Archive for the ‘space’ category: Page 1001
Aug 15, 2014
“Google Street View” of the Cosmos Unveiled
Posted by Seb in categories: astronomy, space
The Daily Galaxy via University of Sydney
A new home-grown instrument based on bundles of optical fibres is giving Australian astronomers the first ‘Google street view’ of the cosmos — incredibly detailed views of huge numbers of galaxies. Developed by researchers at the University of Sydney and the Australian Astronomical Observatory, the optical-fibre bundles can sample the light from up to 60 parts of a galaxy, for a dozen galaxies at a time. The technological leap is the ‘hexabundle’, sixty or more optical fibres close-packed and fused together, developed by the University of Sydney’s astrophotonics group.
Aug 4, 2014
‘Impossible’ Space Engine Might Work, NASA Test Suggests
Posted by Seb in categories: space, space travel
Mike Wall — Space.com
NASA researchers have reported fresh evidence that an “impossible” space propulsion technology might actually work.
A study from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston says a microwave thruster system that requires no propellant appears to generate a tiny amount of thrust. If the technology pans out, it could make spaceflight far cheaper and speedier, advocates say. They argue that the thruster harnesses subatomic particles that pop into and out of existence in accordance with quantum physics — a hypothesis that’s mentioned in the study.
Jul 8, 2014
Something is Amiss with Light in the Universe –“Photons May Be Coming from Some Exotic Unknown Source”
Posted by Seb in category: space
The Daily Galaxy
Jun 23, 2014
Why Billionaire Elon Musk Is Worried About Artificial Intelligence
Posted by Seb in categories: space, space travel
Elizabeth Kreft — The Blaze
Billionaire Elon Musk has a passion for advancing technology; he recently announced plans to create the world’s single largest solar production and told CNBC he wants to put humans on Mars by the end of the 2020s.
But it appears there’s one area of technology he isn’t ready to push: artificial intelligence.
May 27, 2014
100 Year Starship Call for Papers // 2014 Public Symposium
Posted by Jason Batt in categories: asteroid/comet impacts, astronomy, futurism, science, space, space travel
100 Year Starship announces a Call for Papers for the 100YSS 2014 Public Symposium. The Symposium will be held September 18–21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, United States.
You’re invited to submit your abstract for one of the eight Technical Tracks or Poster Session and be a part of our transdisciplinary scope to include the broadest swath of ideas and people for our mission. Abstract deadline is 20 June, 2014.
The Pathway to the Stars, Footprints on Earth theme still guides the focus of 100YSS’s Public Symposium. It compels us to continue our journey and maintain our mission. Last year, our participants explored different avenues of fundamental research, technology development, societal systems, and capacities that facilitate ready access to our inner solar system. This year we move that focus forward with more in-depth access to emerging and cutting edge topics – expanding our view of design, creating new pathways in education, discovering psychology, and cutting edge transportation methods. Using a collaborative and Transdisciplinary approach to capability and capacity building, our mission will continue to support our efforts to enhance life here on earth…today. Join us as we log another year in our 100-year mission at the 100YSS 2014 Public Symposium.
Below are the tracks for our 2014 Call For Papers.
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May 23, 2014
The Navy’s Rail Gun Hides a Secret
Posted by Benjamin T. Solomon in categories: business, counterterrorism, defense, disruptive technology, engineering, innovation, physics, science, space
The Navy’s Rail Gun technology hides a secret, that the Navy’s projectile accuracy has been substantially increased by about 45x.
But first some history.
May 14, 2014
Are you ready for contact with extraterrestrial intelligence?
Posted by Seb in categories: first contact, human trajectories, space, space travel
Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence
Some SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) scientists are considering “Active SETI” to detect possible extraterrestrial civilizations.
Psychologist Gabriel G. de la Torre, professor at the University of Cádiz (Spain) questions this idea, based on results* from a survey taken by students, which revealed a general level of ignorance about the cosmos and the influence of religion on these matters.
May 14, 2014
NASA Spacesuit Design With Sci-Fi Flair Prepares For Mars Missions
Posted by Seb in categories: engineering, space, space travel
Written By: Jason Dorrier — Singularity Hub
NASA may have decommissioned the Space Shuttle, but it’s not the end of space exploration for the iconic agency which wants to send humans back to the Moon and on to Mars within the next few decades. And they’ll need something to wear up there—something tailored for the next generation of space travel.
The agency first introduced its Z-series prototype spacesuits back in 2012.
May 9, 2014
The Realistic Cost Of The Next Space Race
Posted by Benjamin T. Solomon in categories: business, economics, engineering, finance, hardware, innovation, policy, space, space travel
Based on the Bloomberg TV program “The Next Space Race” and other reliable sources, I determine the realistic payload costs goals for the next generation of private space companies.
I review NASA’s Space Shuttle Program costs and compare these with SpaceX costs, and then extrapolate to Planetary Resources, Inc.‘s cost structure.
Three important conclusions are derived. And for those viewing this video at my blog postings, the link to the Excel Spreadsheet is here (.xlsx file).