Space News
Finally, a Sci-Fi Movie Heavy on the Science: "Europa Report"
Universe Today - 23 May 2013 01:52
The producers of a new movie called "Europa Report" have released a new trailer about their film, which features a near-future mission to Jupiter's moon, Europa, in search of extraterrestrial life. From the trailer, the ...
Ain't Misbehavin' - Turbulence, Solar Flares and Magnetism
Universe Today - 23 May 2013 01:06
What's more fun than something that misbehaves? When it comes to solar dynamics, we know a lot, but there are many things we don't yet understand. For example, when a particle filled solar flare lashes out from the Sun, ...
Cassini Flyby Will Look for Waves on Titan's Seas
Universe Today - 23 May 2013 00:10
Are there waves on Titan's lakes and seas? Cassini scientists say that the best chance of answering this question is with the May 23 flyby of Titan, when the Cassini spacecraft will just 970 km (603 miles) over Titan's b...
NASA Looks at 3-D Food Printer for Star Trek-like Replicator
Universe Today - 22 May 2013 19:11
The International Space Station may soon have its very own Star Trek food replicator. Earlier this week, NASA awarded a $125,000 six month grant to the Systems & Materials Research Cooperation to design a 3D printer capa...
Dream Chaser Readies, Gets Set For Flight Testing
Universe Today - 22 May 2013 18:59
It was surely one of those moments where NASA could hardly wait to tear off the shrink wrap. Sierra Nevada Corp.'s privately constructed Dream Chaser spacecraft engineering test article arrived at the Dryden Flight Resea...
Come See SEDS at the 2013 Space Tech Expo
SEDS - 22 May 2013 18:39
The Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) will be an exhibitor at this year's Space Tech Expo at booth #8044. Visitors will be able to see the latest and greatest of what SEDS and its chapters have...
SEDS Members Offered Discount Subscription to NewSpace Global
SEDS - 22 May 2013 18:36
The Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is pleased to announce that its student members now have the opportunity to subscribe to NewSpace Global (NSG) at an immensely discounted rate. NewSpace Gl...
Revolutionary New Space-Diving Suit Will Rival Anything You've Ever Seen In The Movies
Universe Today - 22 May 2013 18:31
Editor's note: This guest post was written by Ron Atkins, a life-long supporter of human space exploration and an ardent advocate of "NewSpace" and Commercial Spaceflight. He curates and maintains "The NewSpace Daily" on...
Tributes Mount As Sally Ride's 30th Anniversary In Space Approaches
Universe Today - 22 May 2013 17:41
Sally Ride was only 32 years old when she flew into space for the first time 30 years ago, in June 1983. She died last year at 61, at an age that many considered very young. In that generation of time, however, her explo...
Come See SEDS at the 2013 Space Tech Expo
SEDS - 22 May 2013 16:52
The Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) will be an exhibitor at this year's Space Tech Expo at booth #8044. Visitors will be able to see the latest and greatest of what SEDS and its chapters have...
SEDS Members Offered Discount Subscription to NewSpace Global
SEDS - 22 May 2013 16:51
The Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is pleased to announce that its student members now have the opportunity to subscribe to NewSpace Global (NSG) at an immensely discounted rate. NewSpace Gl...
Chris Hadfield Teams Up With Tested.com to Try Food and Games in Space
Universe Today - 22 May 2013 04:45
We at Universe Today have been wondering, where did Chris Hadfield find the time to do all the great videos he put together during his five months on the International Space Station, all while his Expedition set records ...