PHEnOM Gold Crew 193 at Mars Desert Research Station
I just got back from a two-week stint at Mars Desert Research Station near Hanksville, Utah. It is one of … Continue reading PHEnOM Gold Crew 193 at Mars Desert Research Station
Category: Space Exploration
Desert Analogs of Mars
As part of our training regimen, we PHEnOMnauts will be undergoing a couple of rotations at the Mars Desert Research … Continue reading Desert Analogs of Mars
The Myth of Robotic Efficiency in Space Exploration
There is a common (if not popular) belief that we don’t need humans to explore the solar system when we … Continue reading The Myth of Robotic Efficiency in Space Exploration
The Ring Paradox
There are still many things in our solar system that our spacecraft have not yet gotten close to, and Saturn’s … Continue reading The Ring Paradox
Spaceflight Research Goal #2: Cryogenic CO2 Removal
For PHEnOM, we have been assigned to propose our own research goals for our suborbital spaceflights. Before the automated ASL translation … Continue reading Spaceflight Research Goal #2: Cryogenic CO2 Removal
The Importance of Humility
Besides academic success and good health, one of the most important “soft” traits an astronaut can have is humility. NASA … Continue reading The Importance of Humility
Project PHEnOM Astronaut Training
A week ago, I got what may be the most important email of my life. Over the last few months, … Continue reading Project PHEnOM Astronaut Training
