At age 9, this kid is obviously quite intelligent and curious, asking thought-provoking questions. The future looks bright from here.
Showing posts with label asteroid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label asteroid. Show all posts
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
T is for Trans Neptunian Objects
Our solar system is pretty nifty and fun to study. We have our sun and planets, and those planets are filled with such variety that they keep people studying for a lifetime. Yet, there's more to our solar system than the planets that orbit our sun. Trans Neptunian objects far outnumber the planets, and they inhabit the region beyond Neptune (hence their name). These little icy worlds warrant our attention too.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
An Interview With Neil deGrasse Tyson
I love interviews with Neil deGrasse Tyson. His enthusiasm is infectious. That's why I wanted to share this interview with all of you. There is a total of three parts, but it's worth the time to watch.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Asteroids and Meteors, Oh My!
I support the space program, and I always have for many reasons. The dangers posed by asteroids and other cosmic objects are as good a reason as any to consider the future of the space program and how dependent we are on this planet of ours.
People complain that the space program is a waste of money. I say that if we want to ensure the continuation of our species, this isn't an issue we can afford to ignore. We can't afford not to invest time, money, and intellect in space.
People complain that the space program is a waste of money. I say that if we want to ensure the continuation of our species, this isn't an issue we can afford to ignore. We can't afford not to invest time, money, and intellect in space.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Cosmic Asperations
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It makes sense that we have to start expanding our horizons to include outer space when we look for the materials needed to sustain us. It was only a matter of time before someone had the inspiration and determination to start mining asteroids. Planetary Resources Inc., which is being backed by the deep pockets and grand imaginations of James Cameron and others, plans to do just that.
They're everywhere, and they have materials that could be invaluable to us. Now, there are arguments both for and against this enterprise. One argument is that the cost is so high to retrieve these materials that it would be a waste. There are also, as there are with any new endeavor, risks involved.
Here's where I fall on the issue. Resources will undoubtedly run low. The cost of sending anything into space is also high. If we have a mining operation set up in space, we could build ships and colonies more cheaply because we would no longer have to pay to launch them from Earth. This is expensive in the short term, yes, but in the end, it could pay off in so many ways.
I guess we'll see how it goes.
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