Brad Sylvester

Brad Sylvester

Professional writer specializing in space news and all topics related to outer space.
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  • 'Meteorite Men' Star Discusses Season Three Premier
    11/28/2011
    "Meteorite Men" returns to the Science Channel for a third season, this time with the Emmy award winning Photography Director, Per Larsson, who spent ten years with "the Amazing Race".
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  • Former NASA Chief: Why It's Time to Retire the Space Shuttles
    6/22/2011
    George Whitesides, former NASA chief of staff and current CEO of Virgin Galactic talks about the end of the space shuttle era and America's role as a leader in space exploration.
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  • Astrobiology
    11/30/2010
    Astrobiology seeks to answer questions that go beyond 'Are we alone in the universe?' The study of astrobiology runs from the origins of life to the future of evolution.
  • What Is Space Debris?
    11/26/2010
    NASA estimates that there are more than half a million man-made bits of space debris bigger than 1 centimeter in diameter whizzing around the Earth. These objects pose an increasing threat to satellties and astronauts.
  • Space Shuttle Fun Facts and Trivia
    10/19/2010
    Learn about the space shuttle's Star trek connection and many more fun facts. Just how much room do the astronauts have inside the space shuttle's crew module? Find out here.
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  • Katy Perry Sends Russel Brand Out of This World
    8/4/2010
    Katy Perry has purchased a ticket for Russel Brand to ride into space aboard Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic space tourism vehicle. What does this mean for the future of space travel?
  • Sen. Hutchison Proposes Backward Step for Future of Space Travel
    3/11/2010
    Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is proposing to keep the space shuttles flying past their planned retirement. Her request is an expensive step backwards designed to keep government jobs in her district.
  • Vernal Equinox Marks the First Day of Spring
    3/8/2010
    The vernal equinox marks the first day of spring, but what does it mean and how does it work? Read a simple, but complete explanation.
  • Space, What's in it for You?
    2/1/2010
    At a time when money is tight, some may wonder why we spend so much on NASA and space exploration. Beyond the science itself, there are a host of reasons why we need to lead the world into space.
  • Mars Exploration Rover Spirit May Enter Deep Sleep
    1/26/2010
    NASA now believes that the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is inextricably stuck in the Martian sands with two unresponsive wheels as it faces the coldest temperatures it has yet endured.
  • Space Shuttle Retrospective: the End of an Era
    1/15/2010
    Memories of NASA's space shuttle program, from the first time I heard about the program back in the 1970s to the final five planned space shuttle missions and beyond.
  • Are We Alone? - SETI and the Drake Equation Seek Extraterrestrial Intelligence
    1/14/2010
    It is part of the human condition to seek connections with other life. SETI conducts physical searches for extraterrestrial intelligence while the Drake Equation seeks the answer mathematically.
  • Endeavor STS-130 - Details of the Final Five Space Shuttle Missions
    1/7/2010
    The space shuttle Endeavor's STS-130 duties will include delivery of Tranquility module which will house the COLBERT treadmill and other sundry life-support equipment. Complete mission details.
  • NASA Spots Possible Star Destroyer in Deep Space
    1/5/2010
    While not exactly the Death Star from Star Wars, the new evidence of the star destroyer discovered by NASA helps to support the theory that ULXs are intermediate sized black holes.
  • Martian Rover Spirit Turns 6, Faces Death
    12/31/2009
    Expected to last only 90 days, NASA's Martian Rover Spirit is stuck in loose sands and may not have enough power to operate its heaters to survive another winter on Mars.
  • Geminid Meteor Shower Visible on Sunday, December 13th
    12/12/2009
    This week-end the Geminid Meteor Shower will be putting on a great show for those willing to brave cold temperatures. Viewing instructions and details.
  • What is a Quasar?
    12/9/2009
    Quasars are the most powerful sustained sources of energy in the known universe. What are quasars and why are there no quasars near us?
  • The International Space Station Can Be Seen Sunday Evening from the East Coast
    11/7/2009
    The International Space Station will be visible from the east coast of the United States in the early evening hours on Sunday. See it up close here with a video shot from the space shuttle.
  • China's Great Wall of Steel in the Blue Sky
    11/6/2009
    In a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of China's air force,Commander Xu Qiliang mused about building a "Great Wall of steel in the blue sky" to seek control of "the ground, the oceans and the electro-magnetic spheres."
  • Percival Lowell's Canals of Mars
    10/20/2009
    Mars, the red planet, has held our collective imagination captive almost since it was discovered. The canals of Mars, touted by Percival Lowell, have fueled more than a century of fascination.
  • Moon Has Oxygen-rich Oceans of Liquid Water
    10/13/2009
    Europa may be the best hope for finding extraterrestrial life within our lifetime. With oceans of liquid water that are now thought to have high levels of oxygen, there are multiple ways that live could exist there.
  • In Space, Water, Water Everywhere
    10/12/2009
    With all the recent discoveries of water in space, it seems wherever we aim our telescopes, we'll find extraterrestrial water.
  • Defusing NASA LCROSS Bombing the Moon Rumors
    10/6/2009
    Recent published news reports have communicated so many errors and fables about NASA bombing the moon that I finally had to set the record straight and point out some of the worst NASA moon bombing stories.
  • How to Get a NASA Astronaut to Speak at Your Event
    10/6/2009
    NASA astronauts accept many speaking engagements throughout the year for groups that know the procedures and where to send an official request. For those who just want to stay in touch with NASA astronauts, many are frequent Twitter users.
  • The New World vs. New Worlds in Outer Space
    10/5/2009
    Columbus' discovery of the New World and its colonization has some similarities, but many stark contrasts to the opening up of new worlds in space to permanent outpost. The one thing they have in common is that both will be motivated by greed.
  • White House to Celebrate World Space Week with Star Party
    10/5/2009
    In 1999 the United Nations declared the first World Space Week and the event has been held annually ever since. This year President Obama will invite middle school children to a Star Party with telescopes on the White House lawn.
  • NASA Firing LCROSS Missile into the Moon
    10/2/2009
    On October 9th, NASA will be sending a heavy impact vehicle called the Centaur crashing into the south pole of the moon at high velocity. The LCROSS mission is designed to detect once and for all if there are significant amounts of water on the moon.

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