The sound of nine Merlin engines permeated the Space Coast as SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched late in the night, sending ispace’s Hakuto-R series 1 lander into a lunar transfer orbit. Along with the exciting lunar lander from the private Japanese company, NASA and JPL collaborated on a CubeSat, which will scan the moon’s craters with a laser in search of water ice. This … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: The Monumental Mission of Artemis I
Ever since the termination of NASA’s Apollo program, taking place from 1961 to 1972, humanity has lacked the capability to send people to the moon. However, this will soon be coming to an end with NASA’s Artemis program – the successor to Apollo. The Artemis program aims to establish a permanent human presence on the moon. This would be quite a large leap over Apollo, where … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: Celebrating Space Week
Last month, we celebrated World Space Week! It was established by the United Nations in 1999 and is observed each year from October 4-10. The dates were specifically selected as a nod to two very notable space events. On October 4, 1957, Sputnik, the first human-made satellite, was sent into orbit, opening the door to greater space exploration. On October 10, 1967, the … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: Summer Night Sky
With the season for the Milky Way galactic core being in full swing, Emerson and I decided to trek out to our local dark sky site to capture the universe above. The best time to view the Milky Way, during any time of year, is around the New Moon. However, aligning this with clear skies is a whole other story! Fortunately, we had a clearing after numerous days of rain. When … [Read more...]
Kennedy Space Center’s Gateway Exhibit
Commercial spaceflight has often been overlooked by exhibits and museums. Typically, you might get one small section of floor space dedicated to the booming industry, yet this is now changing. At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a new expansion to the park brings an unparalleled experience. Upon entering the park, the Gateway exhibit can be seen sitting behind the … [Read more...]
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