Posts tagged with "NASA"
Aiming for Space — and Our Higher Potential: Behind the Making of The Right Stuff
It was one of the best books written about one of mankind’s greatest feats. When Tom Wolfe published The Right Stuff, it was 1979, just 10 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon to complete a dizzying first decade of space flight. The you-are-there bestselling book focused on the Mercury astronauts, all test pilots, and how the...
Failure to Launch; SpaceX rocket launch postponed due to inclement weather
Just 30 seconds before liftoff yesterday, SpaceX grounded a Falcon 9 rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Falcon 9 completed all of its pre-launch sequencings, including loading liquid oxygen, before the launch’s cancellation. Mere seconds were left before the engine controller would have commanded the rocket’s...
Godspeed Crew Dragon; NASA and SpaceX Begin New Journey
On May 27, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will pilot a SpaceX capsule called the “Crew Dragon” to the International Space Station in low orbit.
National Geographic's "The Right Stuff" to Premiere on Disney+ This Fall
Disney+ original scripted series is an adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s bestseller, recounting a pioneering chapter of the historic U.S. space race
Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on Prepping the Next Generation for Mars
Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and STEM advisor to President Obama, focuses his energies on his greatest passion: prepping today’s students for Mars.
Poppy Northcutt: The First Woman to Work in Mission Control at NASA
Poppy Northcutt, a young mathematical whiz figured out lunar orbital trajectories — and became the first woman to work in Mission Control. Her mission? Apollo.
NASA and Harvard Agree: Think Different
To NASA, Harvard, and many other successful organizations, thinking different often means leveraging the efforts and ideas of outsiders.
The Weekly Buffer: Most Popular Apps, Cancelled Shows, & Osiris Rex
This episode of our podcast explores the most popular apps of 2018, the best shows you'll never see again, and NASA's two year mission with Osiris Rex.
The Weekly Buffer: Eating Insects to Save the World
Where did Cyber Monday come from? What happened with the Mars landing? Would you eat insects to save the planet? Find out on The Weekly Buffer.
How NASA is Predicting Crop Yields with Satellites
Using satellites, NASA has been monitoring the Earth for over 60 years. In their observation, they've been able to predict future crop yields with impressive accuracy.
How NASA is Solving the Space Junk Problem
We pick up trash every day, so what is so special about doing it in space? What exactly is ‘space junk’ made of, and why is it necessary to clean it up?
Everything You Need to Know About the Parker Solar Probe
What's the Parker Solar Probe's mission? How is it going to impact our understanding of the Sun and our solar system? Find out here.
