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Neil deGrasse Tyson on Delusions of Space Enthusiasts; Plus, How Pop Culture Has Inspired the Technology We Use Today

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on March 3, 2023 · The astrophysicist explains the limitations of our advances in space.

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Houston stargazers can see green comet in the sky during January, early February

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Aiming for inclusion in space, AstroAccess conducts weightless test flight in Houston with disabled crew members

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