Asteroids, the Moon and Mars: space missions to look forward to in 2022

Nasa plans to test its new rocket system for the Moon, and a new rover is due to begin its journey to Mars.

Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, The Open University • conversation
Jan. 6, 2022 ~5 min

Space law hasn't been changed since 1967 – but the UN aims to update laws and keep space peaceful

Human activities in space today are far more numerous and complicated compared to the 1967. Two experts explain the need for better laws to keep space peaceful.

Greg Autry, Clinical Professor of Space Leadership, Policy and Business, Arizona State University • conversation
Nov. 23, 2021 ~8 min


A new era of planetary exploration: what we discovered on the far side of the Moon

A new tool to detect hidden layers of the surface of the far side of the Moon could provide vital information about what lies beneath and how Earth’s satellite evolved.

Iraklis Giannakis, Lecturer in geosciences, University of Aberdeen • conversation
Nov. 11, 2021 ~6 min

Chang’e-5 samples reveal Moon rocks dating back less than 2 billion years – the youngest we've seen

A key goal of the Chang'e-5 mission was to find evidence of some of the youngest volcanic eruptions on the Moon.

Romain Tartese, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester • conversation
Oct. 7, 2021 ~6 min

Space travel for billionaires is the surprise topic with bipartisan American support – but not from Gen Z

According to a new poll, people across political and demographic lines think the private space race is good for the future but still just an ego trip for the billionaires involved.

Joseph Cabosky, Associate Professor of Public Relations, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
Aug. 6, 2021 ~7 min

Moon lacked a magnetic field for nearly all its history – new research resolves mystery sparked by rocks brought back on Apollo

Without a magnetic field, the Moon’s surface is exposed to solar wind. These could have been depositing resources like water and potential rocket fuel on the Moon’s surface for billions of years.

John Tarduno, Professor of Geophysics, University of Rochester • conversation
Aug. 4, 2021 ~11 min

Four ways to enjoy a solar eclipse

Test out scientific ideas, connect with your ancestors or just marvel at the beauty of nature.

Samantha Rolfe, Lecturer in Astrobiology and Principal Technical Officer at Bayfordbury Observatory, University of Hertfordshire • conversation
June 8, 2021 ~6 min

Super blood Moon: everything you need to know about the lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of Australia, Asia and the western parts of North and South America on May 26.

Osnat Katz, PhD Candidate in Space History, UCL • conversation
May 25, 2021 ~4 min


Supermoon! Red blood lunar eclipse! It's all happening at once, but what does that mean?

In the early morning of May 26, 2021, there will be a super blood-red lunar eclipse. The show will be spectacular and can all be explained by the orbits of the Earth and Moon.

Shannon Schmoll, Director, Abrams Planetarium, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University • conversation
May 21, 2021 ~5 min

When will the first baby be born in space?

In the coming decades, governments and private companies will set up permanent bases on the Moon and Mars. And at some point, the first galactic baby will be born.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
May 21, 2021 ~8 min

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