A robotic claw, one of several innovative tools developed at JPL for exploring icy, ocean worlds like Europa.
Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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May 4, 2017
Exploring Titan With Aerial Platforms
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: chemistry, space, transportation
A very popular theme during NASA’s “Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop” was the exploration of Titan. In addition to being the only other body in the Solar System with a nitrogen-rich atmosphere and visible liquid on its surface, it also has an environment rich in organic chemistry. For this reason, a team led by Michael Pauken (from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory) held a presentation detailing the many ways it can be explored using aerial vehicles.
The presentation, which was titled “Science at a Variety of Scientific Regions at Titan using Aerial Platforms “, was also chaired by members of the aerospace industry – such as AeroVironment and Global Aerospace from Monrovia, California, and Thin Red Line Aerospace from Chilliwack, BC.
Together, they reviewed the various aerial platform concepts that have been proposed for Titan since 2004.
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What happens if we never settle space?
“Never” is a really long time. So, for the sake of discussion, let’s define it as a human lifetime plus some margin—say, within this century. What if humanity has not built a space settlement anywhere in the solar system—not the Moon, Mars, or free space—within that time? Does that matter? Should it matter to any of the people who are currently interested in space settlement? Should they, will they, abandon their interest and enthusiasm?
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May 1, 2017
These two women are finalists to become Germany’s first female astronaut
Posted by Joseph Anoop George in category: space
Apr 29, 2017
What humans will look like in 1,000 years
Posted by Shane Hinshaw in categories: computing, cyborgs, space
Apr 29, 2017
NASA makes their entire media library publicly accessible and copyright free
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: space
No matter if you enjoy taking or just watching images of space, NASA has a treat for you. They have made their entire collection of images, sounds, and video available and publicly searchable online. It’s 140,000 photos and other resources available for you to see, or even download and use it any way you like.
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Apr 28, 2017
NASA’s Shobhana Gupta, Space Explorer Anousheh Ansari and SecondMuse storyteller Davar Ardalan live from #SpaceApps 2017 in NY
Posted by Brett Gallie II in category: space
Apr 27, 2017
The changing space race | The Economist
Posted by Odette Bohr Dienel in categories: business, government, space, space travel
“The space race has changed since the Soviet Union sent Sputnik 1, the first man-made satellite, into space in 1957. The fight for domination is now between private companies rather than governments.”
Apr 27, 2017
China and Europe to build a base on the moon and launch other projects into space
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in category: space
China and Europe are looking to build a human outpost on the moon.
Representatives of the Chinese and European space agencies have discussed collaborating on a moonbase and other possible joint endeavours, according to spokespeople and media reports.
The work was first revealed by Tian Yulong, the secretary general of China’s space agency, who told Chinese state media about the talks. Pal Hvistendahl, a spokesperson for the European Space Agency, confirmed the discussions.
