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Move over April, May is officially here! We’re one month closer to summer, one of the most exciting seasons in rocket launch news in 2019. But before we wave goodbye, let’s take a look back at this month’s most exciting space-related news and events. NASA Moves Ahead...

Rocket Science 101: How Rockets Work Have you ever wondered how rockets are able to blast into space, propelling thousands of metric tons past Earth's gravitational pull? Sure, rocket science sounds complicated (and don't get us wrong, it certainly is), but it's all...

Super Worm Moon On March 20, the first day of spring, the third supermoon of the year lit up the night sky. Deemed the Super Worm Moon, this supermoon appeared 10 percent bigger than normal full moons observed. The moon's apparent size in the sky changes depending on...

Meet the Women Behind America's Space Race When you think about America's space program, you probably think about Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and John Glenn. However, you might not even know these names today if it weren't for some of the women that lent their...

Welcome to Rocket Talk - a talk show series where we discuss rockets, space exploration, and all that the space program has to offer. Every month we will air a new episode on our YouTube channel that dives into all of the cool, behind-the-scenes action that goes into...

How do astronauts stay clean on the International Space Station? Just about every normal earthly routine becomes tougher in space - and bodily hygiene is no exception. The International Space Station (ISS) has no running water, no sinks, no showers, or normal toilets,...

The Apollo mission's 50th anniversary takes place this year and institutions across the nation are hosting events, activities, and lectures to commemorate one of the most important leaps that mankind has ever achieved. We'll be celebrating on Florida's Space Coast...

This Month in Space: February This month in space will be a special tribute to Opportunity, NASA's Mars Rover that recently concluded its resilient 15-year mission of probing the Martian surface. For more than a decade and a half, Opportunity, affectionately nicknamed...

How Do Astronauts Eat on the International Space Station? Have you ever wondered how astronauts manage to eat in space? You can't just stroll over to the fridge and grab a snack. And there most certainly isn't UberEats, although that would be a cool idea for when we...