Risky thesis - everyone knows that Mirosław Hermaszewski was the only Pole in space. And yet, without some Polish scientists and constructors, the conquest of extraterrestrial space would be impossible. Haven't heard of them? It's high time to change that!
Every Pole knows the name of Hermaszewski. In 1978, as a representative of the fourth country in the world, he flew into orbit and worked for a week at the Soviet space station Salut-6. The more informed have heard about the Lem nanosatellite, used for star observation, and its predecessor PW-Sat. Someone may hear information about the work on panels and antennas on the ISS. But did it matter so much that the question posed in the title was answered in the negative?
Well, maybe it was really bad with our compatriots in space. But there are people who have contributed far more to the space program than the flight itself .
Before we took off…
Without a doubt, the first name that comes to mind is Konstanty Ciołkowski . This son of a Polish exile over a hundred years ago, when technology did not allow people to even fly freely, developed the foundations of modern cosmonautics .
Konstantin Ciołkowski - thanks to his involvement in the development of space rockets, one of the lunar craters was named after him (source:public domain).
His ideas included the concept of the so-called "rocket train" that is, multi-stage vehicles - exactly as used today in space flights. He also developed plans for the orbital stations, although these in the proposed shape have never been implemented. The problem is that Ciołkowski himself, after his mother, considered himself a Russian ...
However, even excluding Ciołkowski, the list of Poles who contributed to "leaving the cradle of reason" is longer than most suppose! Certainly one of the more interesting characters was born in Opole in 1918 Werner Ryszard Kirchner . He studied, among others, at the Lviv Polytechnic, and learned to fly RWD-8 planes at the local aero club.
During World War II, he fought in the West as a pilot, and after the end of hostilities, he settled in England, from where he quickly managed to leave for the United States. There, after graduating from MIT, he began work on rocket fuel. He collaborated with the "father" of the American space program Wernher von Braun, contributing to the creation of the first American artificial satellite Explorer I.
He also participated in the work on the Apollo capsule and on the fuel for the lunar lander - the reliability of this system depended on the successful return of astronauts from the surface of the Silver Globe. In the event of its failure, they would be sure to die. Kirchner also led the team developing the Earth-to-Lunar orbit change maneuver .
Work on the first American artificial satellite in progress ... (source:public domain).
Without these works, the Apollo ships would never have made it anywhere near our natural satellite as technology still does not allow people to fly directly and the Hohmann-Vietchinkin transfer maneuver is necessary. Its execution requires a series of complex, very precise movements, which in space flight conditions are extremely difficult due to the limited amounts of fuel and the ability to steer the ship.
Kirchner's achievements were appreciated by astronauts - Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, the first people on the moon, personally thanked him for the success of the Apollo 11 mission during a visit to the president of the USA.
Work full of tension
The fate of Eugeniusz Lachocki was similar , born in 1921. After the Soviet occupation of the eastern borderlands of the Second Polish Republic, he ended up in Kazakhstan. In the local state farm he was responsible for electrical works and power supply. From there, he traveled to the West with the Anders Army, and then, in 1952, he settled with his wife in America.
The Apollo 11 crew. From the left Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. Without Werner Ryszard Kirchner, their mission would not have been successful (source:public domain).
In the United States, he continued his work on electricity. He was responsible for the development of power supplies for Apollo devices . It was a difficult task because modern and not very popular at that time cells were used.
Despite many advantages, such as quick readiness to work and low emission of pollutants, modern solutions caused designers many problems - as a new technology they were poorly known and less proven in practical conditions.
Lachocki, however, managed to design systems that would allow the use of these high-performance cells in space flights. Not only the capsules themselves are equipped with power supplies, but also the lunar rovers (developed by another Pole, Mieczysław Bekker - more on that in a moment).
The lunar rover "at work" during the Apollo 15 mission. In the photo Jim Irwin - the eighth man to walk on the surface of the moon (source:public domain).
NASA appreciated their reliability and performance. Lachocki was also entrusted with the development of power systems for the space shuttles of the STS program . All the shuttles flew into orbit with our countryman's reliable and failure-free systems.
Four circles on the Silver Globe
The aforementioned lunar rover, the so-called Lunar Roving Vehicle (abbreviated as LRV), was developed by Mieczysław Bekker .
Bekker was born in 1905 near Hrubieszów, during his school years he moved to Konin. He showed an outstanding interest in mathematics, he practiced writing formulas and tasks on a wooden gate in the yard.
After graduating from high school, he started studies at the Warsaw University of Technology in the automotive specialty. Before the war, he lectured at the Military Study of the Warsaw University of Technology, School of Military Engineering in Warsaw and worked at the Military Institute of Engineering Research.
The turmoil of war threw him first to France, and then in 1942 he was invited to Canada, where he worked in the Armored Weapons Research Bureau . There, he initiated work on "off-road" vehicles designed to move off the designated roads in any terrain.
In 1953 he joined the Canadian army, a year later he started working with the US Army, and in 1956 he moved to the United States, where he continued his work. In the same year he published his first book "Theory of ground locomotion".
Mieczysław Bekker himself. A photo from Marek Borucki's book titled "Great Forgotten. Poles who changed the world ", part 2 (source:the collection of the T. Kościuszko Secondary School in Konin).
In 1961, he joined General Motors. He joined the company for the lunar rover competition announced in the same year by NASA and, having defeated over eighty other companies, won .
The Lunar Roving Vehicle project was completed in a record time of seventeen months. The biggest problem was to develop wheels that would not get bogged down in the lunar dust - Bekker's experience and knowledge paid off here.
Three vehicles constructed by a team led by a Polish engineer flew to the moon in the Apollo 15, 16 and 17. As Marek Borucki emphasizes in his book:
According to all the astronauts who participated in the three expeditions, the vehicles did an excellent job , they were very maneuverable, they climbed the slopes perfectly, reached places that a man in a heavy suit would never reach.
The Apollo 17 crew before takeoff and the legendary LVR vehicle. From the left:Harrison Schmitt, Ronald Evans. Eugene Cernan (source:public domain) sits in the vehicle.
This directly translated into a much greater scope of the research carried out and much better sets of samples. Eugene Cernan, Apollo 17 mission commander said:
The rover was so versatile and gave us such an advantage in the time we had on the moon that without it our scientific and geological knowledge would be 70% less . It was a phenomenal achievement.
An interesting fact is that among the projects defeated by Bekker there was another one, also created by a Pole. Stanisław Rogalski because we are talking about him, he was a lecturer at the Warsaw University of Technology and an aerospace engineer. Together with Jerzy Drzewiecki and Stanisław Wigura, they founded the RWD design company.
Jerzy Drzewiecki (left) and Stanisław Rogalski (right) in a photo from the 1930s (source:public domain).
During the war, Rogalski ended up in France and England, and in 1949 he emigrated to the USA. There he worked in the aviation industry. In 1961, he was an employee of Grumman who presented a competing rover design for NASA.
Space Home Army
However, in order to reach the moon at all and start a rover there, well-designed maneuvers are not enough - appropriate engines are required. This was the job of Wojciech Rostafiński , born in 1921 . In 1939 he passed his high school diploma, and in 1942, after graduating from the underground cadet school, he joined the ranks of the Union of Armed Struggle, renamed the Home Army in 1942. He took part in the Warsaw Uprising.
After the war, he left the country, fiercely opposing Soviet influence and communism. He graduated from Belgium and in 1953 he emigrated to the USA, where he worked in industry. He soon got a job with NASA, joining the missile systems research team .
Rostafiński specialized in axial compressor and pump systems used in rocket engines , responsible for the flow of oxygen necessary for the operation of engines in vacuum and hydrogen conditions. He also conducted his own research on voice waves (among others, he experimentally confirmed the model of their propagation in bent conduits) and was an avid popularizer of space (he published three books on this subject) and Polish culture.
Monument at the entrance to the US Space Walk of Fame in Florida. Who knew that Poles were also among the commemorated people? (source:public domain).
The contribution of Poles to the work on space flights has been appreciated by their American employers. The names of Bekker, Lachocki and Rostafiński were included in the Space Walk of Fame , that is the Avenue of Merit, among other stars - conquerors of interplanetary space.
Without the inventions of our countrymen, the conquest of space would not be possible. The International Space Station for short-wave communication within the ARISS system uses antennas designed and constructed by "our". Who knows what else we will achieve in the future?
- Marek Borucki, Great Forgotten People. Poles who changed the world, Muza SA 2016.
- Andrzej Grosch, Marcin Mazur, From Poland to the Moon , Cosmic Poland. [access:04/04/2016].
- Krzysztof Lewandowski, Manned vehicles for the study of the Moon and Mars , "Astronautics" 2001, No. 3.
- Jakub Zyska, Polish co-creator of the lunar vehicle , New Strategy. [access:04/04/2016].


On a recent Friday, astronaut Rex Walheim visited Chabot as part of the weeklong Destination Station "Sharing the Wonders of Your International Space Station."
Walheim, 48, grew up in the community and a is veteran of three missions to space.
But before he was rocketing into space, he studied locally, graduating in 1980 from San Carlos High School. He then who went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1984 from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master of science degree in industrial engineering five years later from the University of Houston.
He was selected to join NASA in 1996, and help develop items for the International Space Station before flying aboard Atlantis. While he may be miles above Earth on his missions, he still thinks about home.
In an interview with NASA prior to his third launch, he talked about looking for his hometown from space on his first mission and locating it by finding Highway 280 and the airport.
“It was just a fantastic thing to be able to see your hometown from space, to think, when I was a little kid I used to look up and watch the airplanes fly over in my backyard and here I was flying over at Mach 25 and looking down at my hometown,” he said in the interview.
Here are some photos from the Chabot Space and Science Center Facebook page!
Let us know what you think of the photos in the comments!


Surya Grahan 2021 Date, Timings:-
On June 10, 2021, the first solar eclipse of the year will occur. This celestial event occurs just a few days after the lunar eclipse of 2021. In the next days, expect to see the stunning ‘Ring of Fire.’ When the moon blocks the sun and casts a shadow over Earth, it is called an annular solar eclipse.
According to NASA, Indians will not be able to see this unusual cosmic phenomena because it will only be seen from regions of Canada, Greenland, and Russia. The solar eclipse will be visible first in Canada, northern Ontario, and on the north side of Lake Superior. For around three minutes, it will be visible to Canadians.
People residing in Greenland will be able to see the ring of fire as the solar eclipse reaches its apex. It will then occur in Siberia, as well as the North Pole. The United States and India will be unable to witness the unusual celestial phenomenon, but residents of the East Coast and Upper Midwest will be able to see it after sunrise.
According to Timeanddate.com, the annular solar eclipse in 2021 will start at 01:42 PM (IST) and last until 06:41 PM (IST) (IST). Solar eclipses can be total, partial, or annular, but only two of them will be seen this year.
On December 4, 2021, the second solar eclipse of the year will occur. Similar to the annular solar eclipse, this celestial event will not be visible in India. The fourth eclipse of 2021 will be visible from South America, the Pacific, the Atlantic, sections of the Indian Ocean, and Antarctica.
This will be a total solar eclipse, meaning the moon will fully block the sun and cast a shadow over the Earth.


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- Title: The business of space : the next frontier of international competition
- Contributor: Brennan, Louis [Author]; Vecchi, Alessandra [Author]
- Published: Basingstoke, Hampshire [u.a.]: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011
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NASA, in an attempt to have visually-impaired people get a glimpse of what’s “out there,” has created a reconstruction of a Hubble image of the Carina Nebula in a 3D touch map.
Different textures applied to the image help in identifying the various parts of the giant dust cloud. We even think that visually-okay folks can get a better sense of the cosmic anatomy when offered such a presentation.
Read more on this from NASA here.
*This blog post was originally published at Medgadget*


Wondrous advances in physics, astronomy and space exploration reveal the nature of the Universe in unprecedented detail. But it's no time to be complacent. While the likes of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) reveal the Universe as never before, there are limits to even its capabilities, and correspondingly to our understanding of the Universe.
Indeed it seems of late that the Universe becomes more puzzling with every new observation. Meanwhile we are nowhere near a complete understanding of the origin of or cosmic context for life. There are countless levels of understanding - and perception – that we must still breach to truly know the Cosmos from the grandest scales to its countless planetary locales.
In this talk we will examine some of the most cutting edge images from the likes of HST to gain some semblance of "where we're at" in our exploration and understanding of the Cosmos, while also acknowledging their limits.
We'll explore how those limits can be breached through upcoming enigmatic missions such as the GAIA and JWST space telescopes, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) and The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) – projects that will not only redefine our understanding and perception of the Cosmos, but in so doing also redefine what science itself is, how it is pursued and the role of humans versus artificial intelligence in the pursuit of a complete understanding of the Cosmos.
Kevin Nolan is lecturer in physics for the Technological University of Dublin (TUD), and Coordinator to Ireland for The Planetary Society. He is author of the popular science book Mars, a Cosmic Stepping Stone and currently pursuing a part-time PhD developing the imagine analysis pipeline for ESA's Integral space probe Optical Monitoring Camera (OMC).


An illustration of China's space station. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
China is open to cooperating with other nations on its space station project, an official said.
According to Hao Chun, director of the China Manned Space Agency, the agency has signed agreements with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs on space station cooperation. The two organizations have jointly issued a statement inviting scientists from around the world to submit their research proposals for an opportunity to conduct their own experiments aboard the Chinese station.
"As of now, 17 nations have confirmed their participation in nine scientific tasks on our station, with related work proceeding well," Hao said. "We will continue working with the UN's outer space office to solicit proposals for future scientific collaborations."
The official said there will be more than 20 cabinets aboard the station reserved for scientific instruments that were designed in accordance with international standards, adding that they will be available for collaborators.
Moreover, Hao said there definitely will be foreign astronauts on the Chinese station.
"A lot of foreign space organizations have told us that they hoped we could open our station to their astronauts. Some foreign astronauts have begun to learn Chinese. We will start selecting foreign participants and preparing for joint flights in due course according to the conditions on the station," Hao said.
"We are determined to make our space station a shared platform for scientific and technological research to benefit all people around the world," he added.
Hao also said his agency will strive to make sure that it makes the best use of the station to advance space science, technology and application.
He said scientists will be able to take advantage of the facility's unique environment to perform mutation breeding experiments, produce special medicines and create new materials, thus generating scientific, technological and economic benefits.


Originally posted on www.nasa.gov
NASA will initiate a new competition for the 2021-22 school year, providing student teams a chance to design, build, and launch experiments on suborbital rockets and high-altitude balloon flights. NASA and Future Engineers, the challenge administrator, will offer a series of virtual events for educators to hear from agency experts and learn more about this exciting opportunity for students.
The NASA TechRise Student Challenge will begin accepting entries in August. Teams of sixth- to 12th-grade students can submit ideas for climate or remote sensing experiments to fly on a high-altitude balloon, and space exploration experiments to fly aboard a suborbital rocket.
The winning teams each will receive $1,500 to build their payloads, as well as an assigned spot on a NASA-sponsored commercial suborbital flight. Balloon flights will offer more than four hours of flight time, while suborbital rockets will provide around three minutes of test time in microgravity conditions.
“This competition is an exciting opportunity for students across the country, whether they’re already passionate about space exploration or looking for a new challenge,” said Jim Reuter, associate administrator for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). “Student teams will get hands-on experience creating and building their own experiments and then get to see them fly to suborbital space, just like NASA engineers and university researchers.”
The contest aims to inspire a deeper understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, space exploration, coding, and electronics, as well as a broader understanding of the value of test data. The challenge also will allow students to engage with NASA and technology communities, and expose them to potential careers in science, technology, and space exploration fields.
Before the competition opens in August, educators can hear from NASA experts and learn more about the opportunity through a series of virtual activities.
“NASA is committed to providing students with hands-on experience and real-life problems the agency faces,” said Mike Kincaid, NASA associate administrator for STEM engagement. “These challenges are a fun and educational experience for the future STEM workforce to develop the necessary skills for NASA to continue to be successful. I am confident they will go on to accomplish great things.”
NASA is working with three flight providers to support the competition. The student payloads will fly on one of the following:
The NASA TechRise Student Challenge will be open to student teams affiliated with U.S. public, private, and charter schools, including in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all other U.S. territories. NASA’s Flight Opportunities program, based at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, and part of STMD, manages the challenge.
For challenge details and to pre-register for the competition, visit:
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Bill Nelson: A Dedicated Leader at NASA
Professional History and Expertise
News: On May 3, 2021, Bill Nelson, a renowned public servant and space enthusiast, assumed the position of the 14th administrator of NASA. Nelson’s journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication and unique background in public service, showcasing his deep-rooted experience and commitment.
Transitioning from the U.S. Senate to NASA
Bill Nelson, prior to becoming NASA’s administrator, had a rich history of public service, marked by significant roles in the U.S. Senate. From 2013 to 2015, he chaired the Senate Aging Committee, and then, from 2015 to 2019, he served as the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee. President Joe Biden, acknowledging Nelson’s extensive expertise, nominated him for the position of NASA administrator in March 2021.
As of May 3, 2021, Bill Nelson took up the role of NASA’s 14th administrator. In this capacity, his primary responsibility is to translate President Biden’s ambitious vision for NASA into reality, which includes ambitious objectives like a planned return to the Moon by 2024.
In 1986, a pivotal moment in Bill Nelson’s career materialized when he embarked on a journey into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. Becoming the second sitting Congress member to venture into space, Nelson acquired a distinctive and invaluable perspective that would go on to influence his leadership when he assumed the role of NASA’s administrator in 2021.
Guided by Bill Nelson’s leadership, NASA has made international collaboration a top priority in its space exploration endeavors. Nelson, during his travels to Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia, underscored the significance of partnering with other nations, highlighting NASA’s unwavering commitment to fostering global cooperation.
Promoting Progress in Space Exploration
Bill Nelson’s leadership at NASA has yielded remarkable results in terms of global outreach. In 2022, Germany’s signing of the Artemis Accords as the 29th nation is a clear testament to NASA’s resolute dedication to international cooperation in the realm of lunar exploration, thus propelling the advancements in the field of space exploration.
Investigating UFO Observations
In recent developments, NASA has unveiled plans to delve deeper into UFO sightings by appointing a dedicated research director for investigating these phenomena. Bill Nelson’s open-mindedness and willingness to explore all possibilities exemplify his unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
Commitment to Tomorrow
Bill Nelson’s journey, spanning from his tenure as a U.S. Senator to his current position as NASA’s administrator, is a shining example of dedication and passion. He continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the Biden-Harris administration’s vision for NASA, securing the United States’ prominent position in the forefront of space exploration and discovery. With his wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to collaboration, Nelson is poised to make substantial contributions to the future of space exploration and scientific discovery.
Q: Is Bill Nelson going to maintain his focus on fostering international collaboration at NASA?
A: Yes, under Bill Nelson’s leadership, NASA will continue to prioritize international collaboration and cooperation in space exploration efforts.
Q: Why is Germany’s signing of the Artemis Accords important?
A: Germany signing the Artemis Accords is a significant step in advancing international cooperation in lunar exploration and highlights NASA’s commitment to collaborative efforts in space exploration.
Q: What is Bill Nelson’s stance and approach regarding UFO sightings?
A: Bill Nelson believes that UFO sightings deserve serious consideration and demonstrates his commitment to exploring all possibilities in the realm of space exploration.


The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is an emission nebula located 8 000 light-years away. This stunning new image was observed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to celebrate its 26th year in space.
Designed by Kweller
Turbulent region around the ring-shaped nebula DEM L 299 in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way system.
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in the "star-studded" world, you will be the best one
In other people's eyes, you are nothing special, but in my eyes, you are the most beautiful girl in the world. In the "star-studded" world, you will also be the star that people look up to, is the best and brightest star. Today, LesPark will introduce you to three stars, who will be the brightest stars in other people's world.
Listen to the wind and wind whispering, see the stars shining in the sky
And I was singing under my breath
If there's a voice in the galaxy, it's me
Each star may look the same to the naked eye
It is shining, it is bright, it will be starry
And I'm angular, and I shine
You're looking at the stars, and I'm drawing them
It's not lights that light up cities
But the stars in my eyes
The stars shine so that everyone can find their own stars one day, LesPark always insists on being born for love, here, every one is our star; Here, you will find your own star.


It’s often a challenge to convey scale, especially when it comes to really, really tiny things (I’m looking at you, atoms*) to really, really big things (ahem, Solar System). Visual representation can help us to see or comprehend scale, especially in places that we cannot often go (like the deep sea or space)!
The environment that Alvin visits is not just deep, it’s one of the most extreme on Earth, thanks to a little something called pressure (which we’ll be exploring soon!).
In the meantime, please enjoy these other visual depictions of scale for the Solar System and lakes and oceans.
*I can’t actually see atoms, but I know that they’re there.


REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(Issued under Article 35 (3) of the Constitution
Kenya’s deploys satellite into space
Tokyo, 11th May, 2018, MOE Press – Kenya has successfully deployed its first locally made Nano-satellite – the IKUNS-PF – into space.
The 1KUNS-PF (1st Kenya University Nano Satellite Precursor Flight) was deployed into orbit Friday by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
President Kenyatta said the deployment of the Nano satellite marked the beginning of an inspirational journey for Kenyans into the study of space science and related technologies and innovations.In a brief statement read on his behalf by Education Cabinet Secretary, Amb. Amina Mohamed, President Kenyatta expressed appreciation to the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, the University of Rome and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs who partnered with the University of Nairobi in developing and launching the satellite.
“Please join me in conveying warm greetings to Astronaut Norishige Kanai who has deployed the first Kenyan Nano satellite into orbit,” President Kenyatta said. Addressing a press conference at the Tsukuba Space Station, Japan, shortly after the deployment of the satellite, Amb Amina Mohamed said the launch has set the stage for the development of an outer space program for Kenya. “The launch of the Nano Satellite is a milestone in the development of space technology which will enable the country to harness space resources for the benefit of all Kenyans,’ said the CS.
The Cabinet Secretary said the Nano Satellite has been developed through a partnership between the University of Nairobi School of Engineering, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the KiboCube Team, University of Rome (Italy), and the Kenya Space Agency. The Education CS hailed the launch of the satellite as a historic milestone that will unlock immense opportunities for research into and delivery of services utilizing satellites including earth mapping, earth observations, weather forecasting as well as data collection for applications in agriculture, transport and food security. “Satellite technologies also enable us collect accurate data which will enable us to improve disaster management including floods ravaging the country, enhance effectiveness in land use monitoring, as well as environmental, livestock and wildlife management,” added Amb. Amina Mohamed.
Saying that the development of space technologies has been one of the leading catalysts for the growth of manufacturing in microelectronic and telecommunications, the Education CS said the Kenya government will place due emphasis on building local capacity and skills for Kenyans to fully participate in harnessing space resources. “Every year, Master of Science and Ph.D. students who show a great passion for space science will be recruited to join the satellite design, manufacturing, launch and mission operations teams,” said the CS. Added the CS: “We appreciate that the development of human capital and satellite capacity requires a long term commitment to a space science program. We therefore invite interested collaborators and partners from both the Public and Private sector to work with us on expanding this very important program that will yield enormous benefits for Kenya.”
The Cabinet Secretary said the Ministry of Education will continue to collaborate with the University of Rome as well as JAXA as the satellite launch partner and the Kyushu Institute of Technology of Japan as the technology partner for human resource development in satellite design, manufacture and testing. The launch of the satellite was the culmination of consistent efforts dating back to 1962 when an agreement between the University of Nairobi (Formally Royal Technical College) and University of Rome, La Sapienza, was signed for using Kenyan territorial waters at Malindi to build the San Marco satellite launch platform and base camp for ground stations.
The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by Prof. Micheni Japhet Ntiba, Principal Secretary, State department of for University Education and Research, University of Nairobi Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, Vice Chancellor University of Nairobi Prof. Peter Mbithi and Prof. Jackson Mbuthia, the lead Investigator and Project Coordinator, University of Nairobi.


Jupiter turned retrograde in Capricorn on May 14, 2020 and will stay until September 12, 2020. This transit isn’t nearly as heavily felt like Mercury, Venus and Mars retrogrades but they are still important and can be very beneficial by the time this planet goes direct again.
Jupiter is the planet of our higher thinking, philosophical mindsets, and our spiritual practices or religion. Planet Jupiter brings abundance to our lives and is the planet of one love and love for all. It expands our visions and broadens our horizons while pushing us to succeed and improve.
During this retrograde, issues of cultural and social expectations are highlighted. We will be pushed to reflect on our deepest needs and desires. You may take up a new study or even find a different path in life. Either way, this process is needed so you can evolve to a higher state of your conscious and subconscious mind.
Aspects to Jupiter
Jupiter makes a sextile to planet Neptune three times, while also meeting Pluto in conjunction three times during the stay in Capricorn. This can make us get high hopes and dreams, so be careful to not get too wrapped up and obsessed in your visions.
Don’t be so quick to take that risk as it could be that everything is not what it seems. Instead you should think it out, reflect on it, and then approach it slowly. What’s in store could be the greatest thing to happen but just make sure it’s exactly what you think it is. Jupiter is the truth-seeker, to build, develop, and expand while Neptune seeks to dissolve and create false reality.
Overall, Jupiter retrogrades never really do bring on the scary oh-sh*t feeling like your average Mercury retrogrades. It just gives us time to check in on our spiritual/political views and adjust things accordingly and evolve from there.
Since this retrograde is taking place in the sign work-for-it Capricorn, this can give us a clear, responsible head-space to stay goal-oriented and remain serious to our progress. Just don’t let hazy Neptune drift you off to dream world and slack off.
Jupiter Sextile Neptune Transit
Jupiter sextiles Neptune is a major planetary aspect that occurs every 4 and 9 years. There is a series of three aspects from February to October 2020. This transit highlights our spiritual self, personal beliefs, and our perception of life in general. This planetary combination shows compassion, spirituality, humanity and kindness.
- February 20, 2020 (17 deg)
- July 27, 2020 (20 deg)
- October 11, 2020 (18 deg)
Jupiter Conjunct Pluto Transit
The last time Jupiter and Pluto met up in Capricorn was in 1771, during the Russian Plague. This transit happens every 13 years in a different sign and always represents cultural changes. Under this planetary influence, we are being asked to work as one together, a whole and better serve humanity. Transformation, growth, justice and law are all highlighted this year.
- April 4, 2020 (24 deg)
- June 30, 2020 (24 deg)
- Nov 12, 2020 (22 deg)


We need clear skies to view the Perseid meteor shower which peaks Saturday night and Sunday morning, but that vista may be spoiled by cloud cover.
The peak viewing times in our area should be between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday. However, clouds will be moving in from the Texas Panhandle right around that time frame.
You should still be able to see evidence of meteors any before then; just look into the eastern sky all the way from the horizon to straight above.
Astronomers tell us you should be able to view one meteor per minute or more, especially in the prime early Sunday window if the cloud cover stays away.
If you miss the overnight celestial display, you may get another chance during the pre-dawn hours of Monday, but that opportunity could be dashed by isolated showers that are expected to pop up late Sunday night through early Monday morning.


Families can have an out-of-this-world Spring Break experience at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. They recently announced the top five things for kids to do during spring break.
Opening March 22, is the first interactive Angry Birds attraction in the U.S. Angry Birds Space Encounter brings to life the space adventures of the Angry Birds as they follow their kidnapped eggs into an inter-galactic wormhole. Along the way, the birds gear up with heroic superpowers as they come face-to-face with Space Pigs. Definitely a can't miss for the fans of this popular game.
Spring Camp Kennedy Space Center (KSC) provides young people ages 8 to 14 with an inspiring week of fun and enriching space activities. The camp, themed "Out of This World Science," will be held March 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
KSC Up-Close Tours allow visitors to share mankind's greatest achievements and future of the space program with the entire family and receive rare behind-the-scenes access to areas of Kennedy Space Center that have been off limits to the public for decades.
Shuttle Launch Experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is an incredible journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the space shuttle. The five minute experience in the one-of-a-kind, custom-designed crew cabin culminates with a breath-taking view of Earth from space.
Astronaut Encounter provides guests with the rare opportunity to meet veteran astronauts from NASA's famous Astronaut Corps. During spring break, Astronaut Encounter participants are space shuttle astronaut Winston Scott, March 23-24; space shuttle astronaut Bob Springer, March 25; and space shuttle astronaut Jerry Ross, March 26-31.
The Visitor Complex will also celebrate the grand opening of the new $100 million home of Space Shuttle Atlantis June 29. This is only one of the many exciting new things coming to Orlando this 2013.


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|Updated On||Dec 03, 2021|
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At the centre of the Lunar lamp, there is a white, dome-shaped opal glass shade surrounded by three metal rings. This lamp looks different from every angle. Place the Lunar over your dining table, on the bedroom ceiling or as a mood light in the living room corner next to the armchair.
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Mt. Langley (14,025 ft.)
Named by Sierra Club in 1905
"US astronomer, scientist, and inventor of the bolometer, an instrument that measures radiation. His steam-driven aeroplane flew fo 90 seconds in 1896 -- the first flight by an engine-equipped aircraft.
He was professor of physics and astronomy at the Western University of Pennsylvania 1866-87, and studied the infrared portions of the Solar System.
From 1887 he was secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D. C.
He founded the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in 1890 and turned to
pioneering work in aerodynamics, contributing greatly to the design of early
aircraft. he built and tested the first successful (but uncrewed) heavier-than-air
craft (aeroplane), which he launched by catapult and which flew over the Potomac
River in 1896. The subsequent catapult-launched flights of the Wright brothers
at Kitty Hawk owed much to Langley's principles as well as to the more powerful
engines available by the early 1900s. The Langley design was tested in later
years by using a model with a modern engine; it flew successfully with a pilot
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Also, year in, year out.
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- Also called sidereal year. a division of time equal to the equinoctial year plus 20 minutes, representing the time required for the earth to complete one revolution around the sun, measured with relation to the fixed stars. Cf. anomalistic year.
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On this day in history, the Apollo 13 command module finally splashed down in the Pacific Ocean southwest of American Samoa. Its crew were picked up by the recovery ship, USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2).
Arguably the second most famous space exploration venture in NASA’s history behind Apollo 11, Apollo 13 was slated to be a Moon mission with a lunar landing. Crewed by CAPT James A. Lovell, USN, John L. Swigert, USAF, Fred W. Haise, USMC., Apollo 13 soured after an explosion of an oxygen tank caused a shortage of oxygen and electric power. Working together around the clock with NASA’s best and brightest engineers in Mission Control, Houston, Texas, Lovell, Swigert and Haise made it home safely after spending six days in space.


On 22nd July 2019 at 2:43 PM IST, India launched its most ambitious space mission, Chandrayaan 2. The mission was launched from India’s most powerful rocket GSLV-MkIII, which lifted off from the Sriharikota spaceport. The rover is scheduled to land on 7th September 2019, on the lunar South Pole, which is a completely uncharted territory of the moon.
So far only three other countries have successfully carried out a moon landing; those countries are the US, Russia, and China. India has taken a giant leap towards launching this cost-effective space programme on the quest to explore the lunar South Pole. The mission is programmed to undertake 15 manoeuvres over the span of its 48-day journey towards the moon.
The main objective of this mission is to map the moon’s surface to trace origin, study the evolution of the moon, examine the water level on and below the moon’s surface, and to study lunar topography, minerals, surface composition of the moon. The entire mission has cost 978Cr. to the Indian government.
Chandrayaan 2 is a one of a kind mission because it will be the first space mission in human history to land on the south polar region of the moon. This is also India’s first attempt at launching a space expedition aimed at landing on the moon that is fully designed and made with home-grown technology. If India succeeds in landing Chandrayaan 2 on the lunar surface, it will become the fourth country in human history to soft land on the moon’s surface.
Chandrayaan 2 was launched by GSLV Mk-III, which has been completed designed and manufactured in India. Chandrayaan 2 is carrying 14 payloads weighing a total of 3,853kgs, the heaviest payload carried by an Indian rocket. The payload includes Orbiter, Pragyan Rover, and Vikram Lander. The Orbiter is designed to monitor the moon’s surface and facilitate communication between Earth and Vikram Lander. Vikram Lander will land on the surface of the moon, executing India’s first soft landing on the moon. Pragyan Rover is facilitated with AI-technology comprising of 6 wheels to move along the moon’s surface and gather data.
Prime Minister Modi has expressed pride and jubilation regarding this mission, stating that the main goal of this mission is to encourage young minds to explore science and space as a viable career option. The entire mission is devised to provide entirely new information to humankind about the moon.
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Mare Infinitus, sometimes abbreviated as "Mare-Eye," is a moon located within the WorldWeb of the Hegemony of Man. It is known for its globe-spanning ocean, which lacks islands or landmasses of any kind. It orbits an enormous sub-Jovian terrestrial planet.
Mare Infinitus' seawater is an unusual deep violet hue, resulting from the proliferation of a type of planktonic algae. It is one of the worlds located on the River Tethys; the farcaster portals comprising the Mare Infinitus section of the tour are buoyed and anchored in place.
Its waters contain a microorganism that causes severe infection in humans with injuries exposed to it. It grows inside the body "like fen fungus", branching out into the internal organs.
Visitors to Mare Infinitus looking over the horizon see what appear to be three moons, one of which looks like a great orange sphere that dominates the sky and dwarfs the other two smaller bodies rising over the turbulent violet waters. In fact, Mare Infinitus itself is the moon orbiting a near Jovian-sized rocky world. The rocky giant is described as covered by a dusty surface upon which rust-colored clouds move. There are brown blemishes on it like volcano flows, mountain ranges, a long valley like a scar, and a faint icefield at the north pole. The sub-jovian rocky planet was said to resemble Mars before terraforming.
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The city of Milan will host the 75th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2024, the most important international event in the space sector. The announcement was made by the Committee composed by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), the Italian Aeronautics and Astronautics Association (AIDAA), global academic representatives, and Leonardo, the Italian aerospace industry leader.
Milan’s candidacy was strongly supported by the Italian Government through the Inter-ministerial Committee for Space and Aerospace and the local institutions, including the President of the Lombardy Region and the Mayor of Milan. Milan was selected over other important candidate cities such as Budapest (Hungary), São Paulo (Brazil), Seville (Spain) and Adelaide (Australia). The Italian city was selected by more than 400 delegates from 71 countries from the International Astronautical Federation’s General Assembly, which gathered in Dubai from 25th to 29th October at the 72nd edition of the IAC.
The IAC, founded in 1951, is organised annually by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF). The congress currently includes 73 member states represented by all the main space agencies, companies, research centres, universities, associations, and museums. The arrival of the IAC in Milan marks success for the Italian space sector as a whole. Furthermore, it is a reward for the excellence of the city and it recognises Italy's leading role in the global space economy. Milan has a thriving and consolidated space ecosystem comprising of industry, SMEs and start-ups, research centres and universities. These all contribute to the innovation and technological development of various international space programmes.
Giorgio Saccoccia, President of the Italian Space Agency declared: "The work accomplished in the last months leading us to this prestigious victory was a beautiful example of how the Italian ecosystem works with great effectiveness in the space sector. The Selection Committee has rewarded the precision and accuracy of our candidacy, indirectly recognizing the Italian leadership in the current international space scenario. The Italian Space Agency has enthusiastically decided to support and contribute to the candidacy of "Team Italy" with the proposal of Milan, making use of the agency's important network of international relations and its vision on the future of space activities, to attract consensus. We couldn’t be more satisfied with the result obtained for Italy!”.
Alessandro Profumo, CEO of Leonardo commented: “It is a victory for Milan, for the Lombardy region, for the national space industry and for the entire supply chain. As Leonardo we are particularly proud: we have strongly embraced and supported the candidacy because we believe that the value of Space, where we have been playing a leading role on an international level for years, is fundamental and strategic for the future of technological innovation at the service of the country and its sustainable growth”.
“We are really proud the IAF general assembly choose Italy and the city of Milan to host the 75th edition of the congress. This was only possible thanks to a synergised organisational effort that led to an impeccable and complete candidacy proposal” highlighted Erasmo Carrera, President of AIDAA.
The chosen motto for the IAC75 is "Responsible Space for Sustainability", with the aim of raising awareness in the international community for a conscious and responsible use of the space environment. With an increase in the number of missions in orbit and the emergence of large constellations made-up of hundreds of satellites, the risk of collision between objects in space increases. This not only means the creation of new dangerous space debris; however, this could compromise the proper functioning of satellite systems on which many activities of our daily life depends: from telecommunication services to transport, from environmental monitoring to security.
The 2024 edition will also include themes of diversity and inclusiveness. Space has always been the place where different countries, generations, genders and skills are crucial for the development, evolution, innovation and knowledge of humanity. On this occasion, the city of Milan will become a greater environment by which guests can enhance themselves and others, sharing experiences and skills regardless of their personal and professional background. It will also be a place for young people and future opportunities, for women, as well as developing countries.
IAC 2024 will be hosted by the Milan Congress Center (MiCo), the largest Congress Center in Europe with a total capacity of 21,000 seats. The complex offers two plenary rooms, respectively with 4,000 and 2,000 seats, and a 1,500-seat auditorium. The city has strong experience in organising international events - such as the annual Milan Fashion Week and Expo Milano 2015 - and can count on the efficiency of key services such as the urban transport network, the presence of airports and railways connected with the main European and global cities.
For Italy, it will be the fifth time it has been the host country of the IAC. The first edition was held in Rome in 1956 and three more followed: again in Rome in 1981, in Turin in 1997 and the last in Naples in 2012. The Italian space community has always actively participated in the IAC through its presence at the event, the presentation of papers and the organisation of conferences and debates.


Deaf pupils to talk to astronauts on the International Space Station in a world first
A group of pupils at the Mary Hare School for deaf children in Newbury will be talking to an Astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbits above them at 11,000 miles per hour
Four radio hams will head to space station
ARRL reports four radio amateurs will head to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a commercial flight, thanks to Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
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“We are proud to have another successful launch of Pegasus – said at Spazio-News Magazine Rich Straka, vice president, launch vehicles, Northrop Grumman -. Today’s launch is a testament to the team’s expertise and determination to provide our customer with mission success.”
NASA’s ICON satellite will study the frontier of space, the dynamic zone high in Earth’s atmosphere where terrestrial weather from below meets space weather above. Northrop Grumman designed and manufactured the spacecraft for ICON at its Dulles satellite manufacturing facility, and tested and verified the spacecraft at the company’s location in Gilbert, Arizona. The satellite is based on the company’s LEOStar-2™ bus, a flight-proven and flexible satellite platform that accommodates a wide variety of missions.
“Our initial data shows the spacecraft is in good health and performing as expected – said Steve Krein, vice president, civil and commercial satellites, Northrop Grumman -. The successful launch of ICON continues to demonstrate Northrop Grumman’s legacy of delivering innovative space science missions for NASA. ICON marks the latest in a long line of scientific spacecraft we have developed and built for NASA over the last 35 years.”
ICON will help determine the physics of Earth’s space environment and pave the way for mitigating its effects on technology, communications systems and society.
Northrop Grumman has previously built multiple explorer satellites buses for NASA, including the NuSTAR, Swift, GALEX, AIM and IBEX spacecraft.
Northrop Grumman is also currently manufacturing the Landsat-9 and JPSS-2 spacecraft for NASA. Both satellites use the company’s larger LEOStar-3™ bus.
As an air-launched system, Pegasus has unparalleled flexibility to operate from virtually anywhere on Earth with minimal ground support requirements. In fact, Pegasus missions have launched from five separate sites in the USA, Europe and the Marshall Islands.
Pegasus is the leading launch system for the deployment of small satellites into low earth orbit. As the only NASA Category 3 vehicle in the small-launch class, Pegasus is certified to launch NASA’s most valuable small satellites.


Incredible Technology: How to Search for Advanced Alien Civilizations
Look at a picture of the Earth at night, and the world appears to be, quite literally, glowing. Now, scientists are starting to look for signs of advanced alien civilizations by the glow given off by technology used to harvest the energy from a star or even an entire galaxy. (excerpt: www.livescience.com)
NASA Curiosity rover captures mysterious bright light on Mars
Published April 08, 2014
This image was taken by NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity’s Navcam on April 3.NASA/JPL-Caltech
Is the truth really out there?
A NASA picture of a mysterious bright light on Mars has sparked the interest of UFO believers. But before we cry extraterrestrial, the bright light may be nothing more than a “glinty rock.”


In Episode #5, a much larger moon brushes too close and its powerful gravitational force pulls Lime Green Hemka off of Hanazuki’s moon onto it. Without hesitation, Hanazuki goes on a solo rescue mission to retrieve Lime Green, not fully recognizing how perilous this new moon might be. By the time Hanazuki does realize the danger she’s in, it looks like she could be trapped on that moon for good.
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Parents will happily tell you that legos still the best choice for today’s kids when it comes to toys. Not only are the kids having a fabulous time, the parents are thrilled that LEGO is still making quality and informative products (even the instructions details give kids and parents facts which lend to education).
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‘choking hazard’ warning : Small parts – not for children under 4
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Parents, like myself, say kids love LEGO as much as they love video games. Especially when the subjects are interesting to them. Good old fashion toys can get buried in the toy box if a child becomes attracted to only electronic games. So, if you are looking for something to compete with the hand-held games … LEGO is one of the best choices!
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If you have ever seen mini crop circles you may live near a child who has the LEGO Space UFO Abduction set. This Alien space ship would be a great companion to the LEGO Space Alien Striker set. You would have duplicate of the Alien Defense unit soldier but you would have additional mini-figures as well.
LEGO Space Tripod Invader
Build this ship with LEGO blocks. After building you can easily remove the saucer part of the ship from the legs (for ‘flying’) then put the legs back on for ‘landing’ and on the ground recon missions.
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LEGO Space Moon Buggy
Take a journey across the moon in style! Collect moon rocks and other materials to take back to Earth for testing… be careful what you bring back, do a quick test of the moon rock to make sure there aren’t any aliens waiting for a ride.
This would make a great companion to the Space Shuttle
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Recommended for ages 5 – 12
(keep small parts away from children under 4)
The Ultimate Lego Air & Space Set
Space, space shuttles, airplanes and airports (control centers) naturally go hand in hand. Give your child the gift of the ultimate aeronautical Lego experience.
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Thursday, March 18, 2004
The cost of w
Out here in the desert today we were worrying about dark energy. Seventy percent of the energy in the universe is some mysterious stuff whose density, as far as we can tell, remains constant as the universe expands. (In contrast to, say, ordinary matter, which dilutes away as a result of the expansion.)
The leading candidate for dark energy is vacuum energy, or the cosmological constant, which is exactly constant throughout space and time. But it's not an especially attractive candidate, so we're looking for alternatives anywhere we can -- some persistent but nevertheless dynamical field, or even a modification of gravity on large scales.
To tell if the dark energy is vacuum energy, we try to see whether it's changing or absolutely constant. The parameter we go out and measure is w; its value is -1 for pure vacuum energy. We know that w is pretty close to -1; if it's a little bit greater (like -0.9) the dark energy is gradually diminishing, while if it's less than -1 the density is actually increasing. (The amount of dark energy per cubic centimeter is going up everywhere in the universe.) That seems crazy, which was what my talk this morning was about. It is crazy, but it can't be completely ruled out, so we should keep an open mind.
The first direct evidence for dark energy came from using supernovae as standard candles (objects whose intrinsic brightness is known, so their distance can be inferred from their aparent brightness). Many of the talks today were devoted to current and future supernova searches. There was much discussion between the observers, who wanted to know just what kind of deviation from w=-1 we should expect, and theorists (like myself) who kept admitting that we have no idea. I don't think they believed us. Unfortunately it's a question we have to keep asking, since it costs money to do these observations; money is tight, and we have to decide which experiments are most deserving of our efforts.


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In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024, I embarked on a mission to safeguard my eyes while capturing these rare celestial events. My initial approach involved purchasing a UV Lens Filter and a 6″x6″ Solar Filter Sheet from Amazon, intending to superglue the solar filter sheet to the outer surface of the UV filter, ensuring the silver side faced outward, as per the provided instructions. Regrettably, this endeavor proved futile due to my lack of awareness regarding the fumes emitted by the superglue, which ultimately clouded the lens filter entirely, rendering Plan A ineffective.
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I’m an Associate Professor of the Practice in Astronomy at Wesleyan University. In our department, I wear many hats; amongst them are: director of outreach, facilities manager for our telescopes and computers, researcher, professor, and head student wrangler. My work is primarily on X-ray binaries and black hole grown and evolution. I am also deeply committed to astronomy outreach, especially through non-traditional venues. I’m a frequent guest at many sci-fi and fantasy conventions, most notably DragonCon in Atlanta, GA.
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