 PM CDT. We welcome back DR. JIM WERTZ to continue the discussion regarding reducing space mission costs. Dr. Wertz will also discuss what seems to work and not to work based on practical experiences.
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.a