by Bill D'Zio | Jun 17, 2020 | All space related, Beyond Earth Orbit, Launch
Many people take it for granted, but in Space, going to the bathroom is not a minor effort. With a lack of gravity, engineers over the years have been refining the approach to make it work in space. NASA is ready to launch its latest version of the space...
by Bill D'Zio | Jun 16, 2020 | All space related
So before we start, if you get this answer wrong, leave a comment about your thinking. Some of you may get it wrong and still not want to comment. Before we get to the answer, let’s review basic orbital mechanics, but simplified. Orbital mechanics...
by Bill D'Zio | Jun 13, 2020 | All space related, Beyond Earth Orbit, Space Agencies, Space Money
Astronomers dealt with a major several problems since the inception of astronomy. First, objects give off electromagnetic radiation. The human eye’s ability to detect the visible spectrum restricts us from seeing other electromagnetic...
by Bill D'Zio | Jun 11, 2020 | All space related, Launch, Product Review, Stuff in Orbit
ESA, Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, TU delft all figured out that they can build and launch a satellite for less. The goal of these smart organizations? Miniaturization. But how small? What if I told you that you could hold a satellite in your...
by Bill D'Zio | Jun 6, 2020 | All space related, Beyond Earth Orbit, Stuff in Orbit
A big announcement about the NASA Lunar Gateway came out on Friday June 5th, 2020. NASA officially awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) for the preliminary design and development of the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO). The...
