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There Is No Cooler Lamp Than A Stained Glass Space Shuttle

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft

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February 11th, 2022February 16th, 2022

Creating a 3D structure from stained glass doesn’t have to be as hard as it looks.

Space or Nothing: USC Rocket Propulsion Lab To Attempt Space Shot For Fourth Time

By Chris Cheshire

Chris Cheshire

Chris Cheshire is a student at the University of Southern California, where he produces a daily newscast and writes for USC Annenberg Media.

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April 18th, 2019April 17th, 2019

On the morning of April 20th, a caravan of cars packed to the brim with more than 100 college rocket enthusiasts will make its way to Spaceport America and attempt to make history. The USC Rocket Propulsion Lab’s fourth space shot, Traveler IV, would be the first student-engineered-and-built rocket to pass the Karman Line, the […]

Catch Some (Major) Air: New Space Humble Bundle!

By Gretchen Giles

Gretchen Giles

Book publicist for Maker Media.

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December 3rd, 2018

We were glued to our screens last month as NASA successfully landed the InSight module on Mars. (Bet you were, too.) What an amazing sight a Martian sunrise turns out to be! Now, we’ve got the bug. The bigtime Space Bug. Accordingly, our final Humble Bundle ebook deal of the year is all about […]

Drawbots and other Retro Robots

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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May 22nd, 2018May 22nd, 2018

A series on Adafruit that looks at robotic history and the robot tech of yesteryear.

3D Printed C02-Powered Rockets

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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January 29th, 2018

Building a C02-powered PVC launcher for firing off 3D printed rockets.

Incredible History of Innovation Inspires Dayton Mini Maker Faire

By Leo DeLuca

Leo DeLuca

Leo DeLuca's writing has been featured by Ohio Magazine, Pitchfork, The A.V. Club, and more. The co-author of Dayton's Spirit of Community Service and Leadership (Dayton History, 2016), DeLuca is a three-time All Ohio Excellence in Journalism award winner.

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July 28th, 2017July 27th, 2017

Makers will gather at Carillon Historical Park and Dayton Mini Maker Faire on August 5-6 to celebrate the Dayton’s tremendous maker spirit.

Launching and Flying Foam RC Rocket Gliders

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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July 26th, 2016July 26th, 2016

Check out these impressive remote-controlled rocket gliders made from foam board.

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