A four-man team in South Africa recently broke an amateur rocketry record by launching a homemade rocket to ten kilometers’ altitude. Two of the members…
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Category: Society
What are the latest developments in Africa’s space sector?
The space sector in Africa is growing, though this may come as a surprise to some. Making people aware of scientific progress is the realm…
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How does one help women of color overcome barriers to careers in STEM?
Africa’s space sector is growing, but will it include marginalized communities? Common criticisms of STEM fields is that they exclude women and people of color.…
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Who defines laws in outer space?
As humanity increasingly establishes itself off Earth, what laws will govern its activities? On this planet, governments enforce their own national legal systems, and international…
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Should humans stay on Earth?
Should humans leave Earth at all? Oftentimes, particularly in communities of people who are interested in outer space, this question is given little real consideration.…
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What is it like being a space journalist?
It’s a job that many space enthusiasts would love: being a space journalist. It allows one to cover exploration of the cosmos and also fulfill…
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How does one address gender inequality in the space industry?
If there’s any demographic that seems to dominate the space industry, it’s straight white males. But hopefully that is changing. Many organizations and individuals are…
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Religion and Space Colonization
Religion and science are typically thought of as being like oil and water: they don’t mix well. But some individuals consider the intersection of…
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Racial Identity and Physics
What is the relationship between racial identity and a scientific field like physics? At first glance, they seem disconnected: one is a phenomenon of…
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Students’ Very Own Space Agency: Space Concordia
Student projects are fun learning experiences. Some focus on dissecting frogs to learn about anatomy. Others germinate dried beans to learn about botany. However,…
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