Space science
How do you grow plants in space? Lower Brule, Chester teachers selected for NASA Liftoff Summer Institute
U.S.
Amanda Smith
Apr. 11—Two South Dakota teachers have been selected to participate in a NASA Liftoff Summer Institute program. Bree Oatman, a high school ...
Doing the impossible: harvesting solar power from space
Science
Dr. Sarah Adams
It’s an idea straight out of science fiction: A space station orbits around Earth, harvesting energy from the sun and beaming it ...
SpaceX sets new annual launch record for Falcon rockets
Science
Dr. Sarah Adams
At the start of 2023, SpaceX had its sights set on achieving 100 Falcon rocket launches by December 31. It breezed past ...
Eirsat-1, Ireland’s 1st satellite, makes space history
Science
Dr. Sarah Adams
A rectangular satellite hangs in a starry scape of space with a bright cloudy earth below. Ireland has joined the space club ...
NASA has a crazy plan to launch rockets from Mars
Science
Dr. Sarah Adams
NASA When it comes to missions to Mars, NASA has been on a winning streak in recent decades. Its Spirit, Opportunity, Phoenix, ...
