Call for Papers: Human Spaceflight

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Perhaps you already have some ideas for this.  Or this might serve as a catalyst for you. The Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board of the National Academies has released a ‘Call for Papers’ essentially. It seems to be open to … Continue reading

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Public Space Telescope We Can Support!

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Here’s an interesting Kickstarter campaign.  It was recently launched by Planetary Resources.  It’s almost fully funded.  “This project will only be funded if at least $1,000,000 is pledged by Sunday Jun 30, 10:00pm EDT.” ~ARKYD: A Space Telescope for Everyone … Continue reading

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Enter a Contest – 13 to 17 Crowd!

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What a cool contest! Go quickly though!  Contest ends June 7th. I only recently found out about it. Build a team.  Make a video.  Enter the contest! MOST IMPORTANTLY – follow the instructions completely!  The fastest way to be eliminated … Continue reading

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Early Birds: June 2013

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!

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?

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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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