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
🛰️ Lux Aeterna to deploy first reusable satellite in Australia after launching on SpaceX rideshare in early 2027. Groundbreaking move to Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. Revolutionizing satellite deployment methods!
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🛰️ Lux Aeterna to deploy first reusable satellite in Australia after launching on SpaceX rideshare in early 2027. Groundbreaking move to Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. Revolutionizing satellite deployment methods!
Rocket Lab's upcoming STP-S30 mission will focus on testing a flat, disk-shaped smallsat design for sustained operations in very low orbit. The experiment involves collaboration with Space Force and NASA.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Rocket Lab's upcoming STP-S30 mission will focus on testing a flat, disk-shaped smallsat design for sustained operations in very low orbit. The experiment involves collaboration with Space Force and NASA.
NASA is seeking diverse U.S. institutions to participate in the 2025 Science Activation Opportunity. Projects must cover all NASA science disciplines and engage various communities. Proposals due on 3/31/2026.
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NASA is seeking diverse U.S. institutions to participate in the 2025 Science Activation Opportunity. Projects must cover all NASA science disciplines and engage various communities. Proposals due on 3/31/2026.
Max Space, a startup specializing in expandable module technologies, reveals plans for a commercial space station launchable on a single Falcon 9 rocket. This innovation could significantly lower launch expenses and enhance space access.
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Max Space, a startup specializing in expandable module technologies, reveals plans for a commercial space station launchable on a single Falcon 9 rocket. This innovation could significantly lower launch expenses and enhance space access.
Germany's inaugural space security strategy acknowledges space as a critical domain of power play. The document addresses the contested nature of orbit and emphasizes the need for strategic responses.
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Germany's inaugural space security strategy acknowledges space as a critical domain of power play. The document addresses the contested nature of orbit and emphasizes the need for strategic responses.
NASA's Cassini mission reveals Titan's potential ice interior with warm water pockets near its core, challenging the global ocean hypothesis. Study led by NASA's JPL in Nature journal. Data reanalysis hints at layers of slush beneath hydrocarbon-rich surface.
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NASA's Cassini mission reveals Titan's potential ice interior with warm water pockets near its core, challenging the global ocean hypothesis. Study led by NASA's JPL in Nature journal. Data reanalysis hints at layers of slush beneath hydrocarbon-rich surface.
🛰️ GomSpace selected to develop RF subsystem for Apolink's LEO relay cubesat. Signals from other spacecraft to be forwarded to the ground. Cutting-edge technology in action!
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🛰️ GomSpace selected to develop RF subsystem for Apolink's LEO relay cubesat. Signals from other spacecraft to be forwarded to the ground. Cutting-edge technology in action!
NASA's Statistics and Data Science team provides statistical support for evaluating biomedical hazards of spaceflight. They work under operational constraints like small sample sizes.
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
NASA's Statistics and Data Science team provides statistical support for evaluating biomedical hazards of spaceflight. They work under operational constraints like small sample sizes.
📸 NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures 100,000th image with HiRISE camera! Providing detailed views of Mars for 20 years, helping scientists track surface changes and prepare for future human missions. Latest image reveals mesas and dunes in Syrtis Major region.
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📸 NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures 100,000th image with HiRISE camera! Providing detailed views of Mars for 20 years, helping scientists track surface changes and prepare for future human missions. Latest image reveals mesas and dunes in Syrtis Major region.
🚀 MetaSeismic material reduces vibration by 30% in NASA Marshall testing, outperforming traditional materials. AI-driven design revolutionizes shock mitigation. Potential game-changer for aerospace industry!
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚀 MetaSeismic material reduces vibration by 30% in NASA Marshall testing, outperforming traditional materials. AI-driven design revolutionizes shock mitigation. Potential game-changer for aerospace industry!
Stubble burning in northern India intensifies air pollution levels, exceeding WHO limits. NASA scientists track haze formation from crop fires. New timing for burning after rice harvest impacts air quality from October to December in 2025.
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Stubble burning in northern India intensifies air pollution levels, exceeding WHO limits. NASA scientists track haze formation from crop fires. New timing for burning after rice harvest impacts air quality from October to December in 2025.
A camera aboard the International Space Station photographed Bassac River in Cù Lao Dung, southern Vietnam on Oct. 2, 2025. The river's sediment-rich brown waters at the mouth are a result of silt, clay, and organic matter from the Mekong River Basin, mixed with sea-induced tidal forces.
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A camera aboard the International Space Station photographed Bassac River in Cù Lao Dung, southern Vietnam on Oct. 2, 2025. The river's sediment-rich brown waters at the mouth are a result of silt, clay, and organic matter from the Mekong River Basin, mixed with sea-induced tidal forces.
On December 13, Rocket Lab deployed a technology demonstration satellite for JAXA using the Electron rocket. The successful launch highlights Rocket Lab's commitment to supporting various mission types. This event marks a positive step in space technology advancement.
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On December 13, Rocket Lab deployed a technology demonstration satellite for JAXA using the Electron rocket. The successful launch highlights Rocket Lab's commitment to supporting various mission types. This event marks a positive step in space technology advancement.
Rocket Lab successfully launches a technology demonstration satellite for JAXA on December 13. The Electron rocket executed the mission, marking progress in space tech testing and deployment.
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Rocket Lab successfully launches a technology demonstration satellite for JAXA on December 13. The Electron rocket executed the mission, marking progress in space tech testing and deployment.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim returned to Earth after 245 days on the ISS, completing 3,920 orbits and covering nearly 104 million miles. Join his mission recap on Dec. 19, 3:30 p.m. EST at Johnson Space Center to learn about his scientific research contributions.
December 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim returned to Earth after 245 days on the ISS, completing 3,920 orbits and covering nearly 104 million miles. Join his mission recap on Dec. 19, 3:30 p.m. EST at Johnson Space Center to learn about his scientific research contributions.
Gas from a dying star moves at a million km/hr in the Calabash Nebula! Hubble's rare image shows rapid transformation to a planetary nebula. Astronomical marvel at immense speed! ⭐🔭
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Gas from a dying star moves at a million km/hr in the Calabash Nebula! Hubble's rare image shows rapid transformation to a planetary nebula. Astronomical marvel at immense speed! ⭐🔭
China's Long March 10 rocket set to debut in 2026 for crewed lunar missions! A pivotal step towards their lunar landing goals. 🚀 Exciting times ahead for China's space exploration capabilities.
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
China's Long March 10 rocket set to debut in 2026 for crewed lunar missions! A pivotal step towards their lunar landing goals. 🚀 Exciting times ahead for China's space exploration capabilities.
🌌 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful ever built, joins TIME's Best Inventions Hall of Fame. Webb offers stunning views of stars, galaxies, and exoplanets. Its groundbreaking tech impacts everyday life. A cosmic achievement celebrated globally!
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🌌 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful ever built, joins TIME's Best Inventions Hall of Fame. Webb offers stunning views of stars, galaxies, and exoplanets. Its groundbreaking tech impacts everyday life. A cosmic achievement celebrated globally!
NASA's Chandra study of 1,600 galaxies finds smaller galaxies, such as PGC 03620, likely lack supermassive black holes, while larger ones like NGC 6278 exhibit giant black holes. Results challenge the prevailing notion of black hole prevalence in galaxies.
December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NASA's Chandra study of 1,600 galaxies finds smaller galaxies, such as PGC 03620, likely lack supermassive black holes, while larger ones like NGC 6278 exhibit giant black holes. Results challenge the prevailing notion of black hole prevalence in galaxies.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim completes 245-day space mission, orbiting Earth 3,920 times over 104 million miles. Don't miss his recap on Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. EST. Tune in for insights on scientific research and tech demos! 🌌🚀
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim completes 245-day space mission, orbiting Earth 3,920 times over 104 million miles. Don't miss his recap on Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. EST. Tune in for insights on scientific research and tech demos! 🌌🚀
NASA's Science Management Council moves CINEMA mission to Phase B development. Led by Robyn Millan from Dartmouth College, the mission focuses on understanding Earth's magnetosphere convection. Aiming to improve predictions of space weather impacts for human and tech safety.
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NASA's Science Management Council moves CINEMA mission to Phase B development. Led by Robyn Millan from Dartmouth College, the mission focuses on understanding Earth's magnetosphere convection. Aiming to improve predictions of space weather impacts for human and tech safety.
Novaspace's 6th Ground Segment Market Prospects report predicts a $106 billion market, marking a significant change in satellite infrastructure economics. NGSO constellations play a key role in this shift.
December 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Novaspace's 6th Ground Segment Market Prospects report predicts a $106 billion market, marking a significant change in satellite infrastructure economics. NGSO constellations play a key role in this shift.
🌌 Voyager Technologies unveils Golden Dome, a cutting-edge space defense system boasting 99.9% accuracy in intercepting threats. Scheduled for deployment in 2026, it marks a significant leap in national security capabilities.
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🌌 Voyager Technologies unveils Golden Dome, a cutting-edge space defense system boasting 99.9% accuracy in intercepting threats. Scheduled for deployment in 2026, it marks a significant leap in national security capabilities.
The U.S. government prioritizes lunar return before China by 2028-2030 for space leadership. Urgency emphasized for global influence. #SpaceRace
December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The U.S. government prioritizes lunar return before China by 2028-2030 for space leadership. Urgency emphasized for global influence. #SpaceRace
🚀 NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter after 10+ years in orbit. Orbiter crucial for science data collection & communication relay. Impact on Mars missions and research significant.
December 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🚀 NASA loses contact with MAVEN Mars orbiter after 10+ years in orbit. Orbiter crucial for science data collection & communication relay. Impact on Mars missions and research significant.