Pacific Int. Space Center for Exploration Systems @PISCES_UH
We are a research & education program at UH Hilo focused on advancing space technology & resource utilization for Hawaiʻi, the Moon, & beyond. pacificspacecenter.com Hilo, HI Joined May 2013-
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We've been creating sintered volcanic basalt materials for the better part of 10 years—but we've got nothing on Pele. She does the ultimate Materials Science work 🌋🌋🔥
STUDENTS: Ever wanted to send your own experiment to the edge of space? NASA's High-Altitude Student Platform gives student teams a chance to fly their projects on a research balloon about 122K ft. up for flights lasting 15–20 hours. Learn more ➡️ nasa.gov/stem-content/h…
Tonight we stirred up a ton of glow-in-the-dark slime to demo some fun science with keiki at the Tanabata Festival (even grown-ups were getting in on the action!) 😀 Mahalo to everyone who showed up and supported this event amid the wet weather—a little rain never stops Hilo ☔💯
NEWS: SpaceX's Starship successfully aced its 10th test flight yesterday, achieving new milestones while pushing the megarocket to its limits. The flight was a welcome success after several setbacks earlier this year. 🚀🔥
This Saturday 👉 Don't miss the 2nd annual Tanabata Festival in Hilo! Join us for an evening of hands-on science, cultural demonstrations, and ʻono local food at this free community event from 4–9 p.m. It's going to be a blast! 💥
STUDENTS: NASA is seeking innovative ideas to help humans live & work in space. The 2026 RASC-AL Competition invites higher-ed students & faculty to find bold solutions. Up to 14 teams will get funding & present their work at the RASC-AL Forum in FL. More➡️rascal.nianet.org
STUDENTS: NASA is looking to recruit its next generation of astronauts, engineers & scientists! Undergrads are invited to a virtual Career Day to talk with NASA professionals and learn about exciting career opportunities. Register ➡ bit.ly/45RtTtc ✅ Dates: Sept. 15–19
5, 4, 3, 2, 1... 🚀 We had a blast helping out at @HawaiiScience's 5th annual #LavaTubes rocketry event in Hilo today! The kids built their very own rockets and put them to the test with 3 launches. It was an exciting show that drew cheers from the crowd at every countdown🔥
Design. Build. Launch! 🚀 Do you enjoy a engineering? NASA's Student Launch invites teams to build & launch a high-powered rocket with a payload. Selected teams will get a chance to talk story with NASA experts. Click the link for details! nasa.gov/learning-resou…
NEWS: We’re teaming up with Black Sand Solutions on Maui to build ATHENA—an AI robot assistant for space missions. Black Sand will lead AI development while we test mobility & navigation skills. We’re excited to be part of this innovative project! 🤖✨🚀 pacificspacecenter.com/2025/08/13/pis…
Congrats to our robotics intern Joe Winkie! 🙌 Joe has been awarded a Hawaii Space Grant to continue developing our rover's software systems this fall while he wraps up his degree in Computer Science. pacificspacecenter.com/2025/08/18/pis…
Tonight we're putting the spin in aerodynamics at Keaʻau Elementary Science Night. The students are making NASA-certified paper helicopters to learn about the gravity and flight. Mahalo to all the awesome folks leading activities for the keiki — and @HawaiiScience for organizing!
Check out this look into our exhibit at the National Air & Space Museum c/o Adam Savage's @testedcom. Matt Shindell of the Smithsonian talks about our ISRU work and sintered basalt being showcased as part of the 'Futures in Space' exhibition! 🚀 youtube.com/watch?v=xEkZ92…
Save the date!🗓 Join us for an evening of fun-filled science and culture at the 2nd annual Tanabata Festival on Aug. 30. We'll be leading a sticky science activity with glow-in-the-dark slime and sharing our research in Earth and space sustainability. We hope to see you there!✨
Big news! 📣 Our ISRU research on Hawaiian basalt is now on display at the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. We're excited to see Big Island research contributing to global conversations about the future of space! ✨🚀🔬pacificspacecenter.com/2025/08/14/pis…
Aloha from space! 🚀 Yesterday, UH Community College students launched their Project Imua experiment to space aboard a NASA rocket. The payload soared 100 miles high, testing a sublimation-fueled motor. Congrats to the team on a successful launch! ✨🛰️ hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/08/13/nas…
STUDENTS: Do you love tackling hands-on engineering projects? NASA is inviting students in grades 6-12 up to college to design and build a rover for the Human Exploration Rover Challenge. 🔎 Details ➡ nasa.gov/learning-resou… 🗓 Q&A webinars on Aug. 21 ✅ Deadline: Sept. 15
Are you a non-STEM student who loves the idea of working on a space mission? NASA is hosting a webinar on 8/14 exploring internships in business, communications, arts, law, & policy. Meet interns, ask questions and get application tips! Register by 8/13➡️bit.ly/45o75RP
Today we celebrate what would have been Neil Armstrong’s 95th b-day. On July 20, 1969, he became the 1st person to walk on the Moon, famously saying, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” His legacy lives on as NASA prepares to return to the Moon. 📸NASA
NEWS: UH Mānoa scientists will lead the development of a new lunar vehicle instrument designed to find subsurface water ice on the Moon. The instrument will support the science and exploration goals of NASA's Artemis program. Full story ➡️ hawaii.edu/news/2025/07/2… 📷 NASA
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