It seems like everyone just wants to explore the Moon’s South Pole. What makes this region so special and what are the special challenges that explorers will face. Learn here!
Apr 28th: Why is the Moon’s South Pole So Interesting?
Tag: NASA
Jan 9th: Listen to the Universe
NASA is famous for beautiful space images, but did you know you can listen to them? Lets go behind the scenes with the team that creates “sonifications.
Nov 28th: Where No One Has Gone Before
Dr. Linda Spilker (JPL Fellow and Sr Research Scientist) talks to us about the Voyager mission.
Apr 5th: How NASA Budget Cuts Will Hurt Space Sciences
Earlier in March, Congress voted into place the FY2024 budgets for multiple agencies, including NASA. The agency is being asked for an overall 2% cut. Today, Dr. Pamela Gay breaks down what these cuts will affect, including people and missions, as we move forward with this already stressful fiscal year.
Mar 11th: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)
NASA works on many missions using tried and true technology, but they also invest in creative ideas that could drive the future of space exploration. It’s called NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts or NIAC.
Mar 4th: NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program
As more commercial companies are targeting the Moon, NASA is working with partners to deliver its payloads to the lunar surface. Today let’s talk about NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Program.
Jul 11th: Highlights From NASA’s Holiday Ruining History
Have you ever noticed that significant space and astronomy events seem to happen during the holidays? It’s not a coincidence. There’s actually a reason why. Today we’ll talk about some of the key events that happened during holidays and the underlying rationale.
Aug 12th: Earth To Mars In 100 Days? The Power Of Nuclear Rockets
launching a rocket powered by radioactive material has its own risks as well. Should we attempt it?
Mar 9th: Remembering Katherine Johnson
We lost a bright star here on planet Earth last week. NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson passed away at the age of 101, after an incredible career of helping humans land on the Moon.
Apr 17th: Awesome Astronomy April 2019 Space Discussions
Will commercial providers be the future of space flight endeavours or will the real leaps still continue to be made by huge government institutions?