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Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier

The Conversation - November 2, 2024

Neither candidate has talked much about space policy on the campaign trail, but both have records to consider. Anton Petrus/Moment via Getty Images by Thomas...

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Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology

The Conversation - July 4, 2024

Crew members from the Inspiration4 mission. New research looks at the biological effects of their short trip to space. SpaceX, CC BY-NC − a new...

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CSO Mead Composer Jessie Montgomery strikes chord within the Classical Academy

Site Editor - June 5, 2024

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery (Credit: Todd Rosenberg 2021). by Nicole Jeanine Johnson From Grammy win to inspiring future talent, Jesse Montgomery reflects...

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90-year-old man who was nearly 1st Black astronaut finally headed to space

Black Information Network - April 30, 2024

A 90-year-old man who was set to become the first Black astronaut in space decades ago is finally headed to space, CBS News reports. Ed...

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Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance

The Conversation - April 1, 2024

Solar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon’s size and distance from the Sun. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley by Christopher Palma, Penn State On...

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Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race

The Conversation - February 19, 2024

by Spenser A. Warren, University of California, San Diego Fresh U.S. intelligence circulating in Congress reportedly indicates that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon in...

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From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024

The Conversation - December 30, 2023

by Ali M. Bramson, Purdue University The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample...

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Bringing satellite communications down to earth: a look inside the connectivity ecosystem

newsusa - October 1, 2023

Thousands of the satellites orbiting Earth are small – like this cubical satellite seen here being released from the International Space Station. NASA, CC BY-NC (NewsUSA) -...

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Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism

The Conversation - June 26, 2023

The Titan submersible imploded on a dive to visit the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023. Ocean Gate / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Scott...

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