11 Ways to Build Your Own Space Program
Here are a few impressive ways that Makers are building their way to outer space right now โ and so can you.
Science
DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
NASA Crowdsources Exploration with Challenges, Grants, and More
The Centennial Challenges program is one of NASAโs shining stars, and frequently has incubated the cash-winning contestants into government-contracted entrepreneurs such as the winners of the Astronaut Glove, Lunar Lander, and Power Beaming challenges.
Bill Nye’s LightSail: Making Sci-Fi Real
The quest to solve one of the persistent barriers to citizen space exploration.
6 Skills You’ll Learn in Martian Boot Camp
Going to Mars is humanityโs straight-up toughest engineering challenge yet. Sharpen your skills with these DIY projects, and maybe youโll get picked for the colony.
Adam Savage Interviews Andy Weir About The Martian
Adam Savage geeks out with author Andy Weir about his upcoming MacGyver-in-space movie, The Martian.
Build Your Own Satellite Ground Station
We talk to the creators of SatNOGS, an open source and open hardware satellite ground station built using a 3D printer, off the shelf components, and $300.
A New Sensor to See Through Walls
The Walabot is a new 3D imaging sensor that can detect movement and speed, see through walls, and analyze materials to tell you their composition.
