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How Blockchain Can Benefit Space Exploration (Op-Ed)

June 27, 2018 | Article

Before pilots and technicians can launch a space rocket or achieve liftoff into space, they must secure the links in a supply chain of many companies and contractors.
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What 40 Years of 'Space Invaders' Says About the 1970s — And Today

June 24, 2018 | Article

The "Space Invaders" arcade video game, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is an iconic piece of software, credited as one of the earliest digital shooting games.
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Where Does Trump's 'Space Force' Fit in the International Agreement on Peaceful Use of Space?

June 22, 2018 | Article

Overnight US President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a "Space Force" as a separate force of the US military.
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Sally Ride's Legacy: Encouraging Young Women to Embrace Science and Engineering

June 21, 2018 | Article

On June 18, 1983, 35 years ago, Sally Ride became the first American woman to launch into space, riding the Space Shuttle STS-7 flight with four other crew members.
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What Is the Summer Solstice? An Astronomer Explains

June 21, 2018 | Article

The summer solstice marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88 percent of Earth's people who live in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Relativity: The Thought Experiments Behind Einstein's Theory

June 18, 2018 | Article

Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity is a monumental achievement of human ingenuity, creativity and perseverance — to say the least.
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The Mystery of Magnetic Monopoles

June 13, 2018 | Article

Mysterious creatures called magnetic monopoles are predicted by our theories of the universe — so why has nobody seen them?
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Trump's NASA Chief Changed His Mind on Climate Change. He Is a Scientific Hero.

June 11, 2018 | Article

Bridenstine has also backed up his rhetoric with vocal support for NASA's climate missions, which have been threatened under a Trump presidency.
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The Trump Self-Defense Doctrine for the New Space Era

June 07, 2018 | Article

A new space era is dawning and will be upon us by the early 2020s.
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New Federal Policy Would Hike Student Spacecraft Costs, Threatening Tech Education

June 04, 2018 | Article

There are only a handful of astronauts, but every year thousands of high school and college students get to visit space vicariously, by launching their own satellites.
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