NASA's Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth's interior
Liftoff to the distant asteroid is scheduled for Oct. 5, 2023 – the beginning of a six-year journey to one of the most unusual objects in the solar system.
Aug. 17, 2023 • ~6 min
Most Americans support NASA – but don't think it should prioritize sending people to space
A new survey catalogs Americans’ expectations about the future of space, from NASA to SpaceX. Two space policy experts describe how these results stack up against the current state of space affairs.
Aug. 3, 2023 • ~10 min
65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency's legacy
Both Stephen Alexander’s elementary teachers and televised NASA missions throughout the ‘60s influenced his journey into science. He recounts NASA’s legacy, 65 years after the agency’s inception.
July 24, 2023 • ~9 min
Returning to the Moon can benefit commercial, military and political sectors – a space policy expert explains
While a return to the Moon will allow the U.S. to collaborate with other nations interested in space, this endeavor is also complicated by geopolitical tensions.
July 18, 2023 • ~9 min
What do astronomers say about Moon landing deniers? Batting down the conspiracy theory with an assist from the 1969 Miracle Mets
Some people incorrectly say the Moon landings didn’t happen. But the evidence – and logic – isn’t on their side.
July 17, 2023 • ~8 min
Back to the Moon: A space lawyer and planetary scientist on what it will take to share the benefits of new lunar exploration - Podcast
A US-led coalition and China are both planning to establish bases on the Moon. How the two nations will navigate actions on the Moon and how other countries will be involved is still unclear.
March 23, 2023 • ~6 min
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