Apollo landers, Neil Armstrong's bootprint and other human artifacts on Moon officially protected by new US law
Who cares what happens to bootprints on the Moon? All humans should. And thankfully the US Congress and president agree.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~9 min
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I'm an astronomer and I think aliens may be out there – but UFO sightings aren't persuasive
Scientists are not convinced by the current evidence of UFOs. That doesn't mean that they don't exist. But have Americans' belief in UFOs gone from science to a new religion?
Dec. 4, 2020 • ~7 min
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From Space Force to Artemis: what Joe Biden presidency may mean in orbit and beyond
With a new president in the White House and NASA's chief administrator resigning we can expect changes to space policy.
Nov. 11, 2020 • ~8 min
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Water on the Moon: research unveils its type and abundance - boosting exploration plans
Two new studies significantly advance our understanding of water on the Moon and where to find it.
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~8 min
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A 4G network on the Moon is bad news for radio astronomy
Radio telescopes are incredibly sensitive to phone network interference.
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx will land on an asteroid to bring home rocks and dust – if it can avoid Mt. Doom
OSIRIS-REx will touch down on asteroid Bennu, collect a sample of the dust and begin its journey back to Earth, where scientists will study it, hoping to learn secrets of the solar system's origin.
Oct. 19, 2020 • ~8 min
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The detection of phosphine in Venus' clouds is a big deal – here's how we can find out if it's a sign of life
News that Venus may harbor life has swept the globe. So how do we find out for sure? A planetary scientist explains what's next.
Sept. 18, 2020 • ~7 min
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The detection of phosphine in Venus' clouds is a big deal – here's how we can find out if it really is life
News that Venus may harbor life has swept the globe. So how do we find out for sure? A planetary scientist explains what's next.
Sept. 18, 2020 • ~7 min
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SpaceX: Crew Dragon is returning to Earth – here’s when to hold your breath
Extreme velocities and temperatures makes the return flight to Earth the most perilous part of a space mission.
July 30, 2020 • ~6 min
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Mars 2020: the hunt for life on the red planet is about to get serious
The Perseverance rover onboard Mars 2020 is our best bet for finding life on the red planet.
July 30, 2020 • ~7 min
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