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2023 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Announces 10 Global Winners

January 26, 2024 NeRD

5 min read 2023 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Announces 10 Global Winners This Earth observation was captured during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station on September 2, 2014. European Space Agency Astronaut Alexander Gerst Ten teams from around the world have been named the Global Winners of the 2023 NASA International Space Apps Challenge. The Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon, and gives participants the opportunity to engage with real world problems we face on Earth and in space. The 2023…

University of Utah takes top honors in BIG Idea Lunar Forge Challenge

November 21, 2023 NeRD

A member of the winning team of NASA’s 2023’s BIG Idea Challenge working on their Lunar Forge project, Production of Steel from Lunar Regolith through Carbonyl Iron Refining (CIR). University of Utah Through Artemis, NASA plans to conduct long-duration human and robotic missions on the lunar surface in preparation for future crewed exploration of Mars. Expanding exploration capabilities requires a robust lunar infrastructure, including practical and cost-effective ways to construct a lunar base. One method is employing in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) – or the ability to use naturally occurring resources…

Student innovators invited to develop BIG ideas for lunar inflatables

October 17, 2023 NeRD

With its “Inflatable Systems for Lunar Operations” theme, NASA’s 2024 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing (BIG) Idea Challenge invites student innovators to build and demonstrate how their concepts can benefit future missions to the Moon and beyond. Inflatable systems could greatly reduce the mass and stowed volume of science and exploration payloads, which is critical for lowering delivery costs to deep space destinations. As the first step in the next era of human space exploration, NASA’s Artemis program brings together commercial, international, and academic partners to explore the Moon for the…

What we know about Light Pollution – and What We Don’t

June 22, 2022 NeRD

The International Dark-Sky Association’s has summarized more than 300 peer-reviewed studies on the effects of artificial light at night in an effort to help dark-sky advocates. The post What we know about Light Pollution – and What We Don’t appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Celebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30

April 22, 2022 NeRD

Are you interested in combating light pollution? International Dark Sky Week, which starts today, offers events in which you can learn how. The post Celebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Pittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend?

October 12, 2021 NeRD

The city’s parks, facilities, and streetlights will all get dark-sky-friendly lighting, but is it too early for amateur astronomers to get excited? The post Pittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

The Pandemic and Light Pollution

September 8, 2021 NeRD

Student Kathryn Huth set out to conduct astronomical experiments when she noticed that — amidst the pandemic — she could see more stars in the sky. The post The Pandemic and Light Pollution appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Discover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here!

April 5, 2021 NeRD

Light pollution is insidious in today’s world. This International Dark Sky Week, become inspired to see what you can do to raise awareness. The post Discover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Join Us in Planning for the Next “Great American Eclipse”

March 25, 2021 NeRD

Are you a solar eclipse enthusiast with an organizational bent? An upcoming virtual workshop geared toward planning for the 2023 and 2024 events could be just the thing for you. The post Join Us in Planning for the Next "Great American Eclipse" appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Amateur Astronomers Reveal Long-Ago Galaxy Mergers

February 24, 2021 NeRD

The images from five Brazilian amateur astronomers have captured Hubble-level details in galaxies, laying the ground for future work in understanding their histories. Want to join the fun? The post Amateur Astronomers Reveal Long-Ago Galaxy Mergers appeared first on Sky & Telescope.