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Tag: space exploration

Reignite Your Passion for Space Travel With ‘The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration’

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018Jenny Bristol0

Take a trip through time and the universe with a new book about our searches among the stars.

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GBBP 121: Emily Calandrelli

March 21, 2017Jamie Greene0

On this episode, we talk to Emily Calandrelli about what set her on a path toward scientific disciplines, STEM vs. liberal arts, scientific illiteracy and skepticism, sci-fi tech, and what has her most excited for the future.

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Remembering ‘Apollo 1’

January 27, 2017Rob Huddleston1

50 years ago today, NASA lost astronauts for the first time

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Welcome to Mars, India!

September 25, 2014Melanie Meadors1

India made science news around the world on September 24, 2014, with the announcement that their first Mars satellite, Mangalyaan, entered orbit around the red planet.

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The Mission Is in Sight!

September 18, 2014Melanie Meadors0

As a writer of science fiction, as well as a former astrophysics major in college, I usually like to stay up to date on science news. Space news in particular. And when I hear the words, “manned space travel,” I tend to get very excited.

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The crew of Apollo 11.

Remembering Apollo 11: A Legacy of Bravery and Exploration

July 16, 2013Tom Fassbender

44 years ago today, Apollo 11 launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

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Last Chance to Buy Time on a Space Telescope!

June 28, 2013December 14, 2017Tim Bailey1

Planetary Resources is giving away observation time on a new space telescope through their Kickstarter campaign. Grab some before time runs out!

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Join The International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon

April 13, 2013Ariane Coffin0

If you ever wished you could be a part of space exploration, then you’ll want to free up your weekend on April 20th. The International Space Apps Challenge is an global 2-day hackathon where you can collaborate towards solving any of the 50 proposed challenges. Challenges vary greatly and anyone, not just programmers, are welcome to contribute.

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NASA Plans to Return to Space with SpaceX

August 3, 2012Jason CranfordTeague

We’ve got good news for kids still dreaming of being an astronaut: NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) as one of three vendors to test ships that will transport American Astronauts bak into “space,” or at least into low …

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MoonBots Competition Now Open for Registration

June 20, 2012Dave Banks

Are your kids interested in robotics, science, or space exploration? Or maybe they’d just like the chance to win a free trip to Hawaii? All are on the table in this year’s version of the incredibly popular (and fun) MoonBots …

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SpaceX Ready to Launch First Dragon to the International Space Station This Morning

May 22, 2012December 13, 2017Tim Bailey

Startup rocket company Space Exploration Technologies (we all know them as SpaceX) is set to launch their Dragon capsule to the International Space Station early in the morning (3:44am EDT!) on Tuesday. SpaceX will be webcasting the launch on their …

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GeekDad Interview: Neil deGrasse Tyson (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

March 17, 2012December 14, 2017admin

Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the very few people smart enough, knowledgeable enough, charming enough, and, yes, famous enough that he might just be the best spokesperson for science alive. He’s certainly the best spokesperson for American space exploration, …

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GeekDad Interview: Neil deGrasse Tyson

March 13, 2012December 14, 2017Matt Blum

Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the very few people smart enough, knowledgeable enough, charming enough, and, yes, famous enough that he might just be the best spokesperson for science alive. He’s certainly the best spokesperson for American space exploration, …

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Make Your Own Planet

January 29, 2011Laura Grace Weldon0

Design a planet with the help of NASA.

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MoonBots Update: Age Restrictions Lowered, Team Participation Grows & Registration Deadline Nears!

May 6, 2010December 13, 2017Dave Banks

It’s been about three weeks since the MoonBots Google Lunar X PRIZE LEGO MINDSTORMS Challenge was announced and registrations continue to pour in. About 40 teams have submitted applications, with the bulk of applications coming from the United States. (Come …

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Fifty Years of Space Exploration, One Awesome Map

October 15, 2009John Baichtal

Was that the NEAR Shoemaker probe or the Cassini probe flew by the thing, and took pictures of the thing? For those of us who can’t keep our interplanetary expeditions straight, National Geographic’s Fifty Years of Exploration map is sure …

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