Congratulations, you've been accepted to the DIY Space Program! Powerful tools capable of major discoveries are now at your disposal and can be accessed by at-home astronomers, garage spacesuit builders, and independent satellite designers just like you.

 

In Make: Vol. 47, see how Makers are exploring space like never before. Learn what goes into a popular and powerful DIY telescope, build a near-space photography rig, learn how you can help detect killer asteroids, and check out Adam Savage and The Martian author Andy Weir geeking out over the red planet.

 

Projects Included

• Build an Arduino-powered DIY aquaponic garden
• Watch turbulence in action with a mesmerizing fluid-filled turntable
• Make a water rocket launcher from household items
• Much more!