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[Beyond] Why Go Back to the Moon? Artemis II, Explained

[Beyond] Why Go Back to the Moon? Artemis II, Explained

by Nathan Whitsett | Apr 5, 2026 | Beyond, Current Events

Artemis II successfully launched on April 1st, 2026! But, why are we going back over 53 years later?

Astrobites at AAS 247: Day 4

Astrobites at AAS 247: Day 4

by Astrobites | Jan 10, 2026 | Current Events

Astrobites covers the final day of AAS 247.

Astrobites at AAS 247: Day 3

Astrobites at AAS 247: Day 3

by Astrobites | Jan 8, 2026 | Current Events

Read on for our 3rd installment of AAS 247 coverage!

Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Xavier Siemens 

Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Xavier Siemens 

by William Smith | Jan 7, 2026 | Beyond, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Today we interview Prof Xavier Siemens, Professor at Oregon State University. He and his colleague, Maura McLaughlin, will accept the Bruno Rossi Prize on behalf of the NANOGrav Collaboration at #AAS247.

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Maura McLaughlin

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Maura McLaughlin

by Skylar Grayson | Jan 7, 2026 | Beyond, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Today we interview Dr. Maura McLaughlin, who is a professor at West Virginia
University and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!

Astrobites at AAS 247: Day 2

Astrobites at AAS 247: Day 2

by Astrobites | Jan 7, 2026 | Current Events

Astrobites is at AAS 247! Read on for coverage of Day 2.

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