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In Africa, what are the latest space sector developments?

Editor July 19, 2019 Africa astronomy Astrophysics black holes cosmic objects extraterrestrial intelligence galaxies gravitational waves science communication supernovae

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…

What is it like being a space journalist?

Editor May 24, 2019 Astrophysics popularizing space science science communication science journalism Space Journalism space science the BBC the Space Age the space race the United Kingdom

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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Featured Project: Ion the Young Shuttle

Nick Borroz April 22, 2019 children’s books crowdfunding intergalactic adventures kids' books science communication science fiction science popularization space popularization space shuttles spaceships

Did you read space-themed books as a kid? Interests pique at young ages, and a book might be the thing that turns someone into a…

Arts

Popular Science Books: Creating Excitement and Enthusiasm

Editor February 15, 2019 Brian Cox carl sagan comets Mars Neil deGrasse Tyson Patrick Moore popular science science books science communication science writing

What role do popular science books play? If done right, they cultivate interest in science among everyday people. Sometimes, they spur readers to become scientists…

The Planetary Society: Bringing Space to the Ordinary Citizen

Editor November 9, 2018 bill nye Bill Nye the Science Guy carl sagan crowdfunding LightSail science communication space exploration space popularization space science The Planetary Society

What can an individual do to advance space exploration? For a long time, the answer seemed to be: not much. Space exploration requires enormous…