In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), it is important to conceptualize how one might identify the existence of extraterrestrials. Such conceptualization informs SETI operations…
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Space education plays an important role in affecting how humanity engages with the cosmos. There are many ways to teach people about space – through…
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Science and technology are important aspects of humanity’s engagement with space. On the one hand, engaging with space improves our understanding of the universe and…
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Whatever humanity does off-planet, it will depend on energy. How will we power our activities as we leave the friendly confines of Earth? One obvious…
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Many people feel passionate about maintaining access to dark nighttime skies. Being able to see the stars reminds humanity of its place in the universe…
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China in recent years has dramatically increased its profile in the space sector. With Moon and Mars missions, as well as the development of a…
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Though the term “space race” may be overused, there’s little doubt that international competition in space is heating up. One objective over which countries are…
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The space industry may appear to be difficult to become a part of from the outside. But once you have established contacts in it, you…
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Space tourism is a perennial hope. Someday, more humans than just trained astronauts will hopefully be able to look down on Earth from above. Plans…
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We only recently determined that planets do in fact exist around other stars. The discovery of such “exoplanets” is of interest not just to science…
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