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Announcing Into the Dark–Escape of the Nomad

• July 22, 2010 • 4 Comments

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Tags: Astronaut, Bill Housley, Colonization, Cowboy Logic Publishing, Games, International Space Station, Manned Spaceflight, Mimas, NASA, politics, Saturn, science fiction, space, space travel, Starship, Technology, writing

Serving Two Masters

• July 17, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Current Events, Human Space Flight, In The News, space
Tags: Barack Obama, Charles Bolden, Congress, Constellation, Constellation program, manned space flight, Manned Spaceflight, NASA, Orion, space, Technology

America : The Dream Goes On, by John Williams

• July 4, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Posted in Patriotism, Song Lyrics
Tags: America, And the Dream Goes On, Barns, Gettysberg, Grand Tetons, In God We Trust, Independence Day, Jefferson, John Williams, Kennedy, Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Patriotism, Roosevelt, The Dream Goes On, Thomas Paine

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Space.com Top Stories

4 Best Stargazing Sights and How to See Them May 23, 2013
The four most spectacular night-sky sights may all be visible soon.
After Months in Space, Gravity's a Drag for Astronauts May 23, 2013
Three astronauts talked about science, social media and sandwiches during the live video conference.
Astronaut Packs Crafts for Creative Space Station Trip May 23, 2013
NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg plans to sew, draw and maybe knit in space to after launching on the International Space Station.
Destination Moon: Private Spaceflight Companies Eye Lunar Bases May 23, 2013
Private companies are interested in setting up lunar bases.
Spaceport America Helps Launch Sci-Fi Film 'After Earth' May 23, 2013
The world's first commercial spaceport hosted a massive event for one of the summer's biggest action movies, 'After Earth.'
Star Mystery Solved: Stellar Twins Closer to Earth Than Thought May 23, 2013
The twin stars of SS Cygni are hundreds of light-years closer to Earth than thought.
Hubble Telescope Reveals True 3D Shape of Ring Nebula (Photos) May 23, 2013
The Ring Nebula is far more than just a simple circle of gas in deep space.
Sally Ride, 1st US Woman in Space, to Be Awarded Medal of Freedom Posthumously May 23, 2013
Ride is just the ninth astronaut to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
What Does A Flight Engineer Do In Space? | Video May 23, 2013
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will fill the role for Expedition 36 and 27 aboard the International Space Station. He explains what his position is tasked with.
Egg Nebula's Rainbow Reverie | Space Wallpaper May 23, 2013
An onionskin-like structure of concentric dust shells surround a central, aging star as seen in this cool space wallpaper.
Amazing Ash Cloud Spied from Space Station May 23, 2013
Astronauts snap a stunning photo of Alaska's Pavlof volcano.
Stephen Hawking Gets Superhero Treatment in New Comic May 23, 2013
The life of legendary cosmologist Stephen Hawking is detailed in comic book form.
Cannibal White Dwarf Feeds On Companion Star | Video May 23, 2013
A compact white dwarf star exerts enough gravitational pull to extract matter from its binary companion nearly a million miles away, accelerating the companion's spin to blast tight beacons of radio frequency energy across the universe.
REPLAY: NASA Hangout with Astronaut Chris Hadfield, ISS Crew October 6, 2012
NASA will hold a live Google+ hangout at 3 p.m. ET (1900 GMT) today (May 23) to discuss how astronauts are readapting to life on Earth.
3D Ring Nebula: Sun-Like Star Carcass' Best Look Yet | Video May 23, 2013
Helium (blue), hydrogen (red) and oxygen (green) emissions are derived from new Hubble Space Telescope data and used to create this three dimensional model. Found in the constellation of Lyra. Our Sun will share a similar fate in ~5 billion years.
China Media Claim Private Mars Colony Mission Is a Scam May 23, 2013
Doubts have been growing in China about the legitimacy of Mars One.
The Ring Nebula Revealed in Photos (Gallery) May 23, 2013
See photos of the Ring Nebula 2,300 light-years from Earth in the Lyra constellation.
Private Spaceships for Space Tourists to Launch Big Test Flights May 23, 2013
Virgin Galactic and XCOR Aerospace are on track to do big business soon.
Space History Photo: Gemini 12 Splashdown May 23, 2013
The Gemini 12 spacecraft floats to the ocean surface as a helicopter hovers above.
Why Don't We Have Space Elevators Yet? May 23, 2013
There's just one thing keeping space elevators from existence.

NASA Breaking News

NASA Education Offers Summer of Innovation 'Mini-Awards' May 23, 2013
NASA's Summer of Innovation project is accepting proposals through Monday, June 10, from organizations that want to offer students science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational experiences this summer.
NASA'S Hubble Space Telescope Reveals the Ring Nebula's True Shape May 23, 2013
The Ring Nebula's distinctive shape makes it a popular illustration for astronomy books. But new observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope of the glowing gas shroud around an old, dying, sun-like star reveal a new twist.
NASA Hosts Google+ Hangout with Recently Returned Space Station Astronauts May 22, 2013
NASA will host a Google+ Hangout with the three recently returned International Space Station astronauts from 3-4 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 23.
NASA Announces Global Best in Class Winners for the International Space Apps Challenge May 22, 2013
A panel of international judges from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other partner organizations has selected five "best in class" solutions as winners of the 2013 International Space Apps Challenge.
Herschel Space Observatory Finds Mega Merger of Galaxies May 22, 2013
A massive and rare merging of two galaxies has been spotted in images taken by the Herschel space observatory, a European Space Agency mission with important NASA participation.
Massachusetts Students Speak Live With Orbiting NASA Astronaut May 21, 2013
NASA Expedition 35 astronaut and flight engineer Chris Cassidy will speak live from the International Space Station with students at Talbot Innovation Middle School in Fall River, Mass., at 10:05 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 23.
NASA Calls For Phase II Visionary Advanced Concepts May 21, 2013
NASA is looking for far-out ideas. NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program is seeking Phase II proposals for continuation of promising studies selected during the first phase of the visionary program.
NASA and The White House Pay Tribute to Sally Ride May 20, 2013
NASA and President Obama are honoring the life and legacy of Sally Ride on the day a national tribute was held for the first American woman in space.
NASA, Bigelow to Discuss Private Sector Human Space Exploration and Development May 20, 2013
NASA and Bigelow Aerospace of Las Vegas are holding a media availability at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, May 23, to discuss the agency's Space Act Agreement with the company for its insight on collaborating with commercial industry on exploration beyond Earth orbit. Journalists can participate in-person or by teleconference.
Vanderbilt Takes Top Prize in NASA Student Launch Challenge May 20, 2013
The Aerospace Club of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., took first prize in the 2013 annual NASA Student Launch Projects challenge, in which student teams design, build and fly small rockets with science payloads to an altitude of 1 mile and return them safely to Earth.

LiveScience.com – Top Stories

Battle-Bruised King Richard III Buried in Hasty Grave May 23, 2013
King Richard III was buried without pomp in a sloppy grave.
Tenochtitlán: History of Aztec Capital May 23, 2013
Modern-day Mexico City sits atop the ruins of this once-great center of the Aztec Empire.
Cold-Loving Bacteria Offer Clues for Life on Mars May 23, 2013
The hardy microbes can withstand temperatures close to those on Mars.
US Teen Birth Rate Drops May 23, 2013
Teen birth rates have dropped by nearly half; experts attribute to a number of factors
Human Heart: Anatomy, Function & Facts May 23, 2013
The human heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system.
Visual Motion Filtering Test Accurately Predicts IQ | Video May 23, 2013
How well people can filter out motion in a simple visual test predicts IQ almost as well as the constituent parts of the test.
What is a Hologram? May 23, 2013
Holography is a photographic technique that records the light scattered from an object, and then presents it in a way that appears three-dimensional.
Warp Drive and 'Star Trek': Physics of Future Space Travel (Op-Ed) May 23, 2013
Physicist Marc Millis discusses how close humanity really is to a faster-than-light drive like warp speed on "Star Trek."
Earthquakes Create Global-Scale GPS Errors May 23, 2013
Even GPS sites thousands of miles from faults were shifted by big earthquakes.
Why the Internet Sucks You in Like a Black Hole May 23, 2013
From its slot-machine rewards to its ability to spur our fight-or-flight response, the Internet's structure makes it easy to use it compulsively.
Active Hurricane Season Expected, US Forecasters Say May 23, 2013
Experts predict 7 to 11 hurricanes this season.
Yikes! Cockroaches Evolved to Avoid Sugary Baits May 23, 2013
Roach taste buds changed to avoid sweet-tasting pesticides.
H7N9 Flu Study Hints at How It May Spread in People May 23, 2013
Researchers study how the H7N9 flu virus spreads in ferrets to better understand how it might spread in people.
Study: Conservation Areas Not Protecting Unique Endangered Species May 23, 2013
A new map shows distinct species are not well protected under current plans.
Oops - Breakthrough Cloning Paper Has Errors May 23, 2013
Stem cell cloning paper contains problems, but scientist stands by work.
US Amphibians in Sharp Decline May 23, 2013
Frogs, toads and salamanders are vanishing from American habitats faster than feared.
Pregnancy Hormone May Predict Postpartum-Depression Risk May 23, 2013
A hormone released by the placenta that is tied to stress and preterm birth may also predict which moms develop postpartum depression
Colorful Dance | Space Wallpaper May 23, 2013
This stunning space wallpaper shows the youngest-known supernova remnant in our galaxy, which lies 10,000 light years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. The light from this exploding star first reached Earth in the 1600s.
How the White Tiger Got His Coat May 23, 2013
The feline's genetics holds the key to its striking color.
Simple Vision Test Predicts IQ May 23, 2013
A simple test of how well people filter foreground from background motion can predict IQ.

Masten-space.com Blog updates–X-Prize winner!

Xaero B Rises March 18, 2013
Since last summer, even while we focused on Xombie flights for JPL and expanding Xaero’s flight envelope, we were working. Designing, tweaking, and starting to build the next iteration of Xaero that we affectionately (and creatively) call Xaero-B. We’re finally ready to pull the curtain back and share her with you! Xaero-B is intended to [...]
February Flight Frenzy! February 1, 2013
We finished our work early and now we have extra time for you! As a result, a special one-time deal can be yours this February. Think of it as our Valentine’s Day present to the space community. For projects that can fly by the end of February, we’re offering an open loop flight on our [...]
Announcing Postgraduate Fellowships January 25, 2013
We’re about to embark on a historic year for Masten Space Systems. Team members will be part of test flight firsts, the design and construction of some of the most advanced suborbital test vehicles ever built, and fulfillment of some unique contracts that will further establish Masten as the world leader in VTVL technology. We’re excited today [...]
Introducing Scimitar October 9, 2012
I’m often reminded of an inspirational quote from a truly great self-made man: “I’m on to the next one On to the next one On to the next one On to the next one On to the next one On to the next one On to the next one Hold up, freeze Somebody bring me [...]
Next September 18, 2012
Last week we encountered a sub system failure in flight that necessitated turning the rocket off while still in the air. Landing at that point winds up considerably rearranging the rocket into rocket parts. Since then we’ve heard from a lot of folks offering support, encouragement, and concern. Thank you. Please know that the team [...]
Xaero Test Update September 11, 2012
Today, Masten Space Systems conducted a flight test of Xaero to 1 km altitude with the intention of testing flight controls at higher ascent and descent velocities. Our test objectives were met and initial results show the vehicle performed better than expected at altitude. However, the vehicle was lost during final approach to landing, and [...]
Xombie 750 Meter Downrange Flight, Precision Landing August 16, 2012
You may have noticed we’ve been flying Xombie a lot lately doing some interesting things. We just finished the third leg of a flight campaign on Xombie that expands the boundaries of what we believe to be the nation’s leading terrestrial landing testbed. We are working hard to deliver a way to test systems at [...]
Xaero: 444 for the 4th! July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day from Masten headquarters! It’s been a while since we released a video but trust us, we’ve been busy! In addition to multiple client projects and bending metal in the shop on yet-to-be-unveiled rocket hardware, we’ve been spending a significant amount of time on Xaero, culminating in a flight to 444 meters AGL [...]
Katana First Fire May 22, 2012
Hello from Mojave! It’s time for some video of some new hardware! On Friday, we fired Masten Space Systems’ newest engine prototype, the Katana class KA5S at our test site in Mojave, CA. In this video, you’ll see a 2 second mid-throttle run on a new engine test trailer designed to test engines significantly larger than [...]
Why Precision Landing? February 16, 2012
We’ve received a number of inquiries about precision landing and why it’s important to us – shouldn’t we be focusing on high altitude suborbital vehicles? The short version is that it addresses a major market need and provides near-term customers for us as we develop our long-term launch capability. That said, it also is an [...]

Discovery Space News

Hubble's Best Ever View of a Giant Cosmic... Donut? May 23, 2013
In brand new observations made by Hubble of the famous Ring Nebula, astronomers have discovered its true shape. Continue reading →
For Rent: Shuttle Launch Pad May 23, 2013
NASA on Thursday posted a “For Lease” sign on one of its space shuttle launch pads, as it continues to downsize and revamp the Kennedy Space Center following the program’s retirement. Continue reading →
Can Life's Fingerprint Be Found On Super-Earths? May 23, 2013
Future space observatories could detect biological tracers in exoplanetary atmospheres, but we won't be able to definitively find life until we physically visit those alien worlds. Continue reading →
Opportunity Finds More Signs of Mars' Wet Past May 23, 2013
The venerable Mars rover Opportunity, the older and smaller cousin of Curiosity, has discovered another water-weathered rock hinting that the Red Planet could have supported life in its ancient past.
First Ever Topographic Map of Titan Produced May 22, 2013
The first topographic map of the surface of Titan gives a fascinating new insight into Saturn's giant moon. Continue reading →
NASA's Asteroid Mission a Dead-End to Mars? May 22, 2013
NASA’s plan to capture an asteroid and re-position it around the moon for an astronaut visit sounds cool, but it’s a side-show on the road to Mars.
Rough Roving: Curiosity's Wheels Show Damage May 22, 2013
Close-up imagery of Mars rover Curiosity's aluminum wheels reveal obvious wear and tear -- is such damage expected so early into the mission? Continue reading →
Violent Galactic Clash May Solve Cosmic Mystery May 22, 2013
The mother of all cosmic collisions has been spotted between two galaxies containing a total of 400 billion stars, igniting the birth of 2,000 new stars per year! Continue reading →
3-D Printed Pizza to Feed Mars Colonists? May 22, 2013
Enter the 3-D printer: your all-in-one solution to habitat-building, gun-making and now space pizza preparation! Continue reading →
Can Space Tourism Save Earth? May 21, 2013
Opening spaceflight up to the masses could help spark a global conservation ethic that stems the tide of environmental destruction on Earth.

New Scientist

Earth's tides are shoving the moon away faster May 22, 2013
The North Atlantic is now wide enough to create exceptionally high tides, making the rate of the moon's retreat faster now than it was 50 million years ago
String theory may limit space brain threat May 22, 2013
Hypothetical conscious entities that randomly pop into existence may undermine our view of the universe – string theory may banish these Boltzmann brains
Drake equation for alien life gets an upgrade May 22, 2013
The planet-spotting Kepler telescope seems doomed, but its discoveries along with a new version of the famous Drake equation will sharpen the hunt for ET
Over the rainbow: Patchwork view of Kansas from space May 20, 2013
From 700 kilometres above Kansas, you can see how huge swathes of the state have been patterned by agriculture
Astrophile: Saturn's egg moon Methone is made of fluff May 17, 2013
Sitting in an icy nest near Saturn, tiny Methone is oddly smooth, perhaps because it is made of lightweight stuff that can flow to erase impact scars

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