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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 [email protected] or submit online by visiting: keplerspaceinstitute.com/cal… We will need the finished articles by March 1 or September 1.
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Your name could fly on Saturn’s largest moon.
NASA’s Dragonfly mission will launch in 2028 to explore the dunes, lakes, and rivers of Saturn’s moon, Titan, and your name can come along! Join the voyage and claim your boarding pass: go.nasa.gov/dragonfly-names
ALT A poster-style graphic of the the Dragonfly rotorcraft and two example boarding passes with a reddish-tan background. Text on the graphic reads "Journey to Titan" and "Fly your name to another world!"
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Apollo should never represent the upper limit of what @NASA can achieve. It should be a standard we continuously strive to exceed.
We’re bringing that intensity, discipline, and engineering ownership back to this agency. Great nations do not remain great by being caretakers of history, but by continuously making history.
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🚨 We have some BIG NEWS!
Roman is now scheduled to launch Aug 30 2026!
Learn more: science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman…
Our @NASARoman space telescope is officially slated to launch on Aug. 30!
Get the details and follow Roman's journey on our new Roman Space Telescope blog: go.nasa.gov/3RQxDIc
ALT An infographic about the Roman Space Telescope, titled "Capturing The Big Picture: What Roman Will Reveal." Various boxes beneath highlight that Roman will observe, for example, "80,000 supernovae" and "billions of galaxies". Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
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A sustainable presence on the Moon starts with reliable power. ⚡
Our Vertical Solar Array Technology could help provide continuous solar energy for future lunar habitats, mobility vehicles and resource utilization, enabling longer and more capable missions on the surface.
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LIVE: We're back with another spacewalk! NASA's @astro_anil and ESA's @Soph_astro are retrieving and installing a high-speed communications antenna outside the @Space_Station. nitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1dGYlaLwq…
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It happened again! Here's Phobos passing in front of the Sun as seen from the surface of Mars by the Perseverance rover on Aug. 12. science.nasa.gov/photojourna…
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Perspective is everything. 🌍 Gazing down at Earth from above offers an incredibly profound one, as does looking back at the @Space_Station from a window in the Russian segment. Our crewmate Anna Kikina captured this incredible footage during @astro_anil and my spacewalk on Aug. 6. Even suited up in our bulky spacesuits, we look like tiny little worker bees at the hive given the massive scale of the station.
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Launching soon, our newest space telescope @NASARoman is equipped with tools to help it spot and study exoplanets orbiting distant stars.
Learn about these tools and how they work in our newest NASA's Curious Universe podcast on Roman: go.nasa.gov/45FxOK8
Chinese startup LandSpace successfully landed the booster of its Zhuque-3 rocket in Gansu province on its second attempt, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin as the only private companies to recover an orbital-class booster, narrowing China's gap with the US in reusable rockets.
Learn More: youtube.com/watch?v=EP0RNuI8…
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Launch Your Career in Space Exploration with Kepler Space University! 🚀
Are you passionate about the future of humanity in space? Kepler Space University (KSU) is looking for explorers, tinkerers, and innovators to join our Space Scholars Scholarship-for-Service Program! Through this unique initiative, you can pursue your graduate studies while directly contributing to research, outreach, and mission-aligned projects that are advancing the future of human civilization in space.
Applicants from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Whether your background is in engineering, policy, space philosophy, or the arts—there is a place for you to help shape the future of space exploration.
Start your application today: kepleru.space/apply-space-sc…
#SpaceScholars #KeplerSpaceUniversity #SpaceExploration #SpaceCareers #GraduateScholarship #FutureOfSpace #STEM
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After approx. 24 days at sea, the SpaceX Recovery team successfully guided Starship to a location just off the coast of Christmas Island. A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle in calmer waters before attempting to return it to Starbase
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Chez ISS - Cooking on @Space_Station with @Astro_Jessica and Anil
On this episode we give you farm to table, simple, and delicious. This Kale and Wasabi Mustard was grown on ISS over one month. We harvested several leaves and put them to the test. It might be the best meal we have cooked so far.
Thanks to the @NASA veggie team for guiding us through the growth process and providing simple skills that could help provide food for future space travel. Mark Watney would be proud.
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Know a student interested in a skilled trade career related to robotics & space exploration? 🚀🤖
Sign them up for a live virtual session featuring experts at @NASAJohnson sharing their career journeys & advice!
Hurry - registration closes Aug. 19!
go.nasa.gov/45SwR1j
ALT NASA engineer Scott Wray uses tongs to pick up geology samples during testing at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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Astronomer Asaph Hall discovered Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons, on this day in 1877. The Red Planet is named for the Roman god of war (Mars) and its moons are named for the personification of fear (Phobos) and terror (Deimos).
ALT Close-up of Mars' moon Phobos, a semi-spherical object with craters on the surface.
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Spotted: Falcon 9 impact site
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured images of a new crater on the Moon. The crater formed on Aug. 5, 2026, when a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage impacted the lunar surface. go.nasa.gov/4zw1I1g
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Welcome home! @Astro_ChrisW and his crewmates are back on solid Earth after their eight-month mission to low Earth orbit.
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Watch Starship's thirteenth flight test nitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1AJEmmYdM…
