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Welcome to the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium's Website!
As one of 52 members of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, our mission is to expand opportunities for Pennsylvanians to learn about and participate in NASA’s aeronautics and space programs by supporting and enhancing science, technology... Read more of Dr. Christopher House's welcome message.
Curiosity: The Next Mars Rover
NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission is to land and operate a large mobile laboratory – the rover Curiosity – on the surface of Mars. Curiosity was launched November 26, 2011, and is scheduled to land on Mars at Gale Crater on August 6, 2012. During the 23 months after landing, Curiosity will analyze dozens of samples drilled from rocks or scooped from the ground as it explores with greater range than any previous Mars rover.
Come see the action of space exploration by viewing the MSL landing at the Penn State Visitor Center. Enjoy breakfast sponsored by the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium, and enter to win a raffle prize!
Where: Penn State Visitor Center - 800 East Park Ave.
When: August 6, 2012, 8:00 am
Contact: spacegrant@psu.edu
For more information about the mission, please visit the Mars Science Laboratory website.
Successful maiden flight of PSU Zephyrus
The maiden flight of the PSU Zephyrus took place successfully at dawn on Monday, April 15, 2011 at the Mifflin County airport. Under the leadership of Prof. Mark Maughmer and Ms. Julia Cole, the "Sailplane Class" (AERSP 2/404H) has been pursuing for several years the design and development of a human-powered aircraft to compete for the Kremer International Sporting Aircraft Prize. First flight was of a radio-controlled version -- they will need to further explore the stability and handling characteristics prior to modifying the airplane for human-powered flight. The students have done impressive and amazing work on a shoestring budget and with "non-optimal" space and facilities.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIXTtShQaSM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEaBHIL4LiM
:: Website updated: 5/6/11
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