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Minister Roban On Emerging Space Economies
Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban highlighted his recent attendance at the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado, saying that “the space and satellite industry is flourishing” and “Bermuda’s role in this industry can grow.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [April 27], Minister... Read more of this article
Minister To Attend Space Symposium In USA
The Ministry of Transport and Regulatory Affairs said they continue to “lead Bermuda’s exploration of its space assets in an effort to determine future economic benefit,” and the ”next step is participation at the 34th Space Symposium this week at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado.” “The Minister, Deputy... Read more of this article
2018 Starts Off With Two Full Moons In January
January is a very special month for lunar observers as the first month of 2018 will feature two full moons and a total lunar eclipse, or “blood moon.” When two full Moons occur within one calendar month, the second is called a Blue Moon. In January 2018, a Blue Moon will occur on the 31st. Tonight’s full moon occurred just hours after... Read more of this article
Russian Cosmonaut Posts Photo Of Bermuda
Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazanskiy, who is part of the current mission team aboard the International Space Station [ISS], recently posted a photo of Bermuda on social media, with the unique image attaining more than 7,000 likes. This isn’t the first time that an astronaut has turned their camera lens to Bermuda, with Canadian Commander Chris... Read more of this article
Partial Solar Eclipse Seen From Bermuda
This afternoon [Aug 21], Bermuda saw a partial view of the solar eclipse, affording the island a glimpse of what it looks like when the moon slides between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow below. While the total phase of this solar eclipse was not visible in Bermuda, it was observed as a partial solar eclipse. Although total solar eclipses... Read more of this article
Bermuda To See Partial Solar Eclipse Today
People across the island will be treated to a partial view of this afternoon’s [Aug 21] solar eclipse, as the Earth, sun, and moon line up to create the visually stunning phenomenon. The event’s path of totality will give people along a narrow strip of the continental United States the ability to see a full eclipse, with the moon blocking... Read more of this article
Full Thunder Moon Illuminates The Night Sky
July’s full moon is providing a nighttime show for people across the island tonight [July 8] as it rose from the horizon earlier this evening and will be completely full at 1.07am on Sunday [July 9]. “On July 9, those who are blessed with a night of clear skies during the stormiest month of the year will be able to see the Full Thunder Moon... Read more of this article
Minister: Meetings With NASA & Satellite Industry
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons provided an overview on meetings he attended in Washington DC, where he discussed a number of topics including the relationship between NASA and Bermuda, the Cybersecurity framework, satellite networks and more. The Minister said, “While in Washington, I also... Read more of this article
Full Snow Moon Illuminates Tonight’s Night Sky
This evening’s [Feb 10] full moon is traditionally called the “Full Snow Moon”, and this year, there is also a penumbral eclipse of the moon. This is a very subtle kind of eclipse which may appear like a darker-than-usual moon. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, “February’s full Moon is traditionally called the Full Snow Moon because... Read more of this article
Minister Gibbons Trip To Washington Cost $1970
A trip in December 2016 by Economic Development Minister Dr Grant Gibbons to Washington, DC for meetings with the prospective satellite companies cost $1970.16, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Wednesday, December 14, 2016 – Saturday, December 17, 2016, and the web page... Read more of this article
Minister Gibbons Visits NASA Headquarters
The Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons and Permanent Secretary William Francis visited the NASA Headquarters in Washington DC last week as part of a mission to promote Bermuda’s space and satellite business programme. Minister Gibbons met with the Administrator, the Head of the U.S. Space Agency, Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden, Jr.,... Read more of this article
November ‘Supermoon’ Lights Up The Night Sky
A full moon graced the skies over the island last night and early this morning [Nov 14] as November’s full moon – known as a Full Beaver Moon – was perfectly visible on a mostly clear night. “This year, the full moons of October, November and December all take place when the moon is at its closest point of approach in its orbit around Earth... Read more of this article
Video: NASA Films Hurricane Over Bermuda
Cameras outside the International Space Station captured Hurricane Nicole as it passed over Bermuda yesterday, offering a one-of-a-kind view of the storm from far above. In describing the footage they recorded, NASA said, “From and altitude of 252 miles, cameras outside the International Space Station captured new views of Hurricane Nicole Oct.... Read more of this article
Hurricane Nicole Delays Private Rocket Launch
A cargo-supply mission destined for the International Space Station from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia has seen its launch delayed due to Hurricane Nicole’s path. A Space.com story says, “NASA and Orbital ATK, a private spaceflight company contracted by NASA to fly unmanned resupply missions to the space station, currently... Read more of this article
August Full Moon Lights Up The Night Sky
August’s full moon graced the night sky last night [Aug 18], with some Native American tribes referring to it as a ‘Full Sturgeon Moon,’ while others call it a ‘Full Green Corn Moon’ or a ‘Blueberry Moon,’ among other names. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, “Some Native American tribes called the August... Read more of this article
April’s Full “Pink Moon” Rises Above Bermuda
A full moon graced the skies above Bermuda last night [Apr 21], heralding new spring growth as it provided a nighttime show for people across the island. April’s full moon is traditionally called the “pink moon” – with the pink in the name not referring to the moon’s actual colour, but to wild pink phlox, one of the earliest flowers of spring. In... Read more of this article
