Are We There Yet?

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Searching for worlds far away from our own Jan 21, 2025

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Exoplanets, or planets orbiting another star, were originally confirmed in 1992. New telescopes and technological advancements have aided in the discovery of thousands of exoplanets. Now, astronomers wonder if worlds like our own could exist.

Predictions for this year’s space economy and last year’s record-breaking climate data Jan 14, 2025

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This year could be transformative for the space economy with new rockets, AI technology and upcoming missions to the moon. Plus, NASA and NOAA scientists found that 2024 was the hottest year on record since the 1850’s.

A spacecraft that touched our sun and Ghost Riders in the sky Jan 07, 2025

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The Parker Solar Probe is the first man-made spacecraft to get closer to our sun than ever before. Plus, Firefly aerospace is launching its Blue Ghost Lunar Lander to deliver payloads to the moon.

"Star Bound" and this year’s space news highlights Dec 31, 2024

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The book, Star bound, A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard's Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight) explains America’s space history while highlighting the nation’s social and cultural contexts in space. Plus, a glimpse into the major space news from this past year.

Holiday celebrations in space Dec 23, 2024

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How an astronaut celebrated holidays at the International Space Station with festive foods, decorations and traditions.

Inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts and a new moon mobile Dec 17, 2024

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SpaceKids Global’s founder Sharon Hagle launched into space for the second time and eight kids from the organization’s Press Squad contest watched her journey while getting experience as space journalists. Intuitive Machines unveiled its new lunar rover after being selected by NASA to create the vehicle for Artemis astronauts to use on the moon.

The wonders in the night sky this month and China’s race to the moon Dec 10, 2024

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December skies will bring stargazer delights. Plus, a look at the growing tension between the U.S. and Chinese space programs.

What we know about UAP's, and creating space for birds Dec 03, 2024

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One astronaut helped build a bridge between space and birds. New UAP hearings are leading to public conversations.

The quest to find planets outside of our solar system Nov 22, 2024

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Exoplanets are planets that exist outside our solar system. As a relatively new field of study, there’s much to learn about these newly discovered worlds.

Leaks on the ISS and Space policy impacts on Florida Nov 20, 2024

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Space policy in Florida and the potential for private companies on Mars, plus the ISS begins to show its age.