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Starship’s Second Flight Test

Space Enthusiasts:

How to Watch Starship’s Second Flight Test

Launch attempt delayed to Saturday morning.

Starship’s second flight test is set to launch on Saturday, November 18. A twenty-minute launch window opens at 7:00 a.m. CT / 6:00 a.m. MT.

A live webcast of the flight test will begin about 35 minutes before liftoff. You can watch Starship’s second flight test by clicking on the Zoom link below.

Venue: Virtual Zoom Group Event

Date and Time: Saturday, November 18, 2023 5:30AM (Arizona Time)

Event begins at 6:00AM (Arizona Time). Please note that the Zoom link has a 30-minute buffer for those joining early and for those hanging on late.

Please join this Zoom session to watch as a group:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87179122845?pwd=SFJ4azhPZ2NyZS9LWHdmWk5za1NHQT09

Regards,

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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Upcoming October Events

Oct. 5 – Psyche Launch

ASU is the lead institute for this science mission to a metal asteroid. They are hosting a launch watch party at ISTB-4 on the Tempe campus at 7 am.

Oct. 5 – 8

Mars Society Annual Convention

ASU will host this event over these four days. See website for details:  https://www.marssociety.org/

Registration fee is $240 for Mars Society members, which includes a banquet ticket. Student and senior rates are available.

Oct. 27 – 28

NSS Space Settlement Summit

Per their website:  “The Space Settlement Summit sponsored by NSS brings together the leading people, companies and organizations that are making space settlement a reality. Participation in this event is by invitation only and is limited to a very select group of people who will set the cultural message of near term space settlement and those who will build and finance it.” Despite the “invitation only” label, you can register for the event ($395) at this site:  https://spacesettlementsummit2023.nss.org/.  It will be held at ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management downtown Phoenix campus. 

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*** May Event ***

Space Enthusiasts:

NSS Phoenix is inviting you to join us for the following meeting event at the Earth and Space Expedition Center (formerly known as the Challenger Space Center of Arizona).

Event Title & Type:            Monthly NSS of Phoenix Event for May

Location:                              Earth and Space Expedition Center

                                                17835 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032

                                                Website: https://www.earthandspaceexpeditioncenter.org

Date and Time:                   Saturday, May 6, 2023 – 11:00AM (Phoenix, AZ)

Topics:                                             

  • Talk by Michael Mackowski:
    • What Ever Happened to Single Stage to Orbit (SSTO)?
  • Discuss the results of the NSS Phoenix Outreach Questionnaire.
  • Q&A Session.

Admission: Free

Guest Speaker:                  

Michael Mackowski:

  • Current Secretary and Past President, Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society.

If you have not received the NSS Phoenix Chapter Outreach Questionnaire, please copy and paste it into a Word document and complete it as soon as possible, indicate whether you will be attending the meeting or not and return the Outreach Questionnaire by May 3rd and return it to:

Mario Anzalotti

Email:  tadajr1099@cox.net

NSS Phoenix Chapter Outreach Questionnaire:

The officers of the Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society are planning activities for the year 2023 and for 2024.  The National Space Society is committed to human exploration and development of space and to its vision of people living and working in space.  We are asking the assistance of members of the Chapter in helping us determine the activities that are important to them.  By promoting activities that are important to our members, we hope to increase member participation at our monthly events and for any added events that could be planned in the future.   Please answer the following questions so that we are able to gain an understanding of what is important to you, the membership.

We have been having “virtual meetings” via Zoom on the third Saturday of the month.  The Zoom session begins at 10:30AM with the formal meeting starting at 11:00AM and with the scheduled end time at 1:00PM.

Our new venue is located at the Earth and Space Expedition Center (formerly the Challenger Space Center) 17835 N 44th Street in Phoenix. We are able to have both In-Person and Hybrid meetings on the third Saturday of the month at this location with the formal meeting starting at 11:00AM and with the scheduled end time at 1:00PM.

  • Is the third Saturday of the month convenient?   Yes ____      No ______  If not, are there alternatives?
  • Is the 10:30AM to 1:00PM time frame acceptable    Yes _____     No ______  if not, are there alternatives?
  • What type of presentations would be of interest to you for these In-Person and/or Hybrid meetings?  Please provide suggestions.
  • Would you be interested in taking part in select community activities where NSS Phoenix Chapter would participate e.g., host a table take part in event activities and provide information about the National Space Society and the Phoenix Chapter?
  • Would you be interested in taking part in “field” trips, Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, School of Earth & Space Exploration at ASU, University of Arizona Space activities, and other subject related activities? Yes _____     No _____ If Yes, which activities would be of interest to you.
  • Please provide any additional information that you feel is pertinent in revitalizing the Phoenix Chapter. 

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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*** March Event *** (To Be Rescheduled)

Space Enthusiasts:

NSS Phoenix is inviting you to join us for a live presentation by the Technical Research & Engineering Company (TREC) at the Earth and Space Expedition Center (formerly known as the Challenger Space Center of Arizona).

Event Title & Type:    Monthly NSS of Phoenix Event for March

Location:                    Earth and Space Expedition Center

                                    17835 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032

                                    Website: https://www.earthandspaceexpeditioncenter.org

Date and Time:          Saturday, March 18, 2023 – 11:00AM (Phoenix, AZ Time – MST)

Topic:                                    

  • State of Education:
    • What needs to change to improve education.
    • How TREC’s ASL system can be a part of that improvement.
  • Demonstration of Voyager with her capabilities.
  • Q&A Session.

Guest Speaker:                     

Rick Gutridge:

  • Owner,TREC – Technical Research & Engineering Company
  • Graduate of the University of Arizona, B.S. Engineering Physics – 1982
  • 35 years of aerospace engineering experience including:  reliability analysis, system level testing, software and simulation development for private, commercial and military aircraft avionics and manned space vehicle systems.
  • In 1999 he became involved with the Challenger Space Center of Arizona (now known as the Earth and Space Expedition Center).
  • Rick’s company TREC developed the Challenger Space Center’s (Earth and Space Expedition Center) “Earth Space Transit Module” – a simulated crew module lifted to orbit inside the Space Shuttle’s cargo bay. The “ESTM” transported students from the briefing room to the space station in support of the Center’s Challenger Missions.
  • TREC’s experience at the Earth and Space Expedition Center provided insights into the need for a mobile simulation platform for STEM education; one that could reach underserved and rural students unable to travel to a STEM Center. Based on this perceived need, TREC developed its Advanced Spaceflight Laboratory and the Corps of Discovery system.
  • Advanced Spaceflight Laboratories are mobile simulators that provide students with a fully immersive futuristic space exploration experience that includes on-board standards compliant experiments and a variety of related classroom activities. ASL systems are capable of supporting STEM-oriented programs for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Rick is currently working to expand the impact of ASL systems by reaching more students and by developing partnerships with various organizations to support improved STEM education.

Admission: Free

Mario Anzalotti, President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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*** September Event ***

Dear Space Enthusiasts,

NSS Phoenix is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Event Title & Type:            Monthly NSS of Phoenix Meeting for September

Location:                              Phoenix, Arizona USA

Venue:                                   Virtual Zoom Presentation Event

Date and Time:                   September 17, 2022 – 11:00AM to 1:00PM (Arizona Time)

Topic:                                    Planet X and the Perihelion Gap with Q&A

Speaker:                              

Will Oldroyd:

Will Oldroyd recently graduated with a PhD in Astronomy and Planetary Science from Northern Arizona University. He grew up in Provo, Utah and attended Brigham Young University for his undergraduate studies in Physics and Astronomy with minors in Math, Geology, and Spanish. Will’s main research focuses on searching for a mysterious undiscovered giant planet—called Planet X—hidden in the distant outer solar system. Some of the most exciting parts of this research are using supercomputers to visualize how the planets are connected through gravity and using some of the biggest telescopes on Earth (or off of it) to discover new worlds. Will plans on becoming a professor so he can continue studying the universe and share new discoveries with others. In his spare time, Will enjoys hiking and playing board games with his wife and two kids.

Topic: NSS Phoenix Speaker Meeting (3rd Saturday)

Time: September 17, 2022 10:30 AM (Arizona Time)

Event begins at 11:00AM (Arizona Time). Please note that the Zoom link has a 30 minute buffer for those joining early and for those hanging on late.

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZwtceurpzIsHty1KbFaZkF_rocxilbRk6IW/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGgrj0oGd2cth2PRpw-Ao_oa-nxmFhdgrdEzTTnJSFpaSXJJO1BKrtzEurb

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88062399648?pwd=ZzFCT1AxckRRY1dZZWVWdGw4MGxiQT09

Meeting ID: 880 6239 9648
Passcode: 3RDSAT
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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kVWbotJ7R

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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How to Watch the Artemis I launch

Artemis I is scheduled to lift off from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday 29 August, within a two-hour window that opens at 8:33 am EDT.

The launch will be broadcast by NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website, nasa.gov. Coverage will also be available on the agency’s Facebook, Twitch and NASA YouTube channel, as well as in 4k on NASA’s UHD channel.

The launch countdown will begin on Saturday 27 August at 10:23 am EDT.

NASA will also be running a live stream of the launch and will provide audio of the launch control commentator, which can be accessed via cell phone and radio.

If bad launch weather or a minor technical issue triggers a delay on 29 August, NASA has slated alternative launch dates for 2 September and 5 September.

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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Upcoming Mars Society Convention at ASU

25th Annual International Mars Society Convention

“Searching for Life with Heavy Lift” 

October 20-23, 2022

Arizona State University
ASU Memorial Union – Tempe Campus

Register Now | More Info & Confirmed Speakers | Hotels | Submit an Abstract | Sponsorship Opportunities

Early Bird Rates End August 31 – Virtual Passes Available Soon

Website: The Mars Society

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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NSS Space Forum

JOIN THE FORUM AUGUST 11 AT 8:00 PM EDT – ACCESS CODE 934773
You are Invited to the National Space Society

Space Forum

Thursday, August 11, 2022 8:00 to 9:15 PM EDT

Direct Fusion Drive for Space Power and Propulsion

with Special Guest
Dr. Christopher Galea
Research Scientist at Princeton Satellite Systems

Zoom Webinar ID: 895 0412 5894
Passcode: 934773
As Research Scientist at Princeton Satellite Systems (PSS), Dr. Galea is responsible for research & development on the Princeton Field-Reversed Configuration (PFRC) and power electronics for fusion reactors, which are projects supported by Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Open Funding Solicitation (OPEN) and ARPA-E Galvanizing Advances in Market-aligned fusion for an Overabundance of Watts (GAMOW) grants, respectively. On the PFRC-2 experiment, he is currently operating and analyzing the x-ray silicon drift detector diagnostic for electron energy distribution measurements. He is also working on developing a plasma-circuit model for capturing key effects of surrounding plasma on the power electronics being developed under GAMOW.

At Princeton University, Dr. Galea conducted his dissertation work on “Coherent Microwave Scattering from Laser-Generated Plasma in External Magnetic Field and Weakly Ionized Plasma Environments”, the thesis of which he completed in July 2021. In his graduate research, he investigated the implementation of a laser- and microwave-based diagnostic technique, Radar REMPI (Resonance-Enhanced Multi-Photon Ionization), in novel environments relevant to plasma propulsion and remote sensing applications. A primary finding in his thesis was the discovery of magnetically induced depolarization of the microwaves when scattering from a small plasma in a magnetic field, which allows one to perform remote local vector magnetic field measurements.
No registration required since this is a HAL5 NSS chapter meeting. This forum is also being held one hour earlier than our normal time. See you there!
JOIN THE FORUM AUGUST 11 AT 8:00 PM EDT – ACCESS CODE 934773

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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2022 Total Lunar Eclipse

Join ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration in viewing the 2022 Total Lunar Eclipse virtually with our partners at Lowell Observatory and Sociedad Chilena de Astronomía!

Starting at 7:00 p.m. PDT on Sunday, May 15, we will be streaming the eclipse using various telescopes. Watch eclipse-themed presentations from members of Marston Theater team and enjoy live views of the eclipse as it approaches totality in the night sky!

Details:

Event provided by ASU

Sunday May 15th 

7 – 9:15 pm PDT

Register here

Image: NASA

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society

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*** New NSS Logos ***

Everyone,

Below is the link to the NSS Website for the new NSS Logos. The website will also provide a link on the new NSS Logo Usage Guidelines. It is recommended to review these guidelines before using the new NSS Logo.

New NSS Logos on the NSS website https://space.nss.org/nss-logos-and-banners/

There are examples of chapter logos that do not include any usage of either the heritage or current NSS logo. The Phoenix Chapter of the NSS is one of the examples provided in the new NSS Logo Usage Guidelines.

Mario Anzalotti

President
Phoenix Chapter of the National Space Society