Orbite: The Ultimate Space Training Destination
Historically, most of the population has viewed space as intangible – both figuratively and literally. Part of this notion comes from space flight’s long-standing status as a highly exclusive professional gateway – one rooted in [...]
Three Key Lessons From Randy Pausch’s Final Lecture
Randy Pausch achieved quite a lot in his life, finding success as an educator of computer science and human-computer interaction at Carnegie Mellon University. However, perhaps Pausch’s boldest achievement came in the face of impending [...]
Protecting Astronauts from Deep Space Radiation
Space’s vast, cold nature is a blessing and curse for those fortunate enough to explore it; on one hand, it houses one-of-a-kind phenomena and events that have greatly expanded our collective scientific knowledge, but on [...]
Space for Humanity: Expanding Access to Space for the Benefit of Earth
Recently, I was pleased to join the Astro Ben Podcast to discuss several matters related to Voyager and the future of commercial space. During my conversation with show host Ben Gamble, we also explored space [...]
Does Your Company Need Innovative Strategies? Look Toward Space
To many, space may be the final frontier for humanity. But a focus on space exploration can help us achieve improvements on planet Earth too. The space sector is driving growth in more than exploration; [...]
Honoring June Scobee Rodgers and the Brave Souls of the Challenger Disaster
June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D., has dedicated her life to turning unthinkable tragedy into selfless, far-reaching opportunity. Rodgers, the widow of late Challenger space shuttle commander Richard “Dick” Scobee, is the founding chair of the Challenger [...]
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