Tag: Space
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GeekWire Radio: Alan Boyle’s guide to the year in space, and what’s next for the universe in 2016
A time-lapse photo showing SpaceX’s historic Falcon 9 rocket launch and landing. (Credit: SpaceX) It was a big year in space: Historic rocket launches; revelations from distant planets; an unprecedented glimpse of the surface of Pluto; evidence of water trails on Mars; SpaceX vs. Blue Origin; the rise of commercial space; and also some big setbacks. Alan Boyle, GeekWire’s aerospace…
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‘Star Wars’ tech: Latest threat suggests the bad guys have perfected plasma physics
A detail from the poster of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” shows Starkiller Base. (Lucasfilm / Disney) Spoiler Alert! This post doesn’t reveal any major plot twists, but it does explore a significant element of the new movie. Stop reading now if you want it to remain a surprise. X-wing fighter technology hasn’t changed all that much…
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Can’t wait for ‘Star Wars’? The force is strong with ‘Childhood’s End’ and ‘The Expanse’ on TV
Like Han Solo, spaceship pilot Alex Kamal (played by Cas Anvar) has a complicated past in “The Expanse,” which has its TV premiere on Syfy tonight. (Photo by: Rafy/Syfy) While you’re waiting for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to invade theaters this week, you can tune in a couple of other star wars on TV…
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Jeff Bezos wants to send Donald Trump to space, and Twitter is thrilled
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in a file photo, which approximates his reaction to Donald Trump. Jeff Bezos is still new to Twitter, but he’s figuring out the snarky social media stuff pretty quickly. The CEO of Amazon.com and private space exploration company Blue Origin found himself on the receiving end of one of Republican presidential candidate…
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Season’s readings: 12 gift books for geeks
NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins reads a book titled “Max Goes to the Space Station” in 2014 during a space station outreach activity called Story Time From Space. (Credit: NASA / STFS) In this age of e-readers, there are still occasions when it’s nice to have a book printed on actual paper – like holiday giving, for instance. But which book…
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SpaceX’s Elon Musk gets in the Thanksgiving spirit on ‘The Big Bang Theory’
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, surprises Howard Wolowitz (played by Simon Helberg) on the CBS TV series “The Big Bang Theory.” (Credit: CBS) You wouldn’t think Elon Musk was a warm and fuzzy guy, based on this year’s biography of the hard-driving CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, but on this week’s…
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Veteran journalist Alan Boyle joins GeekWire as aerospace and science editor
One of the most fascinating stories in technology and science these days is the emergence of a new space industry. GeekWire’s hometown of Seattle has become an epicenter for this industry, bringing together the region’s heritage in technology and aerospace. Alan Boyle Today we’re excited to announce a new member of the GeekWire team who will boost our coverage not only…
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What surviving on Mars can teach you about building a startup to last
Movie poster from The Martian. Photo: Wikipedia It’s rare that a story about survival set on another planet can provide guidance on how to build an enduring company on this one. But as it turns out, that’s just what The Martian does. It’s a book and a movie that take you literally into another world…
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Why this futurist, sci-fi writer, and former astronaut are optimistic about the future
Ramez Naam, Ed Lu, Nancy Kress and Frank Catalano at the GeekWire Summit. What happens when a futurist, a sci-fi writer and a former astronaut get together to talk about the future? We found out during one of the most insightful and illuminating sessions at our recent GeekWire Summit. The panel, moderated by GeekWire columnist Frank Catalano,…
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Minecraft, Microsoft and more: These kids have lots of feedback for the Head of Xbox
Tanner, age 5, at the GeekWire Summit. GeekWire invited dozens of kids and their parents to our offices in Seattle recently for a special video series that premiered at last week’s GeekWire Summit. Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, at the GeekWire Summit. We asked them a bunch of questions about technology and the future, including…