Bill Housley
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Into the Dark–Escape of the Nomad
In a world where space travel is forbidden, former astronaut Stan McPherson wants to return to space but finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of interstellar cloak-and-dagger. Click the image above to read Chapter 1 online for free.
Where’s The Cat?
On a long cargo flight to the outer solar system, Pauline gets a visitor she didn't expect, and learns of a marvelous friend she never knew she had. Click on the image above to read this short fiction online for free.
Another Man’s Terrorist
Two orphaned child soldiers sell all they have to leave their war-torn planet on a quest for peace, but when they arrive at their new home they find that the war has beaten them there. Now the older sister Jessica must struggle to keep the only family she has left from being lost in a conflict that she no longer wants. Click the image above to read this story for free online. For a limited time only!
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- Nighttime Snowstorms May Swirl Across Mars August 22, 2017Mars may experience snowstorms at night, a new study finds, suggesting that the Martian atmosphere is far more active than previously thought.
- See Latest Videos of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, from Across U.S. and Space August 22, 2017See the latest videos of the 2017 total solar eclipse as they come in from observers across the U.S., in the air and in space here.
- Did the Solar Eclipse Damage Your Eyes? Here's How to Tell August 22, 2017Many watchers of today's solar eclipse may have glanced at the sun without proper eye protection. But how do you know if you've hurt your eyes?
- Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse August 22, 2017A group of cliff divers created their own celestial spectacle today (Aug. 21) in McMinnville, Oregon, by diving into a tank of water in the darkness of the total solar eclipse.
- Watch Live @ 12:45pm ET: Astronaut Candidates Talk to Space Station Crew August 22, 2017The 12 new NASA astronaut candidates will talk with members of the Expedition 52 crew on the International Space Station today at 12:45 p.m. EDT (1645 GMT), and then they'll take questions from the press at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
- Image of the Day August 22, 2017NASA photographer Aubrey Gemignani created this composite image of yesterday's total solar eclipse over Madras, Oregon. With crystal-clear skies, Madras was one of the best (and busiest) places to see the eclipse.
- NASA Has Big Plans for AI on Mars and Beyond August 22, 2017Artificial intelligence already aids the agency's research on Earth and the Red Planet, but scientists see great potential in expanding the role of AI, especially in deep space.
- 'Mr. Eclipse' Explains Why the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Is Special August 22, 2017First-timers and experienced eclipse observers alike gathered in Casper, Wyoming, to observe this incredible celestial sight.
- After 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse August 22, 2017The Great American Solar Eclipse has ended, but another total solar eclipse is coming to the U.S. in 2024, and planning is already underway.
- Lagrange Points: Parking Places in Space August 21, 2017A Lagrange point is a location in space where the interaction between gravitational and orbital forces creates a region of equilibrium where spacecraft can maintain constant orbits.
- The Most Amazing 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Photos Taken From Space August 21, 2017Here is a gallery of awesome photos of the ‘Great American Solar Eclipse’ taken by astronauts, satellites and stratospheric balloons!
- Solar Eclipse 2017 in Carbondale: Space.com is at the Crossroads August 21, 2017Space.com's Tariq Malik hits the road to Carbondale with Live Science's Denise Chow to cover the celestial event of the year, if not the century.
- Solar Eclipse from Orbit: Crew on Space Station Sees Moon's Shadow (Video, Photos) August 21, 2017As millions of people looked up to the sky to catch sight of the "Great American Eclipse," the six crewmembers on board the International Space Station gazed down to view the shadow of the moon darken the Earth below.
- Here Are 2017 Solar Eclipse Photos From Instagram, Twitter and the Web August 21, 2017See the first photos of the Great American Solar Eclipse and its crowds on Aug. 21 as they come in from Twitter, Instagram and around the web.
- Rare Coast-to-Coast Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Millions Across U.S. August 21, 2017For the first time in nearly a century, a total solar eclipse was visible to millions of spectators in the United States from coast to coast.
- President Trump Shows How Not to Watch an Eclipse August 21, 2017Doctors warned observers not to look at the partially eclipsed sun without wearing a pair of special glasses, but the president briefly ignored that advice.
- Watch the International Space Station Cross Over the Eclipsed Sun August 21, 2017Sky gazers watching today's Great American Solar Eclipse were treated to a rare view of the International Space Station (ISS) when the spacecraft flew past a partial eclipse of the sun.
- Solar Eclipse 2017 in Nashville: The Moon's Shadow in Music City August 21, 2017Space.com's Hanneke Weitering reports from her home state of Tennessee as she chronicles Music City's epic celebration of the solar eclipse.
- Photos: Coolest 2017 Solar Eclipse Signs and Celebrations August 21, 2017Across the U.S. today, people are celebrating the Great American Solar Eclipse. Here are some photos of eclipse parties and the signs people made to mark the event.
- Wow! See Totality from the 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse (Videos) August 21, 2017The Great American Solar Eclipse has now reached totality over Oregon, and video of the milestone moment is amazing. Check it out here at Space.com.
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LiveScience.com – Top Stories
- What to Do with Your Eclipse Glasses August 22, 2017People who purchased eclipse viewers for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse don't need to throw them away; they can donate them to children for the next eclipse, or hold on to them until 2024.
- After 'Super Bowl of Eclipses,' US Looks Forward to 2024 Total Solar Eclipse August 22, 2017The Great American Solar Eclipse has ended, but another total solar eclipse is coming to the U.S. in 2024 and planning is already underway.
- Did the Solar Eclipse Damage Your Eyes? Here's How to Tell August 21, 2017Many watchers of today's solar eclipse may have glanced at the sun without proper eye protection. But how do you know if you've hurt your eyes?
- Great American Eclipse Casts Shadow Over Great American Desert August 21, 2017The Great American Desert becomes a more pleasant place during a Great American Solar Eclipse.
- Cliff Divers Plunge into Oregon Water Tank During Total Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017A group of cliff divers created their own celestial spectacle today (Aug. 21) in McMinnville, Oregon, by diving into a tank of water in the darkness of the total solar eclipse.
- Trump Stares at the Sun During the Eclipse: Will It Harm His Eyes? August 21, 2017Even the president of the United States couldn't look away from the Great American Solar Eclipse.
- Scientists Respond to the Total Solar Eclipse on Twitter August 21, 2017From sheer awe to Pac-Man jokes, here's how famous scientists reacted to the total eclipse on Twitter.
- Watch the International Space Station Cross Over the Eclipsed Sun August 21, 2017Sky gazers watching today's Great American Solar Eclipse were treated to a rare view of the International Space Station (ISS) when the spacecraft flew past a partial eclipse of the sun.
- Hawaii Says Aloha to the Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017With the first light rays of light to touch Hawaii this early morning, people here bid aloha to a partial solar eclipse.
- Plane Crashes Near Madras, Eclipse 'Hotspot' August 21, 2017A small plane en route to Madras, Oregon — a "hotspot" for eclipse watching — crashed on Saturday, killing one person.
- Photos: 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse August 21, 2017See incredible images of the 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse.
- The Eclipse Will Reveal the Sun's Scientific Secrets August 21, 2017Despite fancy telescopes and solar observatories, total eclipses like the one today offer scientists a unique chance to understand the sun's dynamics.
- Solar Eclipse Traffic: What Are the Roads Like? August 21, 2017The most anticipated celestial event of the year — the solar eclipse — is here, enchanting millions with midday darkness, leading to far fewer traffic jams in many areas of the United States than expected.
- Today's Eclipse May Help Scientists Predict Space Weather Storms August 21, 2017A new simulation of the corona of the sun during the total solar eclipse today could test predictions about these huge jets of plasma that emanate from the sun.
- Gorgeous Images of the Sun's Corona in Simulation August 21, 2017A new simulation of the corona of the sun during the total solar eclipse today could test predictions about these huge jets of plasma that emanate from the sun.
- Crossroads of the Solar Eclipse: Best Photos from Carbondale 2017 August 21, 2017Here are some of the coolest photos from in and around Carbondale, a city along the path of totality for the August 2017 solar eclipse.
- Can You Photograph the Solar Eclipse with Your Phone or Tablet? August 21, 2017Can you photograph the phenomenon with my cell phone or tablet? With a few caveats, the answer is "yes."
- The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017 Is Happening Today August 21, 2017The first total solar eclipse to cross the contiguous United States in 99 years occurs today and millions of skywatchers are ready to watch.
- Total Solar Eclipse Transforms Illinois Town Into a Celestial Super Bowl August 21, 2017When it comes to total solar eclipses, "X" marks the spot for this college town, and excitement is building as people gear up for what's being heralded as the "Great American Solar Eclipse."
- 1 Day Until the Solar Eclipse! NASA Scientist Explains What Makes Eclipses Spectacular August 20, 2017We're just one day away from the Great American Solar Eclipse, and people across the U.S. are getting ready to see this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.
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Masten-space.com Blog updates–X-Prize winner!
- Masten Achieves First Hot-Fire of Broadsword Rocket Engine May 11, 2017Mojave, CA – On September 30, 2016, Masten Space Systems successfully concluded the 13-month design, build, and test period for the first development unit of the Broadsword 25 rocket engine, funded as a technology demonstration under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1) program. This first phase of the engine […]
- What’s the Point? April 27, 2017That is a question that comes up from time to time when people see Xaero-B and Xodiac. Both vehicles seem to be doing what other rocket companies have already *demonstrated* and to greater lengths at that. The underlying premise of the question is this: you are not seeing anything that hasn’t already been done. And
- Masten’s Green Bipropellant: MXP-351 March 23, 2017As part of our partnership with NASA through the Lunar CATALYST (Lunar Cargo Transportation and Landing by Soft Touchdown) program, we have been actively developing a proprietary new bipropellant – MXP-351. This propellant is intended to be flown on our XL-1 lunar lander which is capable of bringing up to 100 kg (221 lb) softly
- Summer 2017 Internship December 5, 2016Masten is now accepting intern applications for the Summer of 2017. If you’ve followed us you know we’ve had a great history of outstanding interns working with us. There are few places like us that can deliver an internship with this level of responsibility and hands on work. We’re not looking for gophers, we’re looking for
- Introducing Xodiac and XaeroB June 7, 2016Introducing the next generation of reusable rockets – Masten’s Xodiac and XaeroB. These two new rockets are designed and built on the success of their predecessors – Xombie, Xoie, and Xaero. For those who have followed us, you will see the obvious connection to our previous vehicles. With this new iteration, we are bringing greater capability
- Masten Space Systems selected by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for XS-1 Program July 23, 2014Mojave, CA (July 23, 2014) — Masten Space Systems, Inc. (Masten) announced today that the company has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of Phase 1 of the Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1) program to develop a reusable launch vehicle. Over the last decade, Masten has built three highly
- Astrobotic Technology And Masten Space Systems Perform Visually Guided Precision Landing June 30, 2014Contact John Thornton contact@astrobotic.com Sean Mahoney smahoney@masten.aero FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY AND MASTEN SPACE SYSTEMS PERFORM VISUALLY GUIDED PRECISION LANDING Groundbreaking effort integrates two privately developed technology platforms to validate performance of autonomous precision landing capability Mojave, CA: Astrobotic Te […]
- Project Prometheus May 19, 2014A lot has been going on in the past year, and while we have been busy with clients and flying customer payloads, the Masten Team has also been thinking about ways we could engage the broader community and increase accessibility to our VTVL vehicles. One of the largest barriers to entry for any technology developer
- NASA Partners with Masten for Lunar CATALYST April 30, 2014We’re excited to be part of opening the moon to commercial enterprises. Masten has been investing private money for years building core technologies to open the Moon for business. The CATALYST program is a great step towards unlocking the Moon’s potential. (Source: NASA)
- Masten featured on PBS documentary December 2, 2013We get asked on a regular basis what life is like working at Masten. Well, the good folks at KQED (San Francisco Bay Area PBS affiliate) came out in May to capture a slice of Mojave with a healthy dose of Masten rockets. Watch for Masten to appear around time marker 13:47. We really enjoyed hosting
Discovery Space News
- Huge Tsunamis May Have Ravaged Ancient Mars May 25, 2016When Mars was a wet world, did its oceans experience powerful tsunamis spawned by meteorite impacts?
- Collapsing Cosmic Clouds Birth Black Hole Monsters May 24, 2016Supermassive black holes occupy all known galaxies, but astronomers have little idea how they formed. Now space telescopes have found a clue.
- Mystery Plumes: Did the Sun Bruise Mars? May 24, 2016Strange plumes have been spotted high in the Martian atmosphere that have, so far, defied explanation. Now scientists think space weather is to blame.
- NASA Probe Tracks Object in Solar System's Badlands May 23, 2016While coasting through the outer solar system, NASA's New Horizons is busying itself with astronomical observations of a distant Kuiper Belt Object.
- Solar Superflares Set Stage for Life on Earth May 23, 2016Earth could have grown warm enough for liquid water as far back as 4 billion years ago thanks to massive and frequent solar flares.
- See the Red Planet with Your Own Eyes This Weekend May 21, 2016Mars reaches opposition this weekend, making Saturday and Sunday (May 21 and 22) an opportune time to see the Red Planet with your own eyes.
- Extreme Exoplanets Reveal Migration Mystery May 20, 2016A star hosting 4 massive gas giant exoplanets has been spotted -- is this how our solar system looked in its ancient past?
- How to Form Io's Mountains? Just Squeeze! May 20, 2016On Earth, mountains form along tectonic boundaries, but Io, Jupiter's volcanic moon, is awash with molten rock and dotted with solitary mountains -- how did they form?
- DNews: Meet a Black Hole 17 Billion Times the Sun's Mass May 20, 2016DNews sits down with U.C. Berkeley astronomy professor Chung-Pei Ma to learn all about supermassive black holes, including one nearby that's just honking huge.
- LHC Opens the Quantum Physics Floodgates May 20, 2016As it restarts its mission to discover weird and exotic things about our universe, the Large Hadron Collider is about to become a firehose of quantum data.
New Scientist
- I watched the eclipse with scientists hunting the sun’s secrets August 22, 2017Leah Crane joined solar researchers to watch yesterday’s eclipse, a rare chance to look at a scorching ring of space around the sun that we can almost never see
- Solar eclipses: heaven-sent chance to mix art and science August 21, 2017To understand the sun at eclipse you need an artist's eye, finds Science Museum director Ian Blatchford
- It could be snowing on Mars right now August 21, 2017The Red Planet may have had intense snowstorms long ago when it was wetter, but a model shows it could still have violent snowfall at night when the clouds cool
- Great American Eclipse: Everything you need to know to get ready August 21, 2017The stage is set for the first total solar eclipse in the continental US since 1979. Here’s our guide to the best way to enjoy the spectacle
- Bringing the Royal Observatory at Greenwich back to life August 20, 2017For the first time in 60 years astronomy could be reborn in one of its most iconic locations, the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London
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