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Reader Response: Space Weather

We got a question from a reader about the importance of space weather. This means I’ll get a chance to discuss something I bring up frequently because it’s cool and relevant: Solar Cycle 25.
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Get Ready for Ramp Rescue: Newton's Laws

Learn about Isaac Newton's laws of motion and how they apply in space from astronauts on the International Space Station. Use this to prepare for Ramp Rescue in the Mission: Mars Roblox game and try it for yourself at http://roblox.com/mission-mars
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Get Ready for Ramp Rescue: Gravity on Mars

Here on Earth we have gravity that keeps us from floating off into space. That force is also on our neighbor Mars, and other celestial bodies. Learn about gravity on Mars to prepare for Ramp Rescue in Mission: Mars on Roblox.
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Museum of Science, Boston and Boston Harbor City Cruises Present “Sea the Stars” Boat Cruises for Summer 2023

The Museum of Science, Boston, in partnership with Boston Harbor City Cruises, is pleased to announce the return of the “Sea the Stars” boat cruises, offering an unparalleled summer experience for astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers alike.
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Gravitational Wave Background

An international team of astrophysicists have detected a background hum in the Universe that is most likely being caused by the faint leftover gravitational waves from supermassive black hole mergers.
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Comets and Asteroids

You may have seen shooting stars but did you know they are not actually stars flying across the sky? Explore what comets and asteroids are, where they are located, and the differences between them.
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Are there Habitable Planets?

The following question came in as part of a response to our Spacing Out Newsletter survey: “Are there any planets we've seen that would be more habitable than Earth, or at least have any cool quirks if we were to settle them such as Earth's unique solar...
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The Longest Day of the Year

It's time to celebrate summer! Learn more about how the seasons change and what's different about the summer solstice than other days of the year.
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Over (to) the Moon

Gravity is what keeps us here on Earth, so how do astronauts and rockets leave Earth for space? Explore the factors that make gravity stronger or weaker and what that means for going to the Moon.
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Rocket Roundup

I spend a lot of time tracking rocket launches and tests. This is because my brain definitely loves the big explode-y things but also because we’re currently living through an age for new rockets and there’s a lot of them to follow.
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Highlights From the First-Ever Mars Livestream!

Live from Mars! The European Space Agency celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Mars Express orbiter with a first-of-its-kind live space broadcast.
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The First Photograph of the Earth from Space: Why was a 1950 Prediction so Prescient?

A childhood memory of what convinced me that the Earth is spherical remains vivid. Already fascinated by atlases, the ‘breakthrough’ happened with my seafaring father on a clifftop overlooking the English Channel. Our gaze was fixed on a cargo ship...
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Welcome to the Spacing Out Blog

Work at a science museum long enough and you’ll discover a universal truth: at one time our guests were (or quite possibly still are) a kid who loved space and dinosaurs. I can’t help you much with the dinosaurs. But if you want to talk space, I’m your...
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Why Does the Moon Change?

Our moon always seems to look different. Learn about how the Moon moves through space, and how that affects how it appears to us in the sky. Gain the knowledge needed to know how to recognize the phases of the Moon when you see them at night.
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Museum of Science Debuts Center for Space Sciences

The Museum of Science today introduced its newest Center for Public Science Learning, focused on making space exploration accessible and relevant for all.