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Outer worlds and outstanding science
Uranus is way out there, beckoning us to visit. And Cassini is the mission that won’t quit, even years after burning up.
The Space Advocate Newsletter, September 2022
Clever politicking means nothing if the SLS cannot deliver on its core promise.
Stars in the making
A new solar telescope takes center stage, new stars collect mass, and musicians sonify space imagery.
Space rocks!
Rock stars love space, and who can blame them! Take a look at awesome images, exciting science, and the connection between music and exploration.
It’s a team effort
Robots, scientists, citizens, and artists team up to explore the Cosmos in this week’s Downlink.
Cloudy with a chance of life
Looking at the myriad possibilities that may exist within the clouds of Venus.
Comets: big, beautiful, and surprisingly smelly
Get ready for one of the year’s best meteor showers, caused by one of the many intriguing comets of our Solar System.
The Space Advocate Newsletter, August 2022
The ISS partnership remains stable...for now.
Rather remarkable robots
The robotic explorers of our Cosmos are truly impressive, as showcased by several spacecraft this week.
Why we have the SLS
The SLS rests on a secure foundation of political support, a consequence of the U.S. framework of representative democracy and discretionary funding.
Sights beyond the visible
See images your eyes wouldn’t normally be able to see, and learn about what these images can teach you.
Breaking new ground
Whether it’s a mission, a policy decision, or an individual person, sometimes all it takes is one thing to change the way we explore.
Defend your planet
With so many asteroids out there, it’s up to us to defend our planet from impacts. Find out how you can make a difference.
Persevering through it all
Exploration will always face setbacks, but this week’s Downlink reminds us of the impressive human ability to persevere.
Why can't the ISS operate forever?
Here are the reasons the International Space Station (ISS) needs to deorbit eventually.
First steps and big leaps
Technological innovation is a big part of the fun of space exploration, and you can help make it happen.
A hazy shade of winter
A Martian explorer hunkers down for winter and a planet’s haze is explained.
The Space Advocate Newsletter, May 2022
How Russia's invasion of Ukraine is changing space.
Earthlings off-planet
Celebrate 61 years of humans in space, and take a look at the latest news from our exploration of the cosmos.
The value of knowledge
Space exploration comes at a cost, but the investment is always worthwhile.