Space Mining, Google Glass Rocketry, and Citizen Exploration & Mining

First...I got followed by a NASA Scientist so I had to tweet this:

Sitting In a cardboard space shuttle cockpit, 8yr old me couldn't imagine a world where a NASA scientist follows me! Welcome @Philtill777!
— Jeffrey Barnes (@AztecConsulting) February 10, 2014

Then I checked out his work and got inspired to dig deeper:

Get inspired by the realistically attainable future of space exploration from @Philtill777 like I have watch this: http://t.co/uygdQ3jvpR
— Jeffrey Barnes (@AztecConsulting) February 11, 2014

I was so inspired I wanted to share it with a leader in the robotics field I know, Mr. Philip Wheat, and found out what he was doing:

Shared @Philtill777's TEDx talk with @pwheat a robotics leader I know & discovered his @googleglass rocket project: http://t.co/nnMKd9ph90
— Jeffrey Barnes (@AztecConsulting) February 11, 2014

As a Google Glass Explorer, I really need to look into this more! But back to the journey...

Digging more I found this cool Google hangout:

From the Space Nerd! video, check out these links:

• Challenger Learning Center
• Riding With Robots
• Philip Metzger (Who started this journey)
• Standpoint Public Affairs

Just the social connection of an inspiring NASA Scientist lead me to so many interesting ideas and experiences...THIS is why I love social media!