What once was a place that only the imagination could reach, space has taken on a much more concrete reality for Americans. The Space Age is underway, and there is much work to be done in the STEM fields to bring space closer to home. As time goes on, more challenges are discovered, and as […]
Space & Astronomy
Telescopes That Have Mapped the Stars!
There is so much you can learn about space and where we are in the universe without ever having to leave Earth. With the help of telescopes, people have gotten a much closer look at all those little dots in the sky. It turns out that they are not little holes in a big blanket […]
Bishop Ireton High School NSTEM Chapter Celebrates Global Astronomy Month with Artemis II Feature
In celebration of Global Astronomy Month, the Bishop Ireton High School chapter of the National STEM Honor Society™ (NSTEM™) created a special feature highlighting NASA’s Artemis II mission, a milestone in human space exploration and the continued effort to return humans to the Moon. Led by chapter president David De Costa, the student-created content recognized […]
NASA Shells Out Contracts In September
In September, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced a number of suitors for space mission contracts. The US government is the single largest investor in the space industry but cannot conduct all operations on its own. To manage their workload NASA issues contracts to smaller companies. They compete against each other for these […]
A Second Earth: Where to Go From Here
The Universe is constantly expanding. Our knowledge of the universe is constantly expanding as well. As we reach further and further into the solar system and space, and the threat of climate change lingers on, astronomers turn to the idea of ‘space colonies’ or habitable planets outside our solar system as the future of humanity. […]
Unveiling the Wonders of Space: 5 Astronomy Activities for Middle-Schoolers
The universe holds endless mysteries that captivate people of all ages! Middle school students, in particular, are curious and always eager to learn. So, what better way to nurture their interest than by immersing them in the fascinating world of astronomy? From understanding the secrets of our solar system to gazing at the stars, there […]
