by David Brandt-Erichsen | Oct 28, 2013 | Event, NSS Press Releases, Space Solar Power
The National Space Society in affiliation with Ohio University is pleased to announce that the International SunSat Design Competition is now registering competitive teams. This two-year project is designed to link global scientific communities with university-based...
by David Brandt-Erichsen | Oct 13, 2013 | Commercial Spaceflight
From SpaceX: On Monday, October 7th, Grasshopper completed its highest leap to date, rising to 744m altitude. The view above is taken from a single camera hexacopter, getting closer to the stage than in any previous flight. Grasshopper is a 10-story Vertical Takeoff...
by David Brandt-Erichsen | Sep 29, 2013 | Commercial Spaceflight
The Orbital Sciences Cygnus spacecraft was grappled by the International Space Station’s robotic arm at 7:01 (EDT) this morning after a flawless approach and in-orbit demonstration sequence. Cygnus will now be guided to the berthing port on the nadir side of the...
by David Brandt-Erichsen | Sep 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
The National Space Society and the International Space Elevator Consortium signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 15 August 2013. This understanding between these 501(c)(3) organizations illustrates the strength of ideas and committed volunteers. Recently NSS...
by David Brandt-Erichsen | Sep 18, 2013 | Space Transportation
New program seeks to lower satellite launch costs by developing a reusable hypersonic unmanned vehicle with costs, operation and reliability similar to traditional aircraft Commercial, civilian and military satellites provide crucial real-time information essential to...
