Above: Sintered basalt tiles produced by PISCES. Masten Space Systems together with PISCES has been awarded a NASA STTR Phase 1 grant of up to $125,000 to develop a low-energy, additive construction method for the Moon and Mars. When humans go back to the Moon, they...
Above: HAPSMobile’s unmanned aerial system platform could launch from Hawaii to provide wireless connectivity on the ground. Image courtesy of HAPSMobile. During the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated Hawaii’s economy and demonstrated the disadvantages of...
Above: An artist rendering of Masten Space Systems’ XL-1 lunar lander which is slated for a Moon landing in 2022 carrying cargo for NASA. Courtesy image. By: Matthew Kuhns, Chief Engineer – Masten Space Systems In December 2022, Masten’s XL-1 lander is scheduled...
Above: PISCES program director Rodrigo Romo (left) delivers 3D-printed mask tension relief straps to Hilo Medical Center. On right, Elena Cabatu, director of public affairs at HMC. As part of a coalition called Hawaii STEM Community Care, PISCES is working to stem the...
Above: PISCES geologist Kyla Edison discusses the composition of a piece of volcanic basalt with Mission Unstoppable co-host Danni Washington at a quarry in East Hawaii. Photo: CBS Mission Unstoppable. Planetary geology research that could benefit the State of Hawaii...
