Taking Up Space

It’s Giving Tuesday! Consider donating today and help students learn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math #GivingTuesday paypal.com/ncp/payment/L3…

Magnetic storms are expected on Earth due to a coronal hole on the Sun Scientists predict that on September 13 and 14, 2025, the geomagnetic situation on Earth will change significantly. Magnetic storms of the G2-G3 level (the second and third of five possible) are expected. The cause will be a large coronal hole that has formed on the Sun and has come out to the center of its disk. Streams of high-speed solar wind emanating from this area are directed directly to the Earth and will reach its magnetosphere in the coming days.

Leonard Peltier's birthday is the 12th He will be 81 This BD is the first time in near 50 years,he celebrates it as a free man Send donations,letters,cards,etc directly to him Leonard Peltier PO Box 760 Belcourt, ND 58316 #LeonardPeltier #INDIGENOUS #TAIRP

One of Stephen Hawking’s scientifically most influential works was confirmed last week by a strong gravitational wave signal. The signal was detected in January this year by the LIGO/Virgo/Karga collaboration that combines 4 gravitational wave interferometers in the USA, Italy, and Japan. The analysis revealed that the event was a merger of two black holes of roughly 30 solar masses each, and also that of the final black hole. Hawking’s prediction (known as the “black hole area theorem”) was that since the surface area of black holes (which is proportional to the square of the mass) determines their entropy, the total surface area can only increase in a merger. The new observation confirms this beautifully. (Animation: Deborah Ferguson, Derek Davis, Rob Coyne (URI)/University of Rhode Island )

Before he passed away, my father made sure his final crop of beans got planted. A lifelong legacy of caring for the land and feeding people. They’re growing well, Dad.

We teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics with an emphasis in Aerospace. Our “learn to earn” model motivates students to learn, work hard, and think critically. 🚀 Venmo: Taking-Up-Space

🚀 Astronaut Hoot Gibson is releasing 100 pages of space-flown checklists from his personal collection, for the first time ever! Proceeds support @taking_up_space Sales end soon. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Rouch.com 🗂️📕 #ChecklistVibe #NASA #HootGibson

What’s really at stake if NASA’s science budget gets slashed and entire science missions are canceled? We asked the scientists leading those missions, and their stories reveal what we all stand to lose. Here’s what they told us: planetary.org/articles/scien…

Since its release 11 years ago, just one hour and 31 minutes have passed on Miller's planet in Interstellar.

Aphasia really sucks. Words used to come so easily to me, and now I struggle to speak. But like millions of Americans living with aphasia, I haven’t lost my voice. This #AphasiaAwarenessMonth, I’m grateful for those who continue to support me in my recovery journey. To everyone living with aphasia: I'm here for you. We got this 💪

With the release of Russ Vought's NASA budget-slashing proposal and the ousting of Jared Isaacman, the last day has been the largest shift in U.S. space policy in a generation. Many people in government, industry, and the scientific community are gravely concerned about the future of space science and exploration. Congress is the last line of defense against these drastic changes. Only Congress has the ability to pass legislation that maintains U.S. leadership in space, promotes scientific discovery and technological advancement, and bolsters the civil and commercial space industrial base. Add your name to the petition to Congress to Save NASA Science: planet.ly/petition

Follow three #Indigenous women - an artist, an activist and a politician - as they work to vindicate and honor their relatives, victims in the epidemic of #MMIW. Watch Bring Her Home Tuesday at 9pm and stream on the PBS App: bit.ly/3Qdc7cm

No more Stolen Sisters. #RedDressDay today we honour the memory of #MMIWG #MMIW

'I hope they feel our presence': Kelowna mourns missing, murdered Indigenous women. Hundreds gather in red for 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People. Kelowna Capital News kelownacapnews.com/local-news/hop…

USPS Celebrates Native American Culture with Powwow Stamps 📬 #PowwowsStamps twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today, Planetary Society volunteers visited 250 congressional offices to secure additional signatories on a bipartisan letter to save NASA's science programs. So far, 36 members of both parties have joined the letter led by Planetary Science Caucus chairs @DonBaconNE02 and @RepJudyChu. You can help too, urge your reps to cosign: planet.ly/protectscience…

35 years ago today, Space Shuttle Discovery launched on STS-31 with a pretty significant payload — the Hubble Space Telescope.

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On her birthday, we remember NASA computer scientist and mathematician Annie Easley. Easley began her 35-year career at NASA in 1955 (then the NACA) as a human computer. As that role was replaced by machines, she pivoted, contributing to NASA's work as a computer scientist. go.nasa.gov/4cFq9y2

April is Women’s Month, a time to honor the powerful women who have shaped our Nation through leadership, love, and resilience. This month, we celebrate their stories, honor their contributions, and uplift their voices. Tag a Choctaw woman who inspires you and let us know how she makes a difference!