Activism, Space Policy, SpaceCasts

Video: TMRO 9.16 – The #EMpossibleDrive

The latest episode of the TMRO.tv show is now available on line: The #EMpossibleDrive – TMRO

This week we bring on Dave Distler to talk about the EMDrive once more. REMEMBER: DAVE IS A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL — DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BUILD YOUR OWN EMDRIVE AT HOME!

News topics include:

* Falcon 9 launches with JCSAT-14 – lands another stage
* Departure of Europe’s First Mars Rover delayed to 2020
* Russian rocket recovery is a bit different than SpaceX
* SpaceX to test recovered stage on SLC-39A
* Rare Transit of Mercury to Take Place on May 9th
* July – 1st flight of new Antares Rocket

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Activism, Space Policy, SpaceCasts

The Space Show this week – May.9.16

The guests and topics of discussion on The Space Show this week:

1. Monday, May 9, 2016: 2-3:30 PM PDT (5-6:30 PM EDT, 4-5:30 PM CDT): We welcome back DR. MADHU THANGALEVU who wants to discuss creating a new cabinet level Dept. of Space.

2. .Tuesday, May 10 2016: 7-8:30 PM PDT (10-11:30 PM EDT, 9-10:30 PM CDT): We welcome back DENNIS WINGO.

3. Friday, May 13,2016: 2016; 9:30-11AM PDT; (12:30-2 PM EDT; 11:30 AM – 1 PM CDT. We welcome back MIKE SNEAD who will be discussing the economics of space solar power. Please read his four article on his blog, Spacefaring America ( http://spacefaringamerica.net) prior to our discussion.

4. Sunday, May 15, 2016: 12-1:30 PM PDT (3-4:30 PM EDT, 2-3:30 PM CDT): We welcome RACHEL TILLMAN & AL TREDER to the show to discuss The Viking Preservation Project ( www.thevikingpreservationproject.org).

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.

Astronomy, Mercury and Venus, Solar Science

Mercury to transit the Sun on Monday

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On Monday the planet Mercury will transit across the face of the Sun as seen from earth between about 7:12 am  and 2:42 pm EDT : Mercury Enters Spotlight on May 9 – NASA.

This video shows the path that it will take:

Don’t ever look directly at the sun. There are various safe ways to observe the transit such as using a solar filter over a telescope aperature or to project the image onto a white board with a pinhole. The transit will also be webcast from various sites.

Here are some sites with information on webcasts and tips on viewing the transit directly:

Activism, Events, Space participation

National Space Society conference: ISDC 2016 – Puerto Rico – May 18-22

The National Space Society‘s annual conference is coming up on May 18-22. This year it is being held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Here is a video about the event:

And here is an invitation from the NSS:

May 7, 2016
Dear Space Enthusiast:

The National Space Society invites you to discover Space Beyond Borders at the International Space Development Conference® 2016 (isdc.nss.org/2016) this May 18-22 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Imagine for a moment… Tomorrow, for the first time ever, mankind was landing on Mars. That would be amazing! Leaping into Space Beyond Earth and landing on another planet will be the most exciting accomplishment of Our Time.

The International Space Development Conference® is for everyone interested in or involved in all things about Space including Space Exploration, Moon Settlement, Mars Exploration and Settlement, Living in Space, New Discoveries, Innovative Technologies, Commercialization of Space, Asteroid Harvesting, Space Solar Power, Space Tourism, and Space Law and Policy.

Our trip to Space, to the Moon, to Mars, and Beyond is happening NOW!

Bear witness and be a part of the movement.

Come to Puerto Rico, where the Milky Way shines brightly and the blue Caribbean waters shimmer.

ISDC® 2016 is where space leaders, astronauts, professionals and the next generation of students convene to examine the technical, scientific, economic, and social challenges and potentials of space exploration.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity and register now at isdc.nss.org/2016.

The National Space Society is looking forward to seeing you this May in Puerto Rico.

Sincerely,

Bruce Pittman
Senior Vice President & Senior Operating Officer
National Space Society

Rockets, Space industry

Videos: SpaceX lands booster after launch of communications satellite to GEO

SpaceX launched a Japanese TV satellite from Cape Canaveral to geostationary orbit last night and also landed the first stage on a floating sea platform. This was a more difficult feat than its previous landing. The GEO orbit trajectory required a more energetic launch that meant the first stage was going faster and higher when it separated from the upper stage and had less fuel margin as well for slowing down. It was all done in the dark as well. But the booster stuck the landing right on the center of the X on the ship.

Here is a video for the SpaceX webcast from shortly before liftoff, through the landing, and to the shutdown of the upper stage when it reached orbit:

https://youtu.be/xlnIT39NkVM

Here is a segment showing only the scenes from the landing:

https://youtu.be/b6Fkx7fAy_Q

And here is the complete webcast:

Everyone can participate in space