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Coronavirus quarantine useful lessons for future space travel?
Understanding isolation's effects on regular people, rather than those certified to have 'the right stuff,' will help prepare us for the future, whether another pandemic or interplanetary space travel.
April 23, 2020
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which catalyzed action to protect the environment, not just in the US but internationally.
April 22, 2020
SpaceX Starlink satellites caused a stir over western Europe
On April 19, 2020, many in western Europe were stunned to spot a line of satellites crossing the night sky. They were the SpaceX Starlink satellites.
April 20, 2020
Curiosity keeps rolling as team operates Mars rover from home
The NASA Curiosity mission team is keeping the rover moving and working on the surface of Mars while they #stayathome. Find out how they’re managing it.
April 20, 2020
How to find activities for International Dark Sky Week
Click here for links to activities for International Dark Sky Week, April 19 to 26, 2020.
April 19, 2020
For you, space fans. A grand tour of ISS
Fascinating video! Tour the International Space Station with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Drew Morgan. Shot in one take with two cameras strapped together.
April 17, 2020
It’s been 50 years since Apollo 13’s safe return to Earth
After an explosion damaged their spacecraft, the Apollo 13 astronauts - on their way to the moon - were in dire peril. Read about the human ingenuity that led the Apollo 13 mission to a safe and successful conclusion.
April 17, 2020
Coronavirus Explained: What it does to your body that makes it so deadly
How the coronavirus infects and how it makes people sick.
April 14, 2020
Satellite data show 30% drop in air pollution over northeast U.S.
Satellite data show drop in air pollution over the major metropolitan areas of the U. S. Northeast.
April 13, 2020
Sustain What: Join Sunday’s Unbroken Circle song and story swap
Colombia University's Earth Institute in New York and host Andrew Revkin bring you a Sunday morning online session featuring musicians and experts in human sustainability on planet Earth.
April 12, 2020
