Piecing Together Humanity’s Astrophysical Ancestry
What have we learned from the space probes that visited asteroids Itokawa, Ryugu, and Bennu? Quite a lot about the early, forming Solar System – which might include some prehistoric biology…
The Final Frontier for the Circular Economy
It can be that recycling, however necessary and advantageous, is not the most exciting topic you could think of. What if, in real sci-fi fashion, we do recycling in space?
From Screen to Sky: The Space Odyssey and The Space Mission
Recently the world has been entertained and inspired by Project Hail Mary and the Artemis II mission, so let’s compare some real and fictional space missions over the decades.
Giving thanks to Carl Sagan for 90 years of science inspiration
Read about Carl Sagan and his legacy during your turkey break!
Water on the Moon: A Historical Perspective
A brief history of scientists’ views on water and the Moon.
Dispelling the Myth of Robotic Efficiency: Why Astronomers Should Support Human Exploration of the Solar System
Are robotic missions really more efficient than human space exploration? Ian Crawford explains why planetary astronomers should support human space exploration.