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space
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Understanding the Scale of the Universe
Understandably, only some are tuned to the scale of the universe, as the enormity of everything inside it…
Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Matter in deep space is very spread out, which makes it impossible for any sound waves to travel.…
Returning to Space With Destin Sandlin
Join us in an intimate window into one of Destin Sandlin’s recent talks in the 2023 von Braun…
What’s Your Life’s Mileage?
Much like a car recording its own total traveled distance, you too travel around the cosmos, zooming without…
Almost half of Moon missions fail. Why is space still so hard?
Gail Iles, RMIT University In 2019, India attempted to land a spacecraft on the Moon – and ended…
Simulations and AI Are Now Transforming Space Debris Management in Low Earth Orbit
The growing presence of space debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) poses a significant threat to satellites and…
Why is the sky dark at night? The 200-year history of a question that transformed our understanding of the Universe
ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Martel, CC BY-SA Jonathan Biteau, Université Paris-Saclay; Alberto Domínguez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid;…
Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?
Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future isn’t.…
Improving upon the sun: LED lights fuel plant growth in space
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) used in medical devices and for growing plants, like potatoes seen here, are used by…
Space debris is coming down more frequently. What are the chances it could hit someone or damage property?
Brad Tucker, Author provided Fabian Zander, University of Southern Queensland In the past week alone, we’ve seen two…