Our tracks on the Moon
The latest images by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) showing the Apollo 17 landing site are freaking awesome! Check out the detailed tracks of our presence.
The EthioRussian
Startups. Space. Tech. And anything else in between.
Filed underspace
An alarm clock for an ISS-flyby
This is one of the coolest space-related DIY projects ever! He's raising funds on KickStarter. The data for the fly-by comes from the Heavens-Above site (sweet and not so sweet memories of ENAE404, ENAE441, and ENAE601 at UMCP.
#NASA #approved (at least on twitter they gave it some RT love)
The Space Shuttle program and 50 years of human space exploration in two infographics
Where to next?
While waiting at an office today I came across a nice infographic form the latest Time magazine, showing the allocation of funds after the Space Shuttle program. Couldn't get the picture online (no subscription), but thought I'd share a couple of other cool ones. The one below shows the entire NASA Shuttle Program from 1972 to 2011.
This next one traces a 50 year history of the human space program.
There. You got a pretty comprehensive depiction of space in 2 images.
Goodbye to the Space Shuttle, hello to Wallops Island
"NASA managers look on from Firing Room Four of the Launch Control Center as space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on Friday, July 8, 2011, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The launch of Atlantis is the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program."
This is one of the saddest NASA images of the day. Perhaps one of many to come. And the launch was flawless with no delays!
On the positive end, I do like nearby Wallops Island, VA's attempts to be the next space coast. A study by Salisbury University says the site already has an annual economic impact of $188M on the lower eastern shore community.
Closer launches = WIN!
Such pessimism on the future of space!
The recent cover story of The Economist is a bit absurd to me. I would argue that commercial space, and competition from other nations, are all reducing the cost of a trip to space drastically! A SpaceX launch is like at a quarter of the cost of its competitors if I'm not mistaken. Shouldn't a cheaper trip to geospace lead to more possibilities for interplanetary space?
Signed.Space Cadet.
Rocket Racing League in on!
Stars Wars pod racing is almost there..
