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Registrations are now open for the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon
It’s that time of year again to join the world’s largest innovation hackathon dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Registrations are now open for the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon. This two-day global hackathon brings together problem-solvers of all ages and backgrounds to tackle real-world challenges using NASA’s free and open data. Taking place the […]
Starbase as an official city means rocket scientist unique jobs
Historic news from this month, widely reported in many news outlets, such as ZeroHedge, is that Elon Musk’s Starbase Is Now A Real City. This is exciting news for SpaceX and their audacious efforts to bring Starship reusable rocket operations into a full tempo. But let’s think bigger picture here. Starbase as an official city […]
How to do aerospace in college without an aero engineering major
This month I had an energizing and enlightening visit to see some students at the University of Nevada in Reno. They are all passionate about aerospace and aviation. But none of them are aerospace engineering majors. Because UNR doesn’t have an aerospace engineering department! Or an aerospace engineering major. However, through a student-led club called […]
Big help for international students who want to get aerospace jobs in the US: Spotlight on ISPA@GT
One of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked over the many years I’ve had this website are variations on the question, “How can I get a job in an aerospace or aviation company in the USA as an international student?” I’ve never had an answer that was easy, certain, or fast. This hasn’t changed […]
Astro sMarta gives inspirational lessons from the remote land of Macedonia
Suppose you dream of being a “rocket scientist” of some kind… doing great things in the world of aerospace or aviation. But you live in a remote place where nobody you know has ever done this. If you can relate to this, I want you to meet Martina Dimoska. She lives in Macedonia which is […]
NASA Space Apps Challenge is a Resounding Success for Many
The NASA Space Apps Challenge is an international annual hackathon that provides a way for almost anyone to be a “rocket scientist” for a weekend. If you want an innovative, fun, and welcoming pathway towards an education or career in the aerospace field, this is a great opportunity for you. I was thrilled to be […]
5 uniquely special gifts for kids who can’t wait to see people on the Moon and Mars
We are living in the Golden Age of space exploration. It should be said that there are also many distressing and tragic situations happening in our world today. But children don’t need to know about these things. In fact, they should not be exposed to these things. Fortunately, on the other hand, there are awesome […]
Channel your passions into space with the NASA Space Apps Challenge weekend
Coming up soon – on the weekend of October 7 & 8, 2023, the annual NASA International Space Apps Challenge is happening again. Know what a hackathon is? If so, this is one focused on 30 goals, or projects, or “challenges” defined by NASA. Don’t know what a hackathon is but are eager to learn […]
New opportunity for legal and ethics specialists in rocket science
We always love an opportunity to feature events and programs from our friends at FOR ALL MOONKIND. Michelle and Tim Hanlon lead this organization. It has made an incredible impact as a small organization such as facilitating nations to sign The Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration and settlement, and being recognized as Permanent Observer […]