Astrobotic and CMU to the Moon in 2012

This video tells a story of one team’s plan to visit the moon in late 2012 near the sea of tranquility where Apollo 11 landed.

Humanoid Robot to be Launched Sep 2010

NASA and GM have teamed to make the next generation of robot work side by side humans in space. Robonaut-2 or just R2 will be sent to the Space Station this September 16th. Story is here: R2 goes to Space Station

NASA’s Project M

The engineers at Johnson Space Flight Center have boldly proposed “Project M”. The “M” has two meanings: one is the first letter in the word moon and the other is the roman numeral for 1,000. They claim the ability to land a robot on the moon within 1,000 days once given the green light. The video implies this is no ordinary ground robot. We will keep you posted on developments.

Moon-Ballon Rocket Simulation

ARCA’s European Lunar Explorer (ELE) is a simple design. The super-huge balloon carrying a system of three rockets will soar to about 11 miles (18 km) up. Then the first two rocket stages will fire and boost the system into low Earth orbit, and use the final stage to boost it to the Moon. The ELE will then travel to the moon and deploy its Lunar Lander, which resembles a knobby rubber ball that uses its own rocket engine to ensure a soft landing. Watch their video of how it all will work below: (If nothing else, watch it for the great music.

That’s My King

No matter how your day was or what tomorrow may bring or what anxiety may be lurking around the corner, click on this to get clarity about Christ. This comes from Dr. S.M. — Shadrach Meshach — Lockridge of Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego, who once preached on what he knew about God. This three-minute excerpt is nothing like you’ve heard before. Get ready to be reintroduced.

Lunar Excavation Blade

Digging Moon Dirt

Big blade makes preparing moon surface possible. Video uses simulation models along with real tests.

Moon 2.0: Join the Revolution

Google Lunar X PRIZE Hardware Reel

NASA | LRO: Mapping Our Future

Astrobotic Technology’s Mission and Vision

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