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Rocket science meets political science. Plus, inspiring cosmic images from JWST Nov 12, 2024

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During the last Trump administration there were big moves in space exploration like pushing for human landings on the moon and launching astronauts on commercial rockets, plus a look at some of JWST’s incredible images of stars exploding and galaxies deep in our universe.

The science of Europa Clipper and research from the red planet Nov 05, 2024

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Europa Clipper may open doors on the grander questions on life beyond Earth. Plus, Mars scientists found that Mars might not be so different than Earth as research suggests life could exist in signs of water on the red planet.

Cosmic creeps and black hole heartbeats Oct 29, 2024

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UCF physicist and co-host of the podcast “Walkabout the Galaxy”, shares spooky cosmic occurrences. Stephen Eikenberry, UCF professor of applied optics and professor of physics, explains the humanlike pulses from the darkest vacuums in our universe.

Starship's big catch and Hubble's deep look Oct 22, 2024

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A journalist takes us through the significance of Starship’s test flight and Hubble’s senior project scientist shares new observations of cosmic phenomena.

Research endeavors on the space station and exploring an ocean world Oct 15, 2024

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A director at the ISS Laboratory shares unique research experiments to benefit life on Earth and exploration beyond and a chief of planetary policy addresses the need for executable plans and public support following Europa Clipper’s launch.

Earth’s new mini moon and tracking tropical weather from space Oct 01, 2024

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Earth has an asteroid, or mini moon, orbiting the planet for the next several weeks. Plus, a look at how forecasters use weather satellites to track storms.

SpaceX’s past and future. Plus, a Florida scientist’s journey to space Sep 24, 2024

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One journalist takes us through the trajectory of SpaceX and its possible future and a University of Florida scientist takes a journey to space to better understand how humans thrive in space.

NASA’s strategies for space exploration and menstrual cycles in space Sep 10, 2024

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NASA is making plans for the future of space exploration with space enthusiasts and companies around the world preparing for the future retirement of the International Space Station and a look into women’s health in space.

One commercial astronaut is helping kids reach for the stars Sep 03, 2024

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Blue Origin commercial astronaut and founder of the nonprofit organization SpaceKids Global, Sharon Hagle, is going back to space, this time, with an audience of young people audience. Eight lucky winners from SpaceKids Global’s contest will be able to watch Hagle launch into space and be a part of a Press Squad: interviewing members of Blue Origin’s team.

The science of Polaris Dawn and water under the surface of Mars Aug 27, 2024

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Scientists will study the crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission analyzing how the human body reacts to the environment of space and Mars has water hidden under its surface.

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