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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- Meltwater From Glaciers May Have Flowed on Ancient Mars October 20, 2017A study suggests that past temperatures on Mars could have sometimes peaked just above freezing, allowing meltwater to carve out distinctive features.
- Spacecom Returns to SpaceX for One, Possibly Two Launches October 20, 2017Israeli satellite operator Spacecom has agreed to launch its next satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX in 2019, and will likely launch a second satellite on another Falcon 9 in 2020.
- Catch a 'Falling Star': Exploring Meteor Showers with Mobile Apps October 20, 2017Autumn brings longer and darker nights for skywatchers, as well as a bonus: an upswing in meteors, the bright and transitory trails of tiny particles that burn up as they plunge into Earth's atmosphere at tremendous speed.
- Pink Clouds Reveal Galactic Collision in New Cocoon Galaxy Image October 20, 2017A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals the Cocoon Galaxy, which was once entangled with a neighboring galaxy.
- Space Station Astronauts Are Taking a Spacewalk Today: Watch It Live October 20, 2017Two NASA astronauts will head outside the International Space Station for a 6.5-hour spacewalk today (Oct. 20), and you can watch their entire excursion live here at Space.com.
- Black Holes: Facts, Theory & Definition October 19, 2017Black holes are some of the strangest and most mysterious objects in the universe.
- NASA Map of Wildfire Damage Helps California Recovery Effort October 19, 2017NASA is using information from Earth-observing satellites to assist in recovery efforts following a series of devastating wildfires in northern California.
- New Hubble Gallery Reveals Glittering Messier Objects October 19, 2017Ninety-three shining Messier objects have been imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope and are now compiled into a gallery that shows their glittering, shining shapes in stunning detail.
- 'Soonish' Predicts World-Changing Tech: Author Q&A October 19, 2017"Soonish" offers a tantalizing glimpse of emerging technologies, and predicts where they could take us next.
- Elon Musk Offers More Technical Details on SpaceX's BFR Mars Rocket System October 19, 2017SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk disclosed additional technical details about his proposed BFR launch system Oct. 14, although he offered no additional information about the costs and financing of the vehicle.
- Cassini's Final Days Produced a Burst of Fresh Science October 19, 2017It will take decades to sift through the reams of data from Cassini's 13-year Saturn mission, but NASA researchers have just revealed some new insights.
- Google Doodle Honors the Nobel-Winning Astrophysicist 'Chandra' October 19, 2017Subramanyan Chandrasekhar, the namesake of NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, is honored today (Oct. 19) in a Google Doodle. Chandrasekhar did revolutionary work on the life and death of stars.
- Space Science Could Get Private-Funding Boost October 19, 2017There has been a surge in private resources dedicated to creating new commercial capabilities and initiating the next wave of space exploration — though not yet for discovery-driven scientific missions.
- Why You Shouldn't Expect to See 'Blade Runner' Replicants Anytime Soon October 19, 2017Why don't we have intelligent robots that seem human, like the replicants in "Blade Runner"?
- Best Space Books and Sci-Fi: A Space.com Reading List October 19, 2017Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.
- Best Spaceflight and Space History Books October 19, 2017Here are Space.com writers' and editors' picks for spaceflight and space history books that dazzle.
- Space Calendar 2017: Launches, Sky Events & More October 19, 2017Here's a guide to the major astronomical events of the next year, as well as space launches and milestones for spacecrafts already in travel.
- Image of the Day October 19, 2017This may look like a nebula in deep space, but this glowing cloud was photographed in Earth's atmosphere. The photo was taken shortly after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched with 10 Iridium communications satellites.
- Best Space Books for Kids October 19, 2017Feed and inspire a kid's thirst for space with these book picks by Space.com's writers and editors.
- Orionid Meteor Shower 2017: When, Where & How to See It This Weekend October 19, 2017Some of the brightest and swiftest shooting stars will bedazzle the night sky this year during the Orionid meteor shower, which will peak between Oct. 20 and 22 and continue through early November.
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LiveScience.com – Top Stories
- This Week's Strangest Science News October 20, 2017Ready to get weird? Here are some of the strangest stories on Live Science this week.
- Are Fears of Spiders and Snakes Innate? October 20, 2017Babies as young as 6 months become vigilant at the sight of creepy-crawlies.
- Snake Head Pops Out of Frog's Maw in Mesmerizing Photo October 20, 2017In a stunning frog photo recently shared widely from Reddit, a swallowed snake isn't going down without a fight.
- Almonds: Nutrition & Health Benefits October 19, 2017Almonds, the most popular nuts in the United States, are full of nutrients and may promote heart healthiness.
- Astral Projection: Just a Mind Trip October 19, 2017There's no evidence that people who think they've had an out-of-body experience have actually gone anywhere.
- Bacteria in Your Mouth Could Fuel Gut Diseases October 19, 2017Bacteria that normally live in a person's mouth could contribute to gut diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, a new study in mice suggests.
- California Bill: What Is Water Cremation? October 19, 2017People in California no longer need to decide between being buried or cremated when they die. On Oct. 15, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will allow for new option called "water cremation."
- How Blood-Bloated Mosquitoes Stealthily Avoid a Swat October 19, 2017A sneaky takeoff technique helps mosquitoes escape undetected after they bite you.
- The Best Coding Toys for Kids October 19, 2017From programmable robots to pocket-sized computers, there are a plethora of tools out there for kids to learn the basics of programming.
- Say What? Computer Game Improves Hearing in Noisy Situations October 19, 2017Want to follow conversations better in a noisy restaurant or bar? There soon may be an app for that.
- Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: It Helps Them Consolidate Memories October 19, 2017Bursts of brain activity called "sleep spindles" work to consolidate memories in dogs as they snooze, just like in humans.
- Your Dog Doesn't Want Just Your Food — He Wants Your Attention October 19, 2017Your dog may be trying to tell you something. From an inquisitive head tilt to "puppy dog eyes," the expressions of our canine companions may be their attempts to communicate, a new study finds.
- 9 New Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy October 19, 2017Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but it doesn't have to be.
- Walking, Even a Little, May Help Older Adults Live Longer October 19, 2017Older adults who walked but didn't meet exercise guidelines of 2 hours a week boosted their life span in the new study.
- VR Experience Takes You into Famed WWII Shipwreck October 19, 2017The VR experience will bring you face to face with one of the most famous wreck-diving sites in the world: the WWII SS Thistlegorm, which was sunk by German bombers in 1941 in the Red Sea.
- In Photos: Explore WWII Shipwreck in Virtual Reality October 19, 2017The SS Thistlegorm was sunk by German bombers in 1941 on the way to the Egyptian city of Alexandria. Now, a team has recreated the famous wreck in virtual reality.
- Extremely Rare Case: Man's Artificial Hip Infected with 'Rabbit Fever' October 19, 2017A severe pain in one man's artificial hip joint turned out to be caused by an extremely rare bacterial infection, according to a new report of the man's case.
- Nostradamus: Predictions of Things Past October 18, 2017The French "prophet" knew that history repeats itself, and made his "predictions" based on previous events.
- 'Soonish' Predicts World-Changing Tech: Author Q&A October 18, 2017"Soonish" offers a tantalizing glimpse of emerging technologies, and predicts where they could take us next.
- Did a Baby Really 'Kick Through' Her Mother's Uterus? October 18, 2017A pregnant woman in China experienced a life-threatening complication when her unborn baby seemingly "kicked" through her uterus.
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- 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
- Why our ‘freakish’ galaxy has got cosmologists seriously worried October 19, 2017In the grand club of galaxies, the Milky Way is increasingly looking like an outlier. This is a looming challenge for cosmology, says Geraint Lewis
- The 5 biggest discoveries from the hunt for gravitational waves October 18, 2017Detecting gravitational waves has given us a new way to observe the universe by listening to ripples in space-time. Here are five of the biggest finds from LIGO
- Gravitational waves have let us see huge neutron stars colliding October 18, 2017We’ve taken the first pictures of neutron stars colliding 130 million light years away. The resulting gravitational waves may solve some big cosmic mysteries
- Hiding in plain sight: The mystery of the sun’s missing matter October 18, 2017A mass equivalent to 1500 Earths has vanished from the sun. Tracking it down could transform how we see the stars
- A tech-destroying solar flare could hit Earth within 100 years October 18, 2017If the sun spews “superflares” as often as other stars, one could take down power systems, damage the ozone layer and destroy satellites in the next century
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