Asteroid impact avoidance

Nullspace, Inc. Launches as an Engineering Software Company

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Microapp, Software as a service, IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, Doctor of Philosophy, Asteroid impact avoidance, EM, AL, Radar, IMS, R, Software, Management, Video game, Medical device, Kernel (linear algebra)

IRVINE, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nullspace, Inc. was launched as a spin-off from IERUS Technologies, an established defense contractor in Huntsville, AL. Nullspace, Inc. focuses on delivering advanced engineering software for electromagnetics applications. 

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  • Nullspace, Inc. focuses on delivering advanced engineering software for electromagnetics applications.
  • With strong backing from IERUS and initial seed funding of $500K, Nullspace, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is off to a strong start.
  • The three co-founders all hold PhDs in electromagnetics and aerospace engineering, and all have 10+ years of commercial and executive leadership experience.
  • Dr. Faircloth and his engineering team needed more power and flexibility from their simulation tools, in order to design complex electromagnetic devices for defense and aerospace.

Asteroids As Told By Astronauts, Experts And A Rock Star - 30 June

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Planetary science, Space science, Asteroids, Applied sciences, Asteroid Day, Near-Earth object, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

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  • Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
  • ASE's Committee on Near Earth Objects (NEO), chaired by astronaut Tom Jones, works to promote global awareness of the asteroid impact threat.
  • ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
  • It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

Asteroids As Told By Astronauts, Experts And A Rock Star - 30 June

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Planetary science, Space science, Asteroids, Applied sciences, Asteroid Day, Near-Earth object, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

Key Points: 
  • Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
  • ASE's Committee on Near Earth Objects (NEO), chaired by astronaut Tom Jones, works to promote global awareness of the asteroid impact threat.
  • ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
  • It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

Asteroid Day TV Launches 1 June Kicking Off The Countdown To Asteroid Day 2021 30 June

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Space science, Applied sciences, Planetary science, Asteroids, Asteroid Day, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster, Impact event, Asteroid mining, Near-Earth object

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

Key Points: 
  • Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
  • ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
  • It does this by driving forward science and technologies needed to protect the Earth from asteroid impacts through the Asteroid Institute.
  • It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

Asteroid Day TV Launches 1 June Kicking Off The Countdown To Asteroid Day 2021 30 June

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Space science, Applied sciences, Planetary science, Asteroids, Asteroid Day, Asteroid impact avoidance, Aster, Impact event, Asteroid mining, Near-Earth object

Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.

Key Points: 
  • Annually, the Foundation organizes events surrounding International Asteroid Day, a United Nations recognized day of education and awareness observed on 30 June.
  • ASE NEO Committee members also support the bi-annual IAA Planetary Defence Conference and the annual Asteroid Day event in Luxembourg.
  • It does this by driving forward science and technologies needed to protect the Earth from asteroid impacts through the Asteroid Institute.
  • It educates the public, the scientific community, and world governments about asteroids through programs such as Asteroid Day.

NASA to Highlight Comet NEOWISE with Public Broadcast, Media Teleconference

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Space science, Outer space, Astronomy, Infrared telescopes, Space observatories, NASA, Planetary Defense Coordination Office, Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, Asteroid impact avoidance, Near-Earth object, Comet, Jet Propulsion Laboratory

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA experts will discuss and answer public questions about Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE during a broadcast of NASA Science Live and follow up media teleconference on Wednesday, July 15.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA experts will discuss and answer public questions about Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE during a broadcast of NASA Science Live and follow up media teleconference on Wednesday, July 15.
  • The comet is visible with the naked-eye in the early morning sky and starting this week, after sunset.
  • NASA will follow the broadcast with a media teleconference at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
  • The media teleconference audio will stream live at:
    Lindley Johnson, planetary defense officer and program executive of NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office, NASA Headquarters
    Emily Kramer, co-investigator on the Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) science team, NASA JPL
    To participate in the teleconference, media must email their name and affiliation to [email protected] by 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 15.

NASA Invites Media to Learn More About Near-Earth Asteroids, Comets

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
Space weapons, Contents, Prevention, Outer space, Planetary defense, Asteroid impact avoidance, Earth, Physical sciences, Comet, NASA, Near-Earth object

NEOs include asteroids and comets that orbit our Sun and come within 30 million miles of Earth's orbit, where some may pose an impact hazard to our planet.

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  • NEOs include asteroids and comets that orbit our Sun and come within 30 million miles of Earth's orbit, where some may pose an impact hazard to our planet.
  • NASA experts will talk about the agency's first mission to demonstrate a technique to change the motion of an asteroid in space and other aspects of the nation's planetary defense program.
  • The workshop will provide an overview of NASA's planetary defense efforts, including how the agency identifies, monitors, and studies NEOs.
  • To attend the workshop, media must provide their name and media affiliation to LaJuan Moore by Friday, April 26 at [email protected] .

NASA Invites Media to International Planetary Defense Conference

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Planetary science, Astronomy, Physical sciences, Double Asteroid Redirection Test, Planetary defense, Solar System Exploration program, Asteroid impact avoidance, Planetary Defense Coordination Office, Bill Nye, NASA

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to attend the sixth International Academy of Astronautics Planetary Defense Conference in College Park, Maryland, April 29 May 3.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to attend the sixth International Academy of Astronautics Planetary Defense Conference in College Park, Maryland, April 29 May 3.
  • NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is scheduled to deliver the conference's opening keynote address on April 29.On Wednesday, May 1, the Planetary Society will host a free, public event featuring NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green, Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye, and other leading planetary defense experts.
  • The conference will highlight the development of the first-ever mission to demonstrate an asteroid deflection technique for planetary defense, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) .
  • The mission is a project of NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office , located at the agency's headquarters in Washington and managed by APL.

NASA to Host Media Teleconference on National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Report

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Planetary science, Planetary defense, Outer space, Space weapons, Neos, Near-Earth object, Asteroid impact avoidance, Planetary Defense Coordination Office, Astronomy

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 20, to discuss a new report detailing U.S. plans for near-Earth objects (NEOs) that could pose a hazard to Earth.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 20, to discuss a new report detailing U.S. plans for near-Earth objects (NEOs) that could pose a hazard to Earth.
  • While no known NEOs currently pose significant risks of impact, the report is a key step to addressing a nationwide response to any future risks.
  • Titled, "National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan," the document identifies actions to enhance the federal government's coordination and preparedness posture during the next 10 years to address potential hazard posed by NEOs.
  • Audio of the teleconference will stream live at:
    To ask questions via social media during the teleconference, use the hashtag #askNASA
    For information about NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office, visit:
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