Chinese Rocket Science

Chinese Private Firm OneSpace Fails with First Orbital Launch Attempt By Andrew Jones 18 hours ago Spaceflight  HELSINKI — OneSpace of China failed to become the first private launch firm to place a satellite in orbit after the loss of its OS-M1 solid launch vehicle Wednesday. Launch of the OS-M1 four-stage rocket, also named “Chongqing-Liangjiang […]

Are we alone in the universe? High School Science Teams Needed

Extraterrestrial:  Barboza Space Center Project-Based learning The search for extrasolar planets (image: Keplertelescope) Listening for extraterrestrial signals indicating intelligence (image: Allen array) Robotic exploration of the Solar System (image: Curiosity rover on Mars) Extraterrestrial life, also called alien life (or, if it is a sentient or relatively complex individual, an “extraterrestrial” or “alien”), is life […]

China We Need Your Help: We are creating Mars Clocks

What is a Mars Clock?  It is a hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) project to get kids excited about space mathematics.  Bob Barboza is the founder/director of the Barboza Space Center in Long Beach, California.  He trains Jr. astronauts, engineers and scientists for the “Occupy Mars Learning Adventures  International Fellowship Programs.”  His passion […]

USA vs. China: The Occupy Mars Learning Adventures Chess Program

The Barboza Space Center is training Jr. astronauts, scientists and engineering in the Occupy Mars Learning Adventures Program to play chess.  This will help to keep our minds sharp on the long eight month journey to Mars.    www.BarbozaSpaceCemter.Com How to Play Chess Five Parts:Understanding the Board and PiecesKnowing How to WinPlaying the GameUtilizing StrategyKnowing […]