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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

Saturn Moon's Weird Ridge Rained Down from Space April 24, 2014
Saturn certainly has some oddball moons and astronomers think they're close to explaining how a weird feature formed on one of them. New 3D maps are giving scientists an idea of how Iapetus' strange moons actually formed.
WATCH LIVE NOW: Manned Mars Exploration Conference October 6, 2012
NASA officials and Mars exploration advocates discuss manned missions to the Red Planet at the Humans 2 Mars summit, which runs from April 22-24, 2014.
'Graveyard' on the Moon's Far Side Welcomes NASA Spacecraft April 24, 2014
NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) slammed into the moon's surface, as planned, in the early hours of April 18, bringing to six the number of spacecraft whose remains are known to dot the lunar far side.
US Air Force's Mysterious X-37B Space Plane Passes 500 Days in Orbit April 24, 2014
The U.S. Air Force's X-37B space plane launched on its third and latest mission on Dec. 11, 2012. As of today (April 24), the vehicle has been aloft for 500 days — far longer than its officially stated maximum orbital lifetime of 270 days.
Gathered Observations | Space Wallpaper April 24, 2014
This stunning space wallpaper shows a patch of sky from the COSMOS survey, as viewed by XMM-Newton. COSMOS is a project studying how galaxies form and evolve, gathering observations using a variety of ground- and space-based telescopes.
Solar Eclipse Will Transform Sun into 'Ring of Fire' Next Week April 23, 2014
The sun will look like a ring of fire above some remote parts of the world next Tuesday (April 29) during a solar eclipse, but most people around the world won't get a chance to see it.
'Ring of Fire' Annular Solar Eclipse of April 29, 2014 (Visibility Maps) April 23, 2014
On April 29, 2014, the moon will block much of the sun in a so-called annular solar eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" solar eclipse. See where the solar eclipse will be visible from in this Space.com gallery.
Moon and Mercury Shine Together in Amateur Photo April 23, 2014
Skywatcher Victor Rogus of Jadwin, Missouri captured this wonderful image of 4 percent illuminated moon in conjunction with planet Mercury on Feb. 27, 2014. See how he did it.
Virgin Galactic and Land Rover Team Up for Space Travel (Video) April 23, 2014
Automaker Land Rover is teaming up with private spaceflight company Virgin Galactic to help transport future commercial astronauts on Earth before flights to space.
Amateur Astronomers Capture Magnificent Mix of Celestial Delights in Amazing Photo April 23, 2014
Two Michigan-based photographers, Terry Hancock of Fremont and Robert Fields of Howell Township, captured this brilliant image of three nebulas and a star cluster on April 11. See how they did it.
Buzz Aldrin Wants NASA Astronauts to Visit Asteroid in Deep Space April 23, 2014
While moonwalker Buzz Aldrin thinks that a mission sending humans to an asteroid is a good idea, the Apollo astronaut isn't so happy with NASA's current plan to get astronauts to a space rock.
Lyrid Meteors Rain Over Earth, NASA Cameras Watch | Video April 23, 2014
The annual meteor shower peaked on April 22nd, 2014 and NASA's All Sky Fireball Network captured many of the streaking meteors as they burnt up in the atmosphere.
Spacewalking Astronauts Replace Dead Computer on Space Station April 23, 2014
A pair of NASA astronauts replaced a dead backup computer on the International Space Station during a short spacewalk Wednesday (April 23) to restore a critical computer system back to full strength.
Virgin Galactic + Land Rover Partnership Driving to Sub-Orbital Tourism | Video April 23, 2014
In a marketing exercise, the private space tourism company has joined forces with the sport utility vehicle giant to unveil the Land Rover Discovery Sport compact SUV.
Spacewalk Photos: NASA Astronauts Replace Dead Space Station Computer (April 23, 2014) April 23, 2014
See photos of NASA astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Steve Swanson as they spacewalk outside the International Space Station on April 23, 2014 to replace a dead backup computer on the outpost's exterior.
US Astronauts Taking Spacewalk to Fix Space Station Today: Watch Live April 23, 2014
Two NASA astronauts will take a short spacewalk to replace a dead computer on the International Space Station today. See how to watch it live here.
SpaceX Video Captures Amazing Reusable Rocket Test Launch and Landing April 23, 2014
SpaceX's Falcon 9R rocket soared about 820 feet into the air last week at the company's rocket development facility in McGregor, Texas, then came back down to Earth for a soft landing on the launch pad as planned.
Mars Missions Could Make Humanity a Multi-Planet Species, NASA Chief Says April 23, 2014
In order for humanity to survive into the distant future, we need to visit and even colonize other worlds, according to NASA chief Charles Bolden.
Guion Bluford: First African-American in Space April 23, 2014
Guion "Guy" Bluford is a former NASA astronaut who was the first African-American to fly into space. He flew four shuttle missions.
Cross-Section of the Universe | Space Wallpaper April 23, 2014
This space wallpaper of a galaxy cluster taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope gives a remarkable cross-section of the Universe, showing objects at different distances and stages in cosmic history.

LiveScience.com – Top Stories

Image of the Day January 27, 2010
Amazing images every day!
Dolphins Put Sponges on Snouts to Snag Elusive Snacks April 24, 2014
Dolphins can use sponges as tools to snag food they could not otherwise grab, the first direct evidence that dolphins use tools to carve out unique places in the food chain.
'Godzilla' the Hockey Goalie? Rare Mineral Specimen Up for Sale April 24, 2014
Common minerals came together in a bubble of a lava flow to form a one-of-a-kind specimen, dubbed 'Godzilla as a Hockey Goalie.' This and other mineral specimens go up for auction in May.
In Photos: A Fuzzy 'Godzilla' & Other Snazzy Minerals April 24, 2014
The minerals are common, but the configuration of this 6-inch-tall specimen makes it one-of-a-kind. The unusual form, which came together in a bubble in a lava flow, inspired the nickname Godzilla as a Hockey Goalie.
VIDEO: Solving the world's toilet shortage April 24, 2014
Overcoming the Water Wars (Op-Ed) April 24, 2014
Treating water like a "bankable" commodity may help nations manage scarce water resources around the globe.
Why Adopting an Older Pet Makes Sense (Op-Ed) April 24, 2014
If you are about to adopt a pet, it makes sense to first consider older, mellower candidates. Keywords: expert
For Fecal Transplants, Frozen Poop Just as Good April 24, 2014
The devastating intestine infection called Clostridium difficile can be treated with a so-called "poop transplant," and now new research shows that frozen poop may work just well with fresh fecal matter.
Zoos, Aquariums and Their Visitors Are Critical Advocates for Conservation (Op-Ed) April 24, 2014
Zoos and aquariums are hubs for inspiring the public to support wildlife conservation.
Revealing Wavelengths of Light | Space Wallpaper April 24, 2014
Scientists created this stunning space wallpaper, which is a composite image of Vesta's crater Aelia. The image reveals the flow material on the inside and outside of the crater.
Pregnancy Diet and Nutrition | What to Eat, What Not to Eat April 24, 2014
There's a reason they say you're "eating for two" when you're pregnant. Find out what to eat when pregnant and what foods to avoid.
4 Ways to Avoid Feeling 'Hangry' (and Save Your Marriage) April 24, 2014
That "hangry" feeling you get, when you've waited too long between meals, can bring trouble in relationships, a new study suggests. Here's how to avoid the drops in blood sugar levels that can lead to feeling hangry.
Not So Harmless? Pot Linked to Heart Problems April 23, 2014
Pot may not have a chill, calming effect on everyone – evidence is emerging that for some people, smoking marijuana could increase the risk of heart problems, doctors say.
Tiny Insect Parts Revealed in New 3D, True-Color Images April 23, 2014
A new scanning system, which uses basic equipment, can capture 3D models of insects in color.
Misleading Gun-Death Chart Draws Fire April 23, 2014
Recent news reports about how Florida's "stand your ground" law affected the number of deaths in the state have raised a few eyebrows, thanks to a strange statistical chart.
Deep-Sea Robot Explores Shipwrecks Thursday: Watch Live Online April 23, 2014
Watch live as a remotely operated vehicle explores debris and artifacts from one of the three mysterious shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Truth About Marijuana: Health Risks Trivialized (Op-Ed) April 23, 2014
Marijuana may not be the "safe" drug many think it is.
Sugar Wars - Food Industry Held Accountable | FED Up Trailer April 23, 2014
From Katie Couric and Laurie David (producer of An Inconvenient Truth) comes a revealing look at the food industry's stance on weight loss. Premieres in theaters on May 9th, 2014.
Videos of Live Embryos, Cancer Cell Win 'Small World' Awards April 23, 2014
This video might change the way you look at quail eggs. A scientist who made a stunning time-lapse video of a growing quail embryo took home top honors in Nikon's 2013 Small World in Motion Competition.
Photos: Shipwrecks of the Deep Sea April 23, 2014
Photos of mysterious 19th century shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Spacewalking Astronauts Replace Dead Computer on Space Station April 23, 2014
Two astronauts made quick work of their repair during the spacewalk.
DNews: Why Does Russia See So Many Meteors? April 23, 2014
A few days ago, a fireball lit up the skies over Murmansk, Russia. It seems like Russia sees more meteors than the rest of the world. Why Russia? Trace and Discovery News Space Producer Ian O'Neill have the answer.
Saturn Moon's Weird Ridge Rained Down From Space April 22, 2014
Saturn certainly has some oddball moons and astronomers think they're close to explaining how a weird feature formed on one of them.
Asteroids Whack Earth More Often Than Thought April 22, 2014
An infrasound network detected 26 explosions between 2000 and 2013 caused by asteroids blasting apart in Earth's atmosphere.
DNews: Why NASA is Experimenting on Twins in Space April 22, 2014
To understand the the long-term effects of space on the human body, NASA is conducting an experiment involving twins! Join Tara as she explains what they hope to learn by sending one twin to space, but not the other.
Look Up! Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight April 21, 2014
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight (April 21) and if Mother Nature spoils your 'shooting stars' display with bad weather, you can watch the celestial light show live online with two webcasts.
'Easter Dragon' Pays a Visit to the Space Station April 21, 2014
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Monday opened the hatch on the SpaceX Dragon cargo ship that arrived Sunday and began unpacking more than two tons of supplies and experiments. Continue reading →
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.

New Scientist

Big bang breakthrough: The dark side of inflation April 23, 2014
The sighting of gravitational waves from the universe's birth is a great advance – but if confirmed might also be the ultimate setback for cosmology
Playing peek-a-boo in a colossal rocket box April 23, 2014
We take a rocket's-eye view of the monolithic gantry surrounding the European Space Agency's latest launch vehicle, the Vega, as it prepares for take-off
Build a stable wormhole with the help of dark aliens April 23, 2014
An extension of Einstein's gravity would let us build a wormhole – if we could send messages to invisible aliens via space-time ripples
Asteroid strike map built from nuclear watchdog data April 22, 2014
The network that monitors for covert nuclear weapons testing helped detect 26 asteroids entering Earth's atmosphere since 2000 – this movie maps them
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

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