Tag: Space Education
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The 12 Biggest Space Stories of 2025 – According to You
Introduction: A Year of Unprecedented Space Activity The year 2025 proved to be a watershed for space science and exploration. From ambitious missions to shifts in national policies, researchers and enthusiasts alike shared highlights that shaped our understanding of the cosmos. Here are the 12 biggest space stories of 2025, as selected by readers and…
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NASA astronaut shows how to weigh yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025
Introduction: A Week in Microgravity During the week of November 17–21, 2025, the International Space Station buzzed with activity as the Expedition 73 crew carried out routine science, maintenance, and a practical demonstration that captures the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide: weighing yourself in space. With gravity in a jointed orbit around Earth and mass…
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Ireland Bids Adieu to EIRSAT-1: Ireland’s First Satellite Marks a Milestone for the Nation’s Space Ambitions
Ireland’s space ambitions reach a milestone as EIRSAT-1 concludes its mission After two years in low-Earth orbit, Ireland’s first satellite, EIRSAT-1, has completed its mission and de-orbited, burning up in the atmosphere. Developed by University College Dublin (UCD) and supported by the European Space Agency’s Fly Your Satellite programme, this tiny cuboid became a symbol…
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UCD Bids Adieu to EIRSAT-1: Ireland’s First Satellite Completes Its Mission
Ireland’s Space Milestone Reaches a Milestone End After two years orbiting Earth, EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first educational and research satellite, has de-orbited and burned up in the atmosphere. The project, led by University College Dublin (UCD) and backed by the European Space Agency’s Fly Your Satellite programme, marked a significant turning point for Ireland’s space ambitions.…
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This Week In Space Episode 181: World Space Week — Living in Space
Overview: World Space Week Takes Center Stage This Week In Space returns with Episode 181, a deep dive into World Space Week, the annual global celebration that brings together thousands of participants to honor humanity’s orbiting ambitions. Hosted by Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik, the episode features Alma Okpalefe, executive director of the World Space…
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This Week In Space: Episode 181 — World Space Week and Living in Space
World Space Week 2024: Living in Space This Week In Space dives into one of the year’s most important international science celebrations: World Space Week. Chartered by the United Nations in 1999, World Space Week runs across every October and unites thousands of events from schools, museums, space agencies, and citizen groups around the globe.…
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World Space Week Spotlight: Living in Space and Our Future
World Space Week: A Global Celebration of Space In this week’s This Week In Space episode, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik welcome Alma Okpalefe, the executive director of the World Space Week Association, to discuss one of the planet’s largest coordinated science celebrations. Chartered by the United Nations in 1999, World Space Week unites…