Rocket Launch Sets High Hopes for Hawaii’s Future

Rocket Launch Sets High Hopes for Hawaii’s Future

A photograph of the launch from Nov. 3, 2015.  Yesterday, Hawaii held its first rocket launch. Although the launch vehicle experienced an anomaly, there’s plenty to celebrate about yesterday’s mission. For starters, it was the first launch of the Super...
Hawaii’s First Satellite Launch Happening Tuesday

Hawaii’s First Satellite Launch Happening Tuesday

Photograph of the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii. Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force  Story by Stephen Clark from Spaceflight Now U.S. military authorities have granted approval for liftoff Tuesday of a simplified satellite launcher from Hawaii on a test...

PISCES Hosts Tour and Demo at New Basalt Landing Pad Site

Jason Schuler, engineer at NASA Swamp Works, Magnus Hedlund, systems engineer at Honeybee Robotics, PISCES Project Manager Rodrigo Romo, PISCES Executive Director Rob Kelso and Hawaii County Department of Research and Development Deputy Director Donn Mende pose for a...
PISCES Staff ‘Walks a Mile in Her Shoes’

PISCES Staff ‘Walks a Mile in Her Shoes’

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes kicked off Oct. 24, 2015 in Hilo, Hawaii. This past weekend PISCES staff members participated in the annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event in Hilo. The international men’s march was held to raise awareness and funds for...
PISCES Participates in White House Astronomy Event

PISCES Participates in White House Astronomy Event

The Earth. The Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems is participating in the White House Astronomy Night on Monday, Oct. 19. President Barack Obama is hosting the event to encourage students to pursue education and careers in the STEM fields:...