Dave
@outerspatiology.bsky.social
AI and Astronautics/physics. UC Berkeley grad.
I did a group project with Elon in college. one of us is building rockets the other is writing about them.
Stay up to date on all things Aerospace -> preme.ai/newsletter/outerspatiology
I did a group project with Elon in college. one of us is building rockets the other is writing about them.
Stay up to date on all things Aerospace -> preme.ai/newsletter/outerspatiology
Helsing and Kongsberg, defense tech firms from Norway and Germany, team up to enhance Europe's intelligence and communications. Small satellite deployment set to begin in around three years.
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Helsing and Kongsberg, defense tech firms from Norway and Germany, team up to enhance Europe's intelligence and communications. Small satellite deployment set to begin in around three years.
NASA showcases Strategic Deconfliction Simulation for urban air travel, optimizing flight plans and reducing conflicts. Situational Viewer and Demand-Capacity Balancing Monitor ensure smooth operations in crowded airspace.
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NASA showcases Strategic Deconfliction Simulation for urban air travel, optimizing flight plans and reducing conflicts. Situational Viewer and Demand-Capacity Balancing Monitor ensure smooth operations in crowded airspace.
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory unveils the immense mass of galaxy clusters: hot gas 5x heavier than all galaxies combined, with 80% dark matter. Observations at 100 million degrees offer insights into universe evolution. A cosmic marvel captured in exquisite detail!
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory unveils the immense mass of galaxy clusters: hot gas 5x heavier than all galaxies combined, with 80% dark matter. Observations at 100 million degrees offer insights into universe evolution. A cosmic marvel captured in exquisite detail!
NASA's AVIRIS-5 sensor, aboard a high-altitude research aircraft, maps lithium-rich rocks on Earth from 60,000 feet. Developed by NASA JPL, it's part of a massive airborne campaign with USGS. AVIRIS-5 detects mineral 'fingerprints' using reflected sunlight.
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NASA's AVIRIS-5 sensor, aboard a high-altitude research aircraft, maps lithium-rich rocks on Earth from 60,000 feet. Developed by NASA JPL, it's part of a massive airborne campaign with USGS. AVIRIS-5 detects mineral 'fingerprints' using reflected sunlight.
NASA's AVIRIS-5 sensor, aboard a high-altitude research aircraft, maps lithium-rich rocks on Earth's surface from 60,000 feet. Collaboration with USGS in the largest U.S. airborne campaign. AVIRIS-5 detects mineral 'fingerprints' using reflected sunlight.
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NASA's AVIRIS-5 sensor, aboard a high-altitude research aircraft, maps lithium-rich rocks on Earth's surface from 60,000 feet. Collaboration with USGS in the largest U.S. airborne campaign. AVIRIS-5 detects mineral 'fingerprints' using reflected sunlight.
Poland's ESA budget soars from 198M to 735M euros by 2025, marking a significant 276% increase. Spain also escalates its funding. The enhanced contributions will shape Europe's space priorities in the coming years.
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Poland's ESA budget soars from 198M to 735M euros by 2025, marking a significant 276% increase. Spain also escalates its funding. The enhanced contributions will shape Europe's space priorities in the coming years.
Artemis II Orion spacecraft, led by manager Branelle Rodriguez, prepares to carry humans to the Moon after traveling thousands of miles. Rodriguez ensures spacecraft readiness for historic mission. Collaboration with Kennedy's Exploration Ground Systems crucial for success. 🌕
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Artemis II Orion spacecraft, led by manager Branelle Rodriguez, prepares to carry humans to the Moon after traveling thousands of miles. Rodriguez ensures spacecraft readiness for historic mission. Collaboration with Kennedy's Exploration Ground Systems crucial for success. 🌕
Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, citing extensive private engagements with industry. Despite criticism, assures that key players are 'well informed' on project details.
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, citing extensive private engagements with industry. Despite criticism, assures that key players are 'well informed' on project details.
NASA extends agreement with CASIS to oversee ISS national lab, securing ongoing research access. This extension is expected to be the final one. The collaboration aims to maintain scientific endeavors aboard the space station.
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NASA extends agreement with CASIS to oversee ISS national lab, securing ongoing research access. This extension is expected to be the final one. The collaboration aims to maintain scientific endeavors aboard the space station.
China's space program scrutiny triggers U.S. policy review. NASA's moon mission strategy under fire. Will American space policy pivot? 🚀
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
China's space program scrutiny triggers U.S. policy review. NASA's moon mission strategy under fire. Will American space policy pivot? 🚀
China's space program rise sparks U.S. critique. House hearing delves into NASA's moon mission strategy. Stay tuned for evolving space policies shaping the future of exploration.
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
China's space program rise sparks U.S. critique. House hearing delves into NASA's moon mission strategy. Stay tuned for evolving space policies shaping the future of exploration.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory researchers test drone navigation software in the Mojave Desert for future Mars missions. 25 projects funded by NASA's Mars Exploration Program aim to advance technology for autonomous exploration.
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory researchers test drone navigation software in the Mojave Desert for future Mars missions. 25 projects funded by NASA's Mars Exploration Program aim to advance technology for autonomous exploration.
Student teams at NASA JPL's 2025 Invention Challenge raced to move 2 gallons of water 16 feet in 60 seconds! Using plywood, PVC, motors, and duct tape, innovation was in full swing. Congrats to Arcadia High School's Team Still Water for their victory!
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Student teams at NASA JPL's 2025 Invention Challenge raced to move 2 gallons of water 16 feet in 60 seconds! Using plywood, PVC, motors, and duct tape, innovation was in full swing. Congrats to Arcadia High School's Team Still Water for their victory!
🏆 NASA's 2024 total solar eclipse broadcast wins Emmy for Production Technology! The most complex live project in NASA's history reached 40M views. A groundbreaking achievement in sharing the marvels of our solar system worldwide.
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🏆 NASA's 2024 total solar eclipse broadcast wins Emmy for Production Technology! The most complex live project in NASA's history reached 40M views. A groundbreaking achievement in sharing the marvels of our solar system worldwide.
🌟 Hubble captures a galaxy brewing with new stars in NGC 1792, over 50M light-years away. The vibrant spiral arms and active center reveal a cosmic storm of star formation. Unlocking mysteries of space one galaxy at a time!
December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌟 Hubble captures a galaxy brewing with new stars in NGC 1792, over 50M light-years away. The vibrant spiral arms and active center reveal a cosmic storm of star formation. Unlocking mysteries of space one galaxy at a time!
Tropical Cyclone Senyar, the second ever in the Strait of Malacca, hit Sumatra on Nov 25, 2025. Despite the weak Coriolis effect, the storm intensified rapidly, causing flash floods and landslides with 16 inches of rain.
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tropical Cyclone Senyar, the second ever in the Strait of Malacca, hit Sumatra on Nov 25, 2025. Despite the weak Coriolis effect, the storm intensified rapidly, causing flash floods and landslides with 16 inches of rain.
A satellite image displays the eruption of Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, sending volcanic ash east-northeast. The event was captured on November 15, 2025, showcasing the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A satellite image displays the eruption of Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, sending volcanic ash east-northeast. The event was captured on November 15, 2025, showcasing the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.
🚀 NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and crewmates to land in Kazakhstan on Dec. 9 after a 245-day mission, orbiting Earth 3,920 times and traveling 104 million miles. Watch their return live on NASA+ and Amazon Prime!
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🚀 NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and crewmates to land in Kazakhstan on Dec. 9 after a 245-day mission, orbiting Earth 3,920 times and traveling 104 million miles. Watch their return live on NASA+ and Amazon Prime!
NASA conducts toxicology analysis of spacecraft air and water using real-time monitors like AQM, CO2 monitors, and CSA-CP. Archival samples collected with GSC and formaldehyde badges provide post-flight data.
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NASA conducts toxicology analysis of spacecraft air and water using real-time monitors like AQM, CO2 monitors, and CSA-CP. Archival samples collected with GSC and formaldehyde badges provide post-flight data.
NASA's Perseverance rover has confirmed the long-suspected phenomenon of electrical discharges in dust devils on Mars. The discovery, published in Nature, will impact Martian atmospheric chemistry, climate, and mission design. A significant step in our understanding of the Red Planet.
December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NASA's Perseverance rover has confirmed the long-suspected phenomenon of electrical discharges in dust devils on Mars. The discovery, published in Nature, will impact Martian atmospheric chemistry, climate, and mission design. A significant step in our understanding of the Red Planet.
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Dec Astronomy Events
4-Moon occults M45(NW North America, N Europe)
4-Full Cold Moon
8-Mercury at greatest elongation W(21º-dawn)
10-Moon occults Regulus (N. North America)
14-Geminids(ZHR~150)
18-Moon occults Antares (S. Pacific)
20-New Moon
21-Winter Solstice
31-Moon occults M45 (NE Asia/Alaska)
4-Moon occults M45(NW North America, N Europe)
4-Full Cold Moon
8-Mercury at greatest elongation W(21º-dawn)
10-Moon occults Regulus (N. North America)
14-Geminids(ZHR~150)
18-Moon occults Antares (S. Pacific)
20-New Moon
21-Winter Solstice
31-Moon occults M45 (NE Asia/Alaska)
December 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Dec Astronomy Events
4-Moon occults M45(NW North America, N Europe)
4-Full Cold Moon
8-Mercury at greatest elongation W(21º-dawn)
10-Moon occults Regulus (N. North America)
14-Geminids(ZHR~150)
18-Moon occults Antares (S. Pacific)
20-New Moon
21-Winter Solstice
31-Moon occults M45 (NE Asia/Alaska)
4-Moon occults M45(NW North America, N Europe)
4-Full Cold Moon
8-Mercury at greatest elongation W(21º-dawn)
10-Moon occults Regulus (N. North America)
14-Geminids(ZHR~150)
18-Moon occults Antares (S. Pacific)
20-New Moon
21-Winter Solstice
31-Moon occults M45 (NE Asia/Alaska)
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim completes medical exams in microgravity, including blood tests and eye exams aboard the International Space Station. These tests provide crucial insights into crew health for future space missions. Kim's research supports NASA's Artemis campaign for Mars missions.
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim completes medical exams in microgravity, including blood tests and eye exams aboard the International Space Station. These tests provide crucial insights into crew health for future space missions. Kim's research supports NASA's Artemis campaign for Mars missions.
NASA's Hazardous Material Summary Tables (HMSTs) compile hazards of materials for space missions. Toxic, biosafety, and flammability levels are evaluated for ISS, CCP, MPCV, and Gateway. JSC experts assign levels and maintain an in-flight database.
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NASA's Hazardous Material Summary Tables (HMSTs) compile hazards of materials for space missions. Toxic, biosafety, and flammability levels are evaluated for ISS, CCP, MPCV, and Gateway. JSC experts assign levels and maintain an in-flight database.
The Hubble Space Telescope's latest image showcases NGC 4535, known as the 'Lost Galaxy', 50M light-years away. Revealing young star clusters and H II regions, this data aids in studying galaxy evolution and star formation processes like supernovae.
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Hubble Space Telescope's latest image showcases NGC 4535, known as the 'Lost Galaxy', 50M light-years away. Revealing young star clusters and H II regions, this data aids in studying galaxy evolution and star formation processes like supernovae.
SpaceNews annually honors industry influencers shaping commercial space. The recent 8th Icon Awards highlighted key figures driving innovation and progress in the space sector. Stay updated on impactful developments in space technology and business. #SpaceNews
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
SpaceNews annually honors industry influencers shaping commercial space. The recent 8th Icon Awards highlighted key figures driving innovation and progress in the space sector. Stay updated on impactful developments in space technology and business. #SpaceNews