Hey Chasers! July 8th marks the second anniversary of Atlantis’ final liftoff from Earth. Just a few days ago, Atlantis’ new home was opened to the public as she rests at a precise 43.21 degree angle, proudly displaying both her scored heat shielding and open cargo bay in celebration the Shuttle’s legacy. Oh yeah, and that’s the Canadarm extending from …
Grand Opening of New Atlantis Exhibit
Hey Chasers, Today marks the Grand Opening of the new Atlantis Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. In November of last year, Paul and I joined a media circus in watching Atlantis as it moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building from the last time and began a full day journey to the New Atlantis complex at the …
Constellation Awards Tomorrow!!
Hey Chasers, The Constellation Awards are tomorrow!! (Saturday June 22nd) Paul and I will be at the award ceremony tomorrow night. Not only will we be presenting one of the awards for the evening, but we will be giving a short presentation about Chasing Atlantis. If you’re planning at being at the event, be sure to come find us …
We’re Headed to the Constellation Awards!
Hey Chasers, The 2013 Constellation Awards are this Saturday, June 22nd, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Toronto-Markham…and we are going to be there…presenting!!! The Constellation Award’s are Canada’s annual science fiction awards focused on rewarding excellence in science fiction film and television. This year marks the 7th anniversary of the awards to honour the actors, writers and artists …
Chris Hadfield Announces His Retirement
Hey Chasers, Today, Chris Hadfield publicly announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency. What a way to cap off a career. During Hadfield’s expedition to the International Space Station, he soon became a household name and is credited with making space “cool” again.
Planetary Resources Launches Campaign to Fund Revolutionary Telescope
Hey Chasers, We wanted to share an incredible project that has been started by Planetary Resources. A few months ago, you might recall that we had the amazing opportunity to interview Chris Lewicki and Chris Voorhees of Planetary Resources. Both Chris’ discussed the company’s mission to explore space and secure “resource-rich” asteroids that are within our solar system. The goal: …
Star Trek Into Darkness
I’m on the theater right now!! Ten minutes and counting! So stoked! -Matt
Chris Hadfield’s ISS Journey in 90 Seconds
Hey Chasers, ISS Commander and Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield has only been on earth a short while and we’re already missing his regular awesome communications from orbit. Seems that I am not the only person feeling sentimental about the end of Chris’ time on the station as I’ve discovered this video which provides a 90 second highlight reel to commemorate …
Chris Hadfield’s Sentimental Return to Earth WATCH LIVE
Hey Chasers, Today marks the day of Chris Hadfield’s return to Earth after service as Commander of the International Space Station since March of 2013. Hadfield departed for the ISS in December 19th of 2012. Live footage, as of the time of this post, is available right now!! The link is below. Being a station astronaut is remarkable in and …
Updated Cast Page
Hey Chasers! Just updated our cast page to reflect some of our more recent interviews. If you haven’t seen the cast page yet or want to check out the updates, just hit the “Cast” tab above or click here.