Posts tagged: outer space

Behind the Scenes: Among Us

Learn what it takes to explore space and how tasks can make or break a mission! Featuring former NASA employee and current EROS/USGS specialist Ryan Brown! Watch On: South Dakota Discovery Center's Facebook or YouTube Page. Also on Twitch: @STEM_SAVVY

The Scariest Things in the Universe Are Black Holes

The Scariest Things in the Universe Are Black Holes (and falling into a black hole is easily the worst way to die!) Presented by: Christopher Impey University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy University of Arizona REGISTER NOW See Dr. Impey’s article on black holes in The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/the-scariest-things-in-the-universe-are-black-holes-and-here-are-3-reasons-148615 Also see the

Café Space: The Challenges of Building Systems for Space

Space is vast. Exploration of space is both intriguing and perilous, requiring a firm understanding of the space environment and the challenges associated with it. Everything from micrometers to radiation and thermal cycles pose unique challenges in how we explore the cosmos- limiting our engineering, robotic communication, and human capabilities. In this virtual Teen Science Café, John Holleran will talk