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KiwiMars 2012
KiwiMars 2012
MISSION COMPLETED
Six crew-members spent two weeks deep in the Utah desert from 22 April to 6 May 2012,
to undertake a 2-week mission of exploration and research at the Mars Desert Research Station.
See what they did and learn more about why we undertook this project...
VISIT THE THE MISSION SITE...
Students chat with Cosmonaut
Spectacular photos from the edge of space
A message to NZ from the International Space Station
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| CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Mars Rover Teacher PD Dates: 17-18 April 2012, Melbourne. Applications open: NOW. Training on Robotic Mission to Mars programme for in-school use. |
| Aerospace Futures Conference Dates: 10-12 July 2012, Sydney. Applications open: March 2012. Developments and job opportunities in the Australian Aerospace industry. |
| Cansat Leader Training Program Dates: 17 Jul - 20 Aug 2012 Suitable for University researchers, to help build capacity and improve teaching methods-based space engineering education. Tuition free, travel/living expenses own cost. |
News & Blogs
In Orbit around Mars! KiwiMars team getting handover from last crew (22 Apr 2012)
The crew have arrived at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah! They will spend today unpacking and getting training from the previous crew. We hope to get our first photos later this afternoon.
The full 'simulated mission' starts on Tuesday (NZ-Time). Our Mission Support dashboard will be live shortly to let you follow along...
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KiwiMars crew are in the US! (21 Apr 2012)
KiwiMars 2012 - Our existing mission to the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah is days away from commencing. The crew, a mix of 4 Kiwis and 2 Australians have all met up in Los Angeles and are currently driving towards Utah. We will be launching an online Mission Support site tomorrow, so you can get real-time updates and watch as the crew arrive, unpack and prepare for the simulation.... Read more
KiwiMars Mascot from Aotearoa receives its name (17 Apr 2012)
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Happy Anniversary KiwiSpace (12 Apr 2012)
Today we (KiwiSpace) are officially one year old. Looking back I'm very proud of all that we achieved during this year:launching a balloon to the edge of space, visiting schools, covering space shuttles launches, creating the world's first World Space Week podcast, seeing the 8th grade of the "What if" competition won by New Zealand just to count the few. But the thing that I am most proud is to be part of a team that dreams about New Zealand being out there at the forefront of space sciences. During this year we had effective support coming from friends of space across New Zealand and abroad and that gave me wings, made everything worthwhile. So thank you to all of you who personally made the difference in my life!
Looking forward to what the future will bring and see you on 'Mars' in 10 days!
Haritina Mogosanu
KiwiSpacer
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Space Socials (12 Apr 2012)
KiwiSpace is currently mulling the idea of organising a regular series of event nights with speakers on space topics, and we'd love to hear your thoughts.... Read more
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Featured Articles
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In the western night sky something special shines strong and bright amongst a sparkling sea of stars. It seems star-like but the telescope reveals it’s wonderful colours, it’s huge ring of ice and rock and it’s underlying perfectly round form. It’s Saturn. And it’s breathtakingly stunning.... Read more
NZ Rocket Altitude Set (Sep 2011)
A sleek carbon fiber rocket built by two residents of Dairy Flat, Albany, Joel Schiff & Martin Aspell, was launched from the New Zealand Rocketry Association site at Taupiri near Huntly, on 20th February 2011. It took off from a specially built tower built to accommodate their 98mm diameter, 2.6m long rocket. The rocket took off with a great roar and the motor seemed to burn forever (actually 13 seconds) which helped keep the rocket in view.... Read more
New Zealand from the International Space Station (Apr 2011)
These wonderful photos were taken as the International Space Station flew over New Zealand. Some images include elements of the ISS, and spacecraft docked to the station.... Read more
Heaven on Earth - A visit to JPL (Mar 2011)
Recently I had the good fortune to visit the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. A good friend, Asif Ahmed, happens to be a rocket scientist who works there and he kindly showed my son and I around the facility. JPL was headed by the celebrated New Zealander, Sir William Pickering, from 1954 to 1976, during the period when the USA launched its first artificial satellite in 1958, Explorer 1, that was designed and built by JPL. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has always been affiliated with the California Institute of Technology, and under Pickering also became a part of NASA. Below are some photos taken during our visit.... Read more
Christchurch Earthquake - Satellite Imagery (Feb 2011)
New Zealand is currently experiencing one of its worst natural disasters since the Hawke's Bay earthquake in 1931. One factor that differs significantly between now and then, is the availability of satellites and space applications. While New Zealand has no satellites of its own, through international disaster charters, the first satellite images have been obtained, highlighting areas of damage.
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