Kevin Peter Hand
882 posts
@Alienoceans
Scientist. Vermonter. Lover of snow and ice-covered oceans. Opinions expressed are my own.
Captain Don Walsh, USN, passed away peacefully at his home in Oregon yesterday. He bravely piloted the first craft to the bottom of the Ocean with his colleague Jacques Piccard. An extraordinary explorer, oceanographer, and human being. I'm so honored I could call him my friend.
I spoke with Europa Clipper’s project manager today, exactly one year—almost to the minute—before the mission’s first launch opportunity at 1151am EDT next October 10. arstechnica.com/space/2023/10/…
Check out the first images from the landing of the #OSIRISREx sample return capsule containing rock and dust from asteroid Bennu at the @DeptofDefense's Utah Test and Training Range. More 📷 ➡️ flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVWDj
After a journey of nearly 3.9 billion miles, the #OSIRISREx asteroid sample return capsule is back on Earth. Teams perform the initial safety assessment—the first persons to come into contact with this hardware since it was on the other side of the solar system.
On the icy crust of Jupiter's moon Europa, Webb has discovered carbon dioxide that likely originated in the liquid water ocean below. Understanding the chemistry of this ocean could help determine if it is a good place for life as we know it: nasa.gov/feature/goddar…
I am honored to be part of an upcoming project with @PBS, the 2nd season of “Native America” premiering 10/24/23! Today, I was reunited with the team for a screening & panel event hosted at @TheAutry. Screening was incredible, & the series is going to be beautiful!
"I was really drawn to this idea that the ocean is Earth's final frontier and studying the ocean is exhilarating a studying space, directly ties to the well-being of our planet." New #ScienceStory video with @pgirguis on the #GalapagosVents expedition. youtu.be/uzbmRiFc-DA
