By: Ron McCandless, Aerospace Engineer, Lunar Experiences Excitement for space exploration is on the rise and an increasing number of people are streaming launches and engaging on social media with the Mars rover and other missions. But only a very select few will get...
Telescopes, robots and additive manufacturing were among the highlights the PUEO STEM Mentorship Program’s career fair at the UH Institute for Astronomy (IFA) in Hilo last month. Students from Keaʻau to Honokaʻa talked with scientists, engineers and outreach...
Above: Mauna Loa’s barren and rugged volcanic slopes (shown left) bear a striking resemblance to the rocky, rust-colored surface of Mars (right). Hawaiʻi is a valuable testing ground for space exploration technologies—in part due to its expansive, isolated basaltic...
Above: PISCES Geologist Kyla Edison explores technologies that could make Mars a more affordable destination for future explorers at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center planetarium in Hilo. How do you inhabit a hostile, hazardous environment without breathable air or...
PISCES’ planetary rover “Helelani” was among dozens of exhibits featured at the second annual AstroDay West Hawaii event at Kona Commons on Oct. 6. It was the rover’s first appearance at the event, which is based on International Astronomy Day...
Above: Aaron Roth configures a 3D imaging camera system during his summer internship at PISCES in 2017. Former PISCES intern and Waiākea High School graduate Aaron Roth has been hired to work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Aaron begins...
