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Blog / To Infinity and Beyond with the James Webb Space Telescope

March 22, 2022 / Jamshaid Shahir /

The James Webb Space Telescope could revolutionize our understanding of the universe and make the 2020s remembered for more than just COVID. Let’s learn more about this multi-billion dollar, international collaborative endeavor.

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Blog / Happy Birthday Perseverance!

March 8, 2022 / Mackenna Wood /

As of February 18, 2022 the Mars Perseverance Rover has spent exactly one Earth year on Mars (although it’ll be another 322 days before it’s been a full Martian year). So what has “Percy” been up to this year?

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Blog / Doing science 260 miles above the earth

February 23, 2022 / Mikayla Feldbauer /

The International Space Station is a collaborative effort where research that benefits both future space exploration and life back on Earth takes place.

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Blog / To the Moon and back: a profile of an unsung hero, Margaret Hamilton

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 / Jamshaid Shahir /

The last decade has shed light on many unsung women scientists who have catapulted humanity to new heights. In this article, we will learn about Margaret Hamilton, the woman responsibility for getting humanity to the Moon and back safe and sound.

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Blog / Highlighting Women in Space

July 27, 2021 / Mikayla Feldbauer / 1

Wally Funk recently became the oldest person to go to space. To celebrate this accomplishment, I highlight the careers of three other amazing female astronauts.

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Blog / NASA is Searching for Life on Mars!

April 5, 2021 / Mikayla Feldbauer /

NASA’s newest mission to Mars features the Perseverance rover and the Ingenuity helicopter. This mission will study geological features of the Martian surface and demonstrate new technology. Header photo from NASA’s website.

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Blog / Less stomach flu? Yes, please!

January 3, 2019February 7, 2019 / Karen Setty /

(Caution: do not read just before lunch!) We all know the feeling… queasiness, belly in knots, guts on fire and no end in sight. Now I want you to imagine…

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