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Vera Rubin was one of the most influential astronomers of the twentieth century, best known for providing the strongest observational evidence for the existence of dark matter—the mysterious substance that makes up most of the mass of the universe but cannot be seen directly. Her work fundamentally changed our understanding of how galaxies form, move, Read more

Since beginning full science operations in 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of the universe. Built through a collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency, and Canadian Space Agency, Webb is not merely a successor to earlier space telescopes—it represents a generational leap in astronomical capability. One of JWST’s most Read more

In 1990, at the suggestion of astronomer Carl Sagan, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft turned its camera back toward Earth from a distance of more than six billion kilometers. The resulting image showed our planet as a tiny speck suspended in a beam of sunlight—barely distinguishable from the surrounding darkness. Sagan later reflected on this image Read more

Visiting Starbase in South Texas is one of the most unique experiences a space enthusiast can have today. Located near Boca Chica, Starbase is where SpaceX develops and tests its revolutionary Starship system — the fully reusable rocket designed to take humans to the Moon, Mars, and eventually beyond. Unlike traditional space centres tucked behind Read more