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When Space Debris Hits Home

Innovation, News, Science, YouthApril 22, 2025
Imagine when out of nowhere a 500 kg chunk of metal from space crashes into your neighbourhood. That actually happened. On December 30, 2024, in Mukuku village, Makueni County, Kenya, pieces of a rocket came plummeting back to Earth. According to the Kenya Space Agency, the fragments are believed to be part of a rocket…

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How In-Space Manufacturing is Becoming a Reality

Innovation, ScienceSeptember 13, 2024
Space is no longer just a destination for exploration; it's rapidly becoming the next frontier for manufacturing innovation. Space offers a unique environment that is vastly different from Earth, including higher levels of radiation, microgravity, and a near-vacuum state. These conditions provide opportunities to develop new manufacturing methods and materials that aren't feasible on our…

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Manufacturing, Bioengineering, and 3D Printing in Space 

Innovation, ScienceSeptember 7, 2024
Imagine a future where manufacturing, bioengineering, and even 3D-printing happen not only on Earth, but in the vastness of space! This vision is quickly becoming a reality, as companies like Blue Origin and Boeing work on creating the Orbital Reef—a next-generation space station designed for tourism, manufacturing, research and development, and much more.    https://youtu.be/yp_Xz6r2Aso?si=r3GGJO4wkq8b-8VQ …

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What are NASA’s Five Misson Directorates?

Science, StandardSeptember 7, 2024
Curious about how NASA tackles the vast challenges of space exploration? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is organized into five Mission Directorates, each with its own unique focus and goals. These directorates work together to advance our understanding of aeronautics, space, and technology, driving humanity’s quest to explore the unknown.  The Aeronautics…

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NASA’s Centers and Facilities

Museum, ScienceSeptember 7, 2024
NASA is more than just rockets and astronauts—it’s a network of world-class centers and facilities located across the United States. As the global leader in space exploration, NASA operates a variety of specialized sites that support its mission to explore, discover, and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity.  NASA’s centers are hubs of innovation…

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Careers Linked to Space Exploration

CareersSeptember 6, 2024
Photo Credit: Canadian Space Agency Curious about the diverse careers that contribute to space exploration? This image may be an oldie but still a goodie, as they say!  This Canadian Space Agency infographic showcases five professionals who played crucial roles in the 2016 Mars sample return simulation mission. Each of these individuals brings a unique set…

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Types of Careers in the Space Sector  

Careers, YouthSeptember 4, 2024
Wanting to explore a career in the space sector? The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) offers a wide range of exciting career paths that contribute to the exploration of space and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Whether you're passionate about engineering, health sciences, or venturing into space as an astronaut, there are many ways to get…

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