How Far is the Asteroid Belt from the Sun?
The Asteroid Belt, which rests between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, orbits our Sun at a distance of 3.2 to 4.2 times the distance between the Earth and the Sun
Japanese Company Plans Artificial Meteor Shower
Sky Canvas plans to launch a colorful artificial meteor shower barrage via micro-satellite.
Who Was The First Woman To Go Into Space?
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to go into space, blazing a trail for all the female astronauts and cosmonauts who have since followed.
Colonizing the Outer Solar System
This episode continues our team up with Fraser Cain to look at Colonizing the Solar System, we move from the inner solar system to the Asteroid Belt and beyond, all the way out to the Oort Cloud.
In the Cleanroom with Game Changing GOES-R Next Gen Weather Satellite – Launching Nov. 19
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – After an ironic detour due to Hurricane Matthew, liftoff of the game changing NASA/NOAA next generation GOES-R geostationary weather observation satellite offering a “dramatic leap in capability” is finally on track for this weekend on Nov. 19 from the Florida Space Coast.
What is the Death Ray?
First proposed in the early 20th century, and a staple of science fiction for over a century, the concept of the “death ray” is fast becoming a reality!
Next Cygnus Cargo Launch to Space Station Switched to ULA Atlas V
In a complete change of plans from less than three weeks ago, NASA has asked Orbital ATK to switch rockets and launch the firms next Cygnus commercial cargo freighter to the space station on the tried and true Atlas V rather than their own Antares rocket – which just successfully delivered another Cygnus to the orbiting outpost with a hefty stash of science and supplies.
Can We Get Space Madness?
If science fiction has taught us anything, it’s that nothing makes a person go crazier than the harsh isolation of deep space. Will we all go crazy out there, among the stars?
First Cygnus Cargo Ship from Virginia in Two Years Docks at Space Station
After a two year gap, the first Cygnus cargo freight train from Virginia bound for the International Space Station (ISS) arrived earlier this morning – restoring this critical supply route to full operation today, Sunday, Oct. 23. The Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft packed with over 2.5 tons of supplies was berthed to an Earth-facing …
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Forget Mars, Now You Can Kickstart an Antimatter Propulsion System to Another Star!
Dr, Gerald Jackson and Hbar Technologies LLC are looking to crowdsource the creation of the world’s first antimatter engine!