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Are you passionate about space exploration? Our programs are designed to help students realize their full potential and prepare for a career in the space industry. Join us today and become a part of the next generation of space explorers! #FutureAstronauts

New Issue of the Journal of Space Philosophy In this issue of the Journal of Space Philosophy, Bryant Cruse explores how the existence of open frontiers, such as the western frontier in the United States, shapes human cultures, and he then applies his conclusions to space. Sylvester Kaczmarek examines ways to construct trustworthy autonomous AI systems to detect anomalies and threats in cislunar space. He argues that a synthesis of philosophy and engineering can promote adaptive, secure computation that safeguards humanity’s stellar future. Annette Mercedes discusses ways that reproductive rights could be protected or compromised in future space habitats, arguing that reproduction is both an ethical and a political concern. She cautions against replicating existing governance models, which may reinforce colonialism or patriarchy, advocating instead for justice-centered policies in future space habitats. Nick Nielsen examines the place of prayerful attitudes in infrastructure planning and development, especially in the light of the future space exploration, development, and settlement. Finally, Yug Raman Srivastava and Heather Allansdottir explore legal issues in temporal sovereignty, particularly in situations in which parties to contracts are on different planets and therefore have days of different lengths and no common calendars. Again, they raise concerns about colonialism and the dangers of applying terrestrial clocks and calendars to other locations where they do not fit. We continue to seek articles for next year’s issues. Please send abstracts for consideration by February 1 or August 1 to Jason Batt at jason@jbatt.com or submit online by visiting: keplerspaceinstitute.com/call-for-paper… We will need the finished articles by March 1 or September 1. Current JSP Issue: keplerspaceinstitute.com/project/volume… View JSP Archives: keplerspaceinstitute.com/jsp/ #SpaceEducation #SpaceExploration #SpaceResearch #SpacePhilosophy #JournalofSpacePhilosophy #JSP

World Space Week Special: 25% Off “The Moon and its Exploration” This year’s World Space Week theme — “Living in Space” — reminds us how humanity’s next giant leap begins with understanding our closest celestial neighbor: the Moon. 🚀 Join us for The Moon and its Exploration, an engaging course offered by Kepler Space University, where you’ll journey through the science, history, and future of lunar exploration — from Apollo to Artemis and beyond. 📚 Learn how lunar missions are shaping our path toward sustainable living in space and gain insights from experts leading the next wave of exploration. 💫 In celebration of World Space Week (Oct 4–10), we’re offering 25% off course enrollment! USE COUPON CODE: WSW2025 👉 Enroll now and start your journey to the Moon: kepleru.space/project/space1… #WorldSpaceWeek #SpaceEducation #LunarExploration #LivingInSpace #KeplerSpaceUniversity #SpaceLearning #STEM #SpaceScience #wsw2025

🌌🚀 Ready to join the next generation of space innovators? Join KSU’s Space Scholars Crew-4! If you're committed to turning your space aspirations into reality, this is your launchpad. 🧑‍🚀 Application Deadline: January 15, 2025 🔗 Realize Your Potential: kepleru.space/scholars/

This year’s final simulated trip to Mars is underway! Four volunteers stepped inside the tiny HERA habitat yesterday to live & work like astronauts for 45 days, helping @NASA study the effects of isolation & confinement on crews during deep-space missions. Best of luck, HERA crew!

@pascalleetweets @SETIInstitute Learn about lunar resources, exploration history, and the future of human space settlement! Classes start October 25, 2024. Secure Your Spot Today: kepleru.space/project/space1… #ExploreTheMoon #SpaceCourse #SpaceForAll #SpaceEducation

Commander @rookisaacman has egressed Dragon and is going through the first of three suit mobility tests that will test overall hand body control, vertical movement with Skywalker, and foot restraint

Let the games begin! Athletes from across the world are gathering today to kick off the 2024 #Olympics – pushing boundaries and inspiring generations. If you were an Olympic athlete, which sport would you play?

"That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." #Apollo11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin's iconic bootprint on the Moon's surface inspires to look ahead to the next giant leap: Sending the next astronauts back to the Moon on our #Artemis missions.

One of the great successes of @NASAJPL's early days, Mariner IV was humanity's first spacecraft to fly past the Red Planet #OnThisDay in 1965. The 22 images it took as it passed captured 1% of the planet's surface and took a week to transmit back to Earth.

It's one of them O'Neill Cylinder kind of days...

Are you passionate about exploring the next frontiers? Do you dream of exploring mysteries of the universe and pushing the boundaries of human knowledge? Become a Space Scholar at the Kepler Space University and explore your full potential. visit: KeplerU.space/scholars

100% power Aeon R full engine test, right out of the gate on our Block 2 engine iteration 😎 this one is 268,000 pound thrust vs 258,000 before, +many design upgrades. Block 3 is being built in the factory now. Extreme iteration speed for our reusable Terran R rocket 🦾🇺🇸 @relativityspace

Sometimes you have to have a little fun in space and take advantage of microgravity!

Arthur C Clarke was right? Rotating spacecraft making artificial gravity – like the Discovery mission in 2001:A Space Odyssey – would be healthier for crews, easier to engineer & would save money. That's the argument of a new paper in Acta Astronautica co-authored by a member of #ESATech’s Large Diameter Centrifuge team. Microgravity would still be available in the spacecraft hub: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

📢 NEWS: Pics or it didn't happen. Behold, the world’s first image of space debris captured through rendezvous and proximity operations during our ADRAS-J mission. #ShowtheWayADRASJ astroscale.com/astroscale-unv…

At Space Launch Complex-37, the Mobile Service Tower has retracted to the launch position about a football field's length away from the #DeltaIVHeavy rocket for today's #TheDeltaFinale liftoff of #NROL70. bit.ly/div_nrol70

Sped-up look at our video of the Solar Eclipse filmed from orbit #Eclipse2024

In the market for asteroid Bennu samples? You can now request a piece of the 4.5 billion-year-old material for scientific research and/or public display. Browse the #OSIRISREx Sample Catalog and apply by June 25: go.nasa.gov/3TXC5n3

Mile Zero: Our road to space starts here.

NEW MARS GIANT VOLCANO My ex-intern & now a PhD grad student @umdgeology Sourabh Shubham @sourabh_shubham played critical roles in our finding the new giant volcano on Mars. Glad @UMDscience highlighting his contributions today. @MarsInstitute @SETIInstitute @KeplerUni @NASAAmes