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ESTCube-1 and sailing the solar wind

Apr15
by TopSpacer on April 15, 2013 at 6:38 am
Posted In: Amateur/Student Satellite, Space Systems

Jack Kennedy reports on the first Estonian satellite,the  ESTCube-1, which was built by students to test the electric solar wind sail concept (e-Sail) developed by Pekka Janhunen of Finland : ESTCube-1 to test novel propulsion method – Spaceports blog(See earlier report here.)

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Spacevidcast 6.11: 3D printing rocket engine contest

Apr14
by TopSpacer on April 14, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Posted In: Activism, SpaceCasts

Spacevidcast posts the video of the latest live program: 3D Printing Rocket Engine Contest – 6.11

Caption:

Darlene from DIYROCKETS joins us to talk about a contest to create a 3D printed rocket engine.

Jefrey from the Yuri’s Night Executive Team is in-studio to chat about YN2013 and where the team would like to take the parties in the future.

Obama wants NASA to capture an asteroid at the expense of Planetary Sciences.

All that and a bunch more on this April 13th episode of Spacevidcast. Don’t let the show stop here, Spacevidcast After Dark is available to our epic subscribers. Featuring many gigs of exclusive content, epic is how we pay for the show. Consider signing up today for as little as $10/mo or $100/yr and get access to After Dark: the show after the show.

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Exoplanet names and nicknames

Apr14
by TopSpacer on April 14, 2013 at 7:15 am
Posted In: Astronomy, Space participation

It appears the IAU misleads the public by claiming Uwingu was doing something wrong in asking the public to participate in simply nominating names for exoplants. It also misleads in claiming that it’s role in technical nomenclature  given to it by astronomy organizations gives it the all powerful right to decide what anyone may call any object in the universe.

  • Can One Buy the Right to Name a Planet? – IAU
  • Can You Buy Exoplanet Naming Rights? No IAU Says – Space.com
  • The International Astronomical Union has issued a press release condemning the commercial efforts of private companies to issue names for exoplanets. – Behind The Black

This is as silly as the IAU’s claim that a majority vote among a group of astronomers can instantly convert a planet to a non-planet.

Inevitably some exoplanets will have popular names, i.e nicknames, in addition to the technical names used by astronomy organizations.

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Russian amateur group may have found lost Soviet Mars lander

Apr14
by TopSpacer on April 14, 2013 at 5:00 am
Posted In: History, Space participation, Space Science

A group of Russian space enthusiasts may have spotted an image of a Soviet Mars lander that transmitted for a few seconds after landing on the Red Planet in 1971 before going permanently silent:

  • Amateur space enthusiasts may have discovered missing Soviet Mars lander – The Verge
  • NASA Mars Orbiter Images May Show 1971 Soviet Lander – NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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SciShow: We’re going asteroid wranglin’!

Apr13
by TopSpacer on April 13, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Posted In: Education, Space Science

Hank of the SciShow says, “We’re Going Asteroid Wranglin’!”

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JP Aerospace flies 2000 PongSats

Apr13
by TopSpacer on April 13, 2013 at 2:11 am
Posted In: Education, Near Space

JP Aerospace had a productive week:  Mission Success! – JP Aerospace Blog

We flew just over 2000 PongSat student experiments, the most we’ve ever flown at once. All five launches were in winds that were steady 20 with gusts to 46 mph.

10000th Pongsat - JP Aerospace

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Space on the John Batchelor Show: Bob Zimmerman and Hotel Mars

Apr13
by TopSpacer on April 13, 2013 at 1:44 am
Posted In: General, Space Science, SpaceCasts

Bob Zimmerman reports on the latest space news during regular weekly slots (usually Tuesday and Thursdays) on the John Batchelor radio program. See the iTunes free Podcast for links to the latest shows.

Tuesday’s segment: Space:
1. A rocket launch tomorrow by North Korea?
2. India wants to privatize its launch fleet.
3. Boeing about to begin wind tunnel tests of its manned capsule.
4. Antares is scheduled for launch April 17.
5. NASA has delayed its first manned commercial launch by one year.

Wednesday’s segment: Climate:
1. The scientists who tried to re-invent Michael Mann’s hockey stick graph have admitted their data is worthless.
2. The weak solar minimum continues.
3. Another global warming advocate admits the climate has not warmed for two decades.
4. Which means: The doom and gloom shifts to reports of extreme weather!

Thursday segment: Space
1. Has Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted the remains of a 1971 Soviet Mars lander?
2. The Orion capsule begins stress tests, after being repaired from cracks.
3. Boeing introduces a new line of tiny commercial satellites.
4. Canada’s Radarsat 1 goes dead.

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On  the weekly Hotel Mars segment with David Livingston, retired NASA astrophysicist Dr. Don Kessler talked about space debris and mitigation issues: The John Batchelor Show “Hotel Mars,” Wednesday, 4-10-13 – Thespaceshow’s Blog

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NASA ScienceCasts: “A whiff of dark matter on the ISS”

Apr12
by TopSpacer on April 12, 2013 at 9:51 pm
Posted In: Science and Technology, Solar Science

The latest NASA ScienceCasts video reports on “A Whiff of Dark Matter on the ISS”:

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Challenges selected for the 2013 Int. Space Apps Challenge competition

Apr12
by TopSpacer on April 12, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Posted In: Contests and Games, Software

An announcement from NASA:

NASA Announces Challenges for the 2013 International Space Apps Challenge

WASHINGTON — NASA and over 150 partner organizations worldwide will be hosting the International Space Apps Challenge on April 20-21, 2013. The International Space Apps Challenge is a technology development event during which citizens from around the world work together to solve challenges relevant to improving life on Earth and in space.

NASA and its partners have released 50 challenges for the second International Space Apps Challenge. Participants are encouraged to develop software, hardware, data visualization, and mobile/web applications that will contribute to space exploration missions and help improve life on Earth. Examples of challenges include:

— Spot the Station: Extend the functionality of the Spot the Station website (spotthestation.nasa.gov) that allows you to share your sightings of the International Space Station with others.

— Hitch a Ride to Mars: Design a CubeSat (a small research satellite) for an upcoming Mars mission.

— 3-D Printing Challenge: Create an open source model of space hardware that can be generated by a 3-D printer.

— Curiosity at Home: Foster a connection between citizens and the Mars rover through software, visualizations, or an app.

— Seven Minutes of Science: Develop a concept to make use of 330 pounds (150 kilograms) of ejectable mass during the entry and landing phase of a Mars mission to accomplish scientific or technical objectives.

— Catch a Meteor: Create an app that would allow observers of a meteor shower to trace the location, color and size of the meteor.

— Smart Cities, Smart Climate: Explore the impacts of atmospheric changes on the health, infrastructure and society in urban areas.

— Why We Explore Space: Share the “why” of space exploration through the creation of compelling narratives and visualizations.

To register for a local International Space Apps Challenge event and to find more information, visit http://spaceappschallenge.org

For information about NASA’s programs and missions, visit http://www.nasa.gov

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Curiosity Rover Report: Mars bygone atmosphere

Apr12
by TopSpacer on April 12, 2013 at 6:42 pm
Posted In: Space Science

The latest Curiosity Rover Report (April 12, 2013) discusses “Mars’ Bygone Atmosphere”:

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Space art contest winners gather at National Space Symposium

Apr12
by TopSpacer on April 12, 2013 at 5:33 am
Posted In: Education, Space Arts

A report on the space art contest at the 29th National Space Symposium  (see also the earlier report: 2013 Space Foundation student art contest winners selected – Space-for-All at HobbySpace):

Art Contest Award Reception Attracts Student Winners
from Across the U.S.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 8, 2013) – The 36 winners of the 2013 Space Foundation International Student Art Contest were invited to attend the Space Foundation’s 29th National Space Symposium, being held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs this week.

Grand Prize, 3rd-5th grade and 1st Place, 3rd-5th Grade, Drawing Vincent Zheng
Vincent Zheng – Grand Prize, 3rd-5th grade and 1st Place,
3rd-5th Grade, Drawing 

Young artists from 12 countries were selected for the top slots from among more than 4,700 entries representing 45 countries, including 38 U.S. states and territories – the largest response since the contest began three years ago.

Surprisingly, nine of the student artists and their families from across the U.S. plan to attend the Space Symposium’s April 10 art contest reception, including:

Poem Shiuey, Meyerholz Elementary School, San Jose, Calif.
Grand Prize, PreK- 2nd Grade and 1st Place, PreK- 2nd Grade, Painting and Mixed Media

Vincent Zheng, SKA Academy of Art and Design, Duluth, Ga.
Grand Prize, 3rd-5th grade and 1st Place, 3rd-5th Grade, Drawing

Skylar Duncan, The Colorado Springs School, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1st Place, 3rd-5th Grade, Painting and Mixed Media

Bryan Montenegro, The Mirman School, Los Angeles, Calif.
2nd Place, 3rd-5th Grade, Digital

Edwin SJ Nah, St. James Episcopal School, Los Angeles, Calif.
2nd Place, 6th-8th Grade, Painting and Mixed Media

Koty Thomas, Penn Trafford High School, Harrison City, Pa.
3rd Place, 9th-12th Grade, Painting and Mixed Media

Raquel Arens, Air Academy High School, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1st Place, 9th-12th Grade, Digital

Sydney-Paige Kay, Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, N.Y.
2nd Place, 9th-12th Grade, Digital

Ananya Jain, Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, N.Y.
3rd Place, 9th-12th Grade, Digital

The students will meet former NASA astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao at the reception, and will receive ribbons and prizes co-sponsored by Fisher Space Pen. Dr. Chiao is Space Foundation special advisor – human spaceflight.

About the Contest
The Space Foundation invited students from around the world in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to submit original artwork depicting the theme, If I Were Going…, challenging them to imagine how they would personally experience space travel, exploration or settlement and then interpret that idea into an original work of visual art.

Where to See the Artwork
Winning artwork submitted for this year’s contest can be seen on the Space Foundation website photo gallery at www.spacefoundation.org/media/photo-galleries, and at www.artsonia.com/museum in the If I Were Going… Space Foundation art gallery.

Learn more about the annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest by visiting www.spacefoundation.org/education.

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Kepler’s reaction wheel problems continue.

Apr12
by TopSpacer on April 12, 2013 at 4:53 am
Posted In: Astronomy, Exoplanets

The very successful exoplanet finding spacecraft Kepler continues to have problems with a reaction wheel. If it fails this will cripple the mission if not end it completely: Kepler reaction wheel still problematic after mitigation – Spaceflight Now

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Video: “Further Up Yonder” by Giacomo Sardelli

Apr11
by TopSpacer on April 11, 2013 at 10:46 pm
Posted In: Eyes in the Sky, Multiple media

Ralph Ewig points to the video “Further Up Yonder” by Giacomo Sardelli with views of earth from the ISS:

Further Up Yonder from Giacomo Sardelli on Vimeo.

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Planetary Society Hangout – Ice Giants with Heidi Hammel

Apr11
by TopSpacer on April 11, 2013 at 10:02 pm
Posted In: Space Science

The latest Planetary Society Hangout focuses on the “Ice Giants with Heidi Hammel”:

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Copenhagen Suborbitals: Second turbine pump

Apr11
by TopSpacer on April 11, 2013 at 9:58 pm
Posted In: DIY space, Rockets

Copenhagen Suborbitals posts a new video with “Peter Madsen working on the improved turbine wheel”.

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Microgravity tears don’t fall

Apr11
by TopSpacer on April 11, 2013 at 7:17 am
Posted In: Living in Space, Space Science

I had meant to post this video awhile back but forgot. Now Alan Boyle has reminded me: Why you better not cry in space – Cosmic Log

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Planetary Society and the 2014 NASA budget

Apr11
by TopSpacer on April 11, 2013 at 2:31 am
Posted In: Activism, Space Policy

The Planetary Society discusses the administration’s budget proposal for NASA, which includes a $200M cut for planetary sciences:

Update: An extended analysis of the budget from a planetary science viewpoint: Proposed NASA Planetary Science Budget for 2014 – Future Planetary Exploration,

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LEGO Rovers in International Space Apps Challenge

Apr10
by TopSpacer on April 10, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Posted In: Contests and Games, Space Models

NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge “takes place over April 20 – 21, and includes 23 NASA challenges and 25 non-NASA challenges: VIDEO – Lego Rovers head to NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge – Univ. of Liverpool

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge focuses on space exploration and runs over 48 hours in 75 cities across the globe, from Abu Dhabi to Adelaide, New York City to Ho Chi Minh City. It aims to create open source solutions to a selection of problems through the combined effort of enthusiasts and experts based around the world.

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Kickstarting a scale version of the Horizontal In Line Launch Staging (HILLS) vehicle

Apr10
by TopSpacer on April 10, 2013 at 4:56 am
Posted In: DIY space, Rockets

David Luther and the HILLS team have opened a Kickstarter campaign to fund the building of a scale model version of their Horizontal In Line Launch Staging (HILLS) vehicle concept:  H.I.L.L.S. SPACE PLANE by David I. Luther — Kickstarter

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SETI Institute Hangout: Hydrothermal vents, origin of life, and what it means for Mars

Apr09
by TopSpacer on April 9, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Posted In: SETI, Space Science

A discussion at the SETI Institute about the “Origin of Life in Hydrothermal Vents and Implications for Mars”

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