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What? A Space Rodeo?

• July 7, 2012 • Leave a Comment

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Preorder Now for the Release Date

• September 18, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Book Signing in Tooele

• September 16, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Just Launched–Into the Dark on Facebook.

• September 6, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Into the Dark Available Now for Pre-order (update)

• August 28, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Space.com Top Stories

Stunning Hubble Telescope View Reveals Deep View of Universe (Video, Image) April 21, 2014
The Hubble image, released today, is a 14-hour exposure that shows objects about 1 billion times fainter than the naked eye can see. Most of the visible galaxies lie less than 5 billion light-years away, but some objects are much more distant.
SpaceX’s F9R Reusable Rocket Launches on 1st Test Flight | Video April 21, 2014
SpaceX’s F9R reusable rocket prototype launches on its first test flight, a vertical liftoff and landing test that carried the rocket 250 meters above a test pad in McGregor, Texas. SpaceX Grasshopper Scares Cows: http://goo.gl/u5KfQh
SpaceX Photos: 3rd Dragon Cargo Mission Soars to Space Station March 11, 2014
See photos from SpaceX's third Dragon space capsule mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station for NASA. The mission launches April 18, 2014 from Cape Canaveral, Fla.
SpaceX Dragon Makes Easter Delivery at International Space Station April 20, 2014
A commercial Dragon cargo ship built by SpaceX made an Easter delivery to the International Space Station Sunday (April 20) to deliver tons of gear, supplies and even some treats for the astronauts on board.
NASA WEBCASTS: Dragon Cargo Capsule Berths to Space Station October 6, 2012
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo capsule is scheduled to rendezvous with the International Space Station at 7:14 a.m. EDT on Sunday. Watch the orbital meetup live here, beginning at 5:45 a.m. EDT Sunday.
Red Tape Hinders Study of Asteroid Impacts on Earth April 20, 2014
At issue is the ability to combine space data with outputs from a global network of seismic, infrasound and hydroacoustic sensors that have been deployed worldwide to provide treaty verification for a nuclear test ban.
SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Chasing Space Station for Easter Morning Rendezvous April 19, 2014
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon spacecraft launched on Friday afternoon riding a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to orbit. Dragon is due to be grappled by the space station's robotic arm at 7:14 a.m. EDT Sunday.
Carl Sagan & 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey': Complete Coverage March 9, 2014
Carl Sagan launched 'Cosmos,' an epic 1980 TV series that brought science to the public like never before. Now, Sagan's legacy lives on in 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey' — a 13-episode series airing on Fox. See our complete coverage.
Best Night Sky Photos of the Week: April 19, 2014 April 19, 2014
From a stunning time-lapse of the Milky Way to the Blood moon, don't miss these amazing night sky images by stargazers and Space.com readers.
Best Space Photos of the Week - April 19, 2014 April 19, 2014
From five volcanoes erupting at once to a cross-section of the universe, don't miss these amazing space images of the week for April 19, 2014.
'Cosmos' App Puts the Universe in Your Smartphone April 19, 2014
Fox has a new app for space fans who need more than their weekly dose of "Cosmos." Available for the iPhone and Android, the free app lets users carry the show's sleek CGI graphics in their pocket, with previews and clips of the 13 episodes.
SpaceX Claims Milestone With Bold Reusable Rocket Test April 19, 2014
SpaceX's audacious plan to land part of a rocket in the ocean after launching it to space may not have gone perfectly, but the private spaceflight company's founder still considers it a success, one that could help lead to reusable rockets in the future.
SpaceX's Dragon 'Chases' the Space Station: See It This Weekend April 18, 2014
Skywatchers across parts of the United States and southern Canada will get an opportunity to watch as the private spaceflight company SpaceX's Dragon capsule "chases" the International Space Station across the sky.
SpaceX Launches Robotic Cargo Mission to Space Station April 18, 2014
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon spacecraft blasted off at 3:25 p.m. EDT today from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, riding into space atop the company's Falcon 9 rocket. Dragon is scheduled to rendezvous with the orbiting lab on Sunday.
SpaceX Launches Cargo Mission to Space Station, Reusable Rocket Test | Video April 18, 2014
The Falcon 9 rocket carrying Dragon lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on April 18th, 2014. Its first stage has retractable legs attached and an re-entry burn and water landing will be attempted.
Easter Skies Feature Big Dipper and Southern Cross April 18, 2014
As soon as darkness falls this Easter weekend, step outside and look skyward. What is the most prominent and easiest star pattern to recognize? If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you only need to look overhead and toward the north.
Vitamins from Space! B3 Found in Meteorites April 18, 2014
An essential nutrient for life on Earth also cooks up in space, a new study finds.
Space History Photo: Standing on the Edge of the Bay April 18, 2014
An astronaut evaluates the Portable Foot Restraint in space.
Gargantuan Iceberg – 8X Manhattan-Size – Has Left Glacier | Time-Lapse Video April 18, 2014
“Ice island B31” is 200 feet thick and 21mi X 12mi. It separated from the Antarctic Pine Island Glacier in Nov. 2013. NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites have been imaging its progress towards open ocean.
US Military Developing Foldable Space Telescope (Video, Images) April 18, 2014
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) says the telescope design — known as the Membrane Optical Imager for Real-Time Exploitation — would be of great use in geosynchronous Earth orbit.

LiveScience.com – Top Stories

Birthplace of Chili Pepper Farming Revealed April 21, 2014
Scientists have pinpointed the region where ancient farmers first cultivated Capsicum annuum, the most common kind of chili pepper.
Image of the Day January 27, 2010
Amazing images every day!
Kitchen Recipe for Graphene Wonder Material Developed April 21, 2014
Graphene, single-atom-thick sheets of pure carbon, is lighter than steel but many times stronger, with better electrical conductivity than copper. And now scientists have made it using a kitchen blender.
Missing Xenon Gas Found in Earth's Core April 21, 2014
Mysteriously, most of the expected levels of xenon are missing from Earth's atmosphere. Now, researchers might have the answer: The noble gas, which usually doesn't bond with other atoms, may chemically react with iron and nickel in Earth's core.
Russia, Ukraine, and Europe are Tied by Gas Dependency April 20, 2014
The German energy giant RWE has begun to “reverse flow” supplies of gas from Europe back to Ukraine via Poland, a process first arranged in 2012, with an agreement to deliver up to 10 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas per year.
7 Things You Need To Know About Cancer April 20, 2014
A beautiful country and a nation of wonderful, creative and vibrant people - the film aims to highlight some of the successes and challenges of global cancer care in low and middle-income nations.
Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week April 20, 2014
From really old dirt to an ancient wrestling contract, these are the most interesting stories in Science this week.
Searching Underwater for MH370 is a Shot in the Dark (Op-Ed) April 20, 2014
The ongoing search for missing flight MH370 has shown how finding objects such as debris on the ocean is difficult, but finding them underwater in the deep ocean is much more challenging.
Searching High and Low for Dark Matter (Q+A) April 20, 2014
Astrophysicists are getting to the depth of dark matter.
Improbable Resurrections: 5 Real Cases of Coming Back to Life April 19, 2014
On Easter Sunday, Christians around the world will celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection, in which, according to the New Testament, Christ rose from the dead after his crucifixion.
Animal Sex: How Elephants Do It April 19, 2014
Despite some human-like characteristics, elephants' mating behaviors are very different from our own.
Wow! The Most Amazing Images in Science This Week April 19, 2014
The lunar eclipse, a time to reflect and the crash of a black hole are just the tip of the iceberg for this week's images.
A Swell New View: Satellites Can Monitor Volcanoes April 19, 2014
Satellite observations may tie the ground's movement to volcanic eruptions.
Science Suggests 'The Dog' Doesn't Exist (Op-Ed) April 19, 2014
Do you ever stay up late wondering if there really is a dog?
Beware the Lure of the Bunnies (Op-Ed) April 19, 2014
Chickens make lousy house pets (and bunnies take a lot of work) — something to remember at Easter.
Kindle vs. Books? Children Just Don't See It That Way (Op-Ed) April 19, 2014
A furious debate has been raging for some years now between adults. Are you a Kindle lover or a devotee of the good, old-fashioned book?
Australian Endangered Species: Largetooth Sawfish April 19, 2014
Sharks and rays are some of the world’s most threatened animals, with a quarter of all species at risk of extinction.
The Easter Bunny Tale: Fun Fiction or Harmful Myth? (Op-Ed) April 19, 2014
All around the world many parents are preparing for Easter – possibly thinking of how Easter eggs will be hidden, how they will explain their delivery and perhaps bracing themselves for some challenging questions about the Easter Bunny.
Keeping Time: Why 60 Minutes? April 19, 2014
Dividing the day into hours, minutes and seconds is a recent practice with thousands of years of science and tradition behind it.
How Pot Smoking Changes Your Brain (Infographic) April 21, 2014
Studies of brain scans of pot smokers found that the density of brain matter was increased in the pleasure centers of the brain.

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

Fall 2014 Internships January 20, 2014
Masten is now accepting applications for internships for the Fall of 2014. 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
Masten featured on PBS documentary December 2, 2013
We 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
Summer 2014 Internships November 11, 2013
Masten is now accepting applications for internships for the Summer of 2014. 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
Joy and Sadness November 11, 2013
Most of the time these blog posts update you on just a glimpse of what’s going on behind the curtain over here at Masten, and the man behind that curtain for most of those posts over the last three plus years has been Colin. Today’s post is a little different. Today, it is both with
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

Discovery Space News

V-2: The Rocket Fueled by the Nazi War Machine April 21, 2014
The unexpected spinoffs from the weaponized rocket technology from World War Two ultimately led to the more peaceful space launch applications we have today. Continue reading →
Opportunity: The Amazing Self-Cleaning Mars Rover April 21, 2014
Opportunity has been given a new lease on life after the red planet gave the tenacious Mars rover a power-boosting spring clean. Continue reading →
DNews: Can We Grow Plants on Mars? April 20, 2014
Last year, NASA announced that they had found water on Mars. This posed a question to scientists: Could we grow plants in the soil of Mars? Trace explains what is necessary to grow crops on Earth, and if Mars is able to sustain life.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Defies Bleak Weather and Flies April 19, 2014
Defying a bleak weather forecast, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Friday to send a Dragon cargo capsule on its way to the International Space Station. Continue reading →
Kamikaze LADEE Moon Mission Ends With a Splat April 18, 2014
Out of fuel and flying fast, NASA’s LADEE spacecraft crashed into the moon early Friday, three days shy of its expected mission end. Continue reading →
Bathing in the Sunset of an 'Earth-Like' Alien World April 18, 2014
Could a sunset on Kepler-186f look like this? Continue reading →
Hubble Cuts a Core Sample Out of the Cosmos April 18, 2014
It's a big, big universe out there and the Hubble Space Telescope bores a hole over halfway out into it with this image, showing a gathering of galaxies near and far. Continue reading →
Earth-Likenesses: Have We Discovered Earth 2.0? April 17, 2014
Astronomers have announced the groundbreaking discovery of an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a star within its habitable zone. Although this is exciting, calling this world "Earth-like" is a little premature. Continue reading →
Most 'Earth-Like' Alien World Discovered April 17, 2014
About 500 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus lives a star, which, though smaller and redder than the sun, has a planet that may look awfully familiar.
Chew On This: Best Picture Yet of Gum 41 April 17, 2014
Hot young stars blaze at the center of a vast cloud of interstellar hydrogen gas in this stunning new observation by the awesomely powerful MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope at the La Silla Observatory. Continue reading →

New Scientist

Red lettuce and dinosaur germs head to space station April 18, 2014
SpaceX has launched its third cargo mission to the ISS, carrying gear that includes robot legs, a collapsible garden and a microbes from a dino fossil
The LADEE killers: NASA has crashed probe into moon April 18, 2014
The lunar spacecraft has been intentionally smashed into the far side of the moon after months spent measuring dust and testing laser-based broadband
Space shuttle carrier plane heads out on Texas convoy April 18, 2014
One of the huge 747s that gave piggyback rides to space shuttles is headed to Houston to star in an 8-storey-tall museum exhibit
Smallest life-friendly exoplanet may be lit by auroras April 17, 2014
Found by NASA's Kepler telescope, the world is slightly bigger than Earth and orbits an active red star that could drive dazzling sky shows
Swirling red nebula is part of angry chicken in the sky April 16, 2014
A crucible of bright stars illuminates a nebula in glowing red hydrogen that would normally be too faint for the human eye to see

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