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Early Birds: June 2013

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

At the beginning of each month, we will list (and update throughout the month) events which have an ‘early bird’ discount which will expire in the future, as a reminder to you. These will forward until they drop off and … Continue reading →

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Remember: Space Calendar is a Great Resource!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

Haven’t done this in awhile… From:  http://www.spacecalendar.com/ On their ‘Downrange‘ page. 2013 Jun 10 — ISRO, Launch PSLV / IRNSS 1, Sriharikota, India: ISRO Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle set to launch 1st spacecraft of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. Jun … Continue reading →

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Help Build a Spaceship?

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

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A new concept from Italy – SHIPinSPACE.  Sardined into a four-person module, you might get to travel off world for about 1/4 the ticket price to fly on a Virgin Galactic vehicle.  I’m not sure the little window will be … Continue reading →

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Around Town, Beginning of June 2013

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

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5/31 – The 2013 meeting of the 100 Year Starship Symposium, run by the DARPA-funded 100-Year Starship Initiative, is taking place on September 19-22 in Houston, TX. The call for papers has now passed, with abstracts due on May 31. http://www.citizensinspace.org/2013/05/starship-conferences-in-texas/ 5/31-6/2 … Continue reading →

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Invest in a Solar Sail Powered Cubesat!

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

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Here’s a project which seems worthy.  What’s happening though?  From what I can tell, nothing.  I’ve been watching.  And I think I know a couple of things that aren’t happening. First, they have a video – which is great – … Continue reading →

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Lunch with an Astronaut

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Jeff Miller

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Another Lunch With An Astronaut is coming up fast! Spend time with Mike McCulley on May 31th, 2013 if possible… Space Center Houston is now proud to offer you and your family an extraordinary opportunity to spend time with a … Continue reading →

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Carnival of Space #303

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

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It’s time for the Carnival of Space #303! Every week, a different blogger hosts a variety of articles submitted by other ‘carnival’ members to bring you a symphony of voices in the spacer blogosphere. Learned something new about the CoS … Continue reading →

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Lunch with an Astronaut

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Jeff Miller

Another Lunch With An Astronaut is coming up fast! Spend time with John Blaha on May 24th, 2013 if possible… Space Center Houston is now proud to offer you and your family an extraordinary opportunity to spend time with a NASA … Continue reading →

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Women, Lean In!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

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Are you a woman?  Do you know one? If you’re a woman, you may have felt the sting of being ‘discouraged and left out’ of non-traditional things, that Vivek mentions. Did you ever sincerely ask “How can I help?” [build … Continue reading →

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Is Participation Trending?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Pam Hoffman

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Perhaps you know the Everyday Spacer ‘motto’… It’s all about action Once upon a time, spacer activities were in the doldrums.  Then, something happened.  I’m not sure exactly what.  I think we grew up.  I mean the children who watched … Continue reading →

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