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March 4, 2011 - by Eighth Part-Time Scientists Fan Friday

Eighth Part-Time Scientists Fan Friday

Welcome to the eighth Fan Friday.

Here comes the eighth Fan Friday. You ask and we reply. If you want to take a look at the previous questions go to our blog.

This week we chose five questions with focus on our next public outreach events.


Social "Which events are you attending in 2011 next?"

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March 3, 2011 - by Astrobotic's Mission to the Moon Releases Payload User's Guide

Astrobotic's Mission to the Moon Releases Payload User's Guide

PITTSBURGH, PA – March 3, 2011 – Astrobotic Technology Inc. today released a new guide for researchers on preparation of their instruments for the company’s robotic expedition to the surface of the Moon. The expedition, based on technology from Carnegie Mellon University, will carry up to 240 pounds of science, engineering, and marketing payloads. Any university, government agency or company is eligible to purchase payload accommodations on the December 2013 flight.
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March 2, 2011 - by Composite materials negative mold for the E-111 cabin

Composite materials negative mold for the E-111 cabin

ARCA team just finished the work to the composite materials cabin negative mold for the E-111 supersonic airplane for the Google Lunar X Prize.

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March 2, 2011 - by Huntsville Center for Technology Students Get New Design Challenge

Huntsville Center for Technology Students Get New Design Challenge

The Rocket City Space Pioneers (RCSP) team has presented a new design challenge to students at the Huntsville Center for Technology (HCT). The task involves exploring concepts for lander leg and foot designs. I met with HCT students and their Computer Aided Design (CAD) instructor, Mike Evans, and provided performance requirements were provided to the students and reviewed their early design concepts. The design of the lander’s legs and feet are shaped by a number of constraints. These include:
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March 1, 2011 - by “The Force” is in YOU!

“The Force” is in YOU!

In this blog post we would like to address the questions and comments received since the announcement of Mystical Moon. Please realize that we are a “Mystery Team” and, as such, all names including the team name, leader, craft name and signatories to the team blog posts are all aliases. Thereby, the craft’s name is not 'Black Magic'. However, in all fairness, we promised to address your questions and comments to help you better understand our team’s vision, mission and objectives (and so we shall).
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March 1, 2011 - by 500m Field Test Video

500m Field Test Video

In December, the Astrobotic team conducted a series of field tests in which the rover drove 500 meters. Below is a collection of footage from the test:
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March 1, 2011 - by Meeting with MEASAT

Meeting with MEASAT

Independence X meets Malaysia's Premier Satellite Operator, MEASAT. The meeting is regarding the potential partnership with MEASAT in pursuit for the Google Lunar X Prize. Names from left, Mr Mohamad Zakir Hassan (Manager of Satellite & Launch Procurement), Mr Zainudin Abdul (Director of Fleet Planning & Special Projects), Izmir Yamin (IDXA Team Leader & CEO), Colin Goh (IDXA CTO), and Evelyn Leong (IDXA COO). Click for photo:
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March 1, 2011 - by E-111 cabine positive mold completed.

E-111 cabine positive mold completed.

ARCA completed today the positive molds for the crew cabin of the E-111 supersonic airplane.

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February 28, 2011 - by Antenna considerations for DoubleSShot rocket

Antenna considerations for DoubleSShot rocket

Team member Mattias started to work on the DoubleSShot rocket antenna: http://sugarshot.org/downloads/antenna_considerations.pdf
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February 28, 2011 - by Team Plan B. Introduction. Message A.

Team Plan B. Introduction. Message A.

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