July 2008 Top Stories
»» NewSpace 2008: Creating the Future or Living in the Past?
[Tuesday, July 1, 2008] A change in the White House administration presents a golden opportunity to fix problems in the nation's space program and push for further government support of entrepreneurial "NewSpace" ventures says William J. Watson, Space Frontier Foundation.
»» Instructions on How to Submit Questions for NASA's Lunar Science Conference
[Wednesday, July 2, 2008] Here is the place where you can find questions and answers to all of your future of space exploration questions from the younger generations of NASA scientists, engineers, and explorers at the 2008 Lunar Science Conference at NASA Ames Research Center.
»» Eight teams taking up ESA’s Lunar Robotics Challenge
[Thursday, July 3, 2008] As interest in exploration of the Moon soars among the world's space agencies, ESA has challenged university students to develop a robotic vehicle that is capable of working in difficult terrain, comparable to that found at the lunar poles.
»» Brown-Led Team Finds Evidence of Water in Moon's Interior
[Wednesday, July 9, 2008] A research team has for the first time discovered evidence of water that came from deep within the Moon, a revelation that strongly suggests water has been a part of the Moon since its early existence.
»» NASA and ESA complete comparative exploration architecture study
[Wednesday, July 9, 2008] Over the last 6 months, representatives from NASA and ESA have been engaged in detailed assessment of potential programs and technologies that when conducted cooperatively could one day support a human outpost on the Moon.
»» NASA Ames to Celebrate 'Moon Week' With Science Conference, Event
[Thursday, July 10, 2008] Opportunities for conducting studies of the moon, on the moon and from the moon will be explored and lunar research findings discussed during a three-day Lunar Science Conference at NASA Ames Research Center, July 21-23, 2008.
»» NASA Solicitation Spacecraft Propulsion System for Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer-LADEE
[Monday, July 14, 2008] NASA/ARC plans to issue a RFQ for the following Commercial item/services: Design and construct one propulsion system for NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft in accordance with the attached Draft Statement of Work.
»» Space Agencies Continue Talks on Global Exploration Strategy
[Tuesday, July 15, 2008] Representatives of 11 space agencies from around the world gathered in Montreal July 10 - 12 to continue the coordination of programs to extend human and robotic presence throughout the solar system.
»» The NASA-ESA Comparative Architecture Assessment
[Wednesday, July 16, 2008] In January 2008, NASA and ESA agreed to conduct a comparative architecture assessment to determine if their respective lunar architecture concepts could complement, augment, or enhance the exploration plans of the other.
»» NASA Solicitation: Alternative Radioisotope Power Source for Lunar Surface
[Saturday, July 19, 2008] NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from the University Space Research Association, part of the Center for Space Nuclear Research (CSNR), located at the Idaho National Laboratory.
»» International Lunar Observatory Dual Function Instrument Bound for the Moon Aboard Odyssey Moon's Google Lunar X PRIZE Mission
[Sunday, July 20, 2008] The world's first astronomical observatory bound for the Moon was announced today as a joint venture between the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) and Google Lunar X PRIZE contender Odyssey Moon Limited.
»» New Project to Develop GPS-Like System for the Moon
[Monday, July 21, 2008] The same Ohio State University researcher who is helping rovers navigate on Mars is leading a new effort to help humans navigate on the moon.
»» Dr. Paul Spudis Announced as Chief Scientist of Google Lunar X PRIZE Contender Odyssey Moon Limited
[Wednesday, July 23, 2008] Dr. Paul D. Spudis has been named Chief Scientist of Odyssey Moon Limited, the first official contender for the $30M Google Lunar X PRIZE.
»» Robotic Moon Excavation Teams Compete for NASA Technology Prize
[Sunday, July 27, 2008] NASA's Regolith Excavation Challenge is scheduled for Aug. 2-3, 2008, on the campus of the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
»» Media Invited for Demo of NASA Lunar Surface Manipulator Concept
[Monday, July 28, 2008] A NASA concept for lifting and manipulating materials on the lunar surface will be demonstrated for reporters at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., on Friday, Aug. 1.
»» NASA Awards Contracts for Concepts of Lunar Surface Systems
[Monday, July 28, 2008] NASA's Constellation Program has selected 11 companies and one university to independently develop concepts that contribute to how astronauts will live and work on the moon.
»» NASA Hosts International Meeting for Lunar Science Discussions
[Wednesday, July 30, 2008] NASA hosted a meeting of space agencies from nine countries last week to discuss the next steps in the ongoing scientific exploration of the moon. The meeting laid the groundwork for a new generation of lunar science.
»» High Schoolers Help NASA Take One Small Step Back To The Moon
[Wednesday, July 30, 2008] High school students from 35 Florida schools recently experienced what it might be like to land a rocket on the moon or excavate the lunar surface.
»» NASA Lunar Science Institute Names First International Partner: Canada's University of Western Ontario
[Wednesday, July 30, 2008] NASA's Lunar Science Institute at Moffett Field, Calif., has announced its first international affiliate partner for conducting lunar science activities: Canada's University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.
