3 minute read - What's in a name? More than you might think. KMI's first spacecraft needed a title that not only symbolized its mission but also paid homage to the myths of old. After much debate, we landed on "Laelaps"—a name rooted in Greek legend. But what does a mythic hound, destined to catch everything it chases, have to do with space?
5 minute read - Space may be silent, but that hasn’t stopped us from filling it with music! From astronauts playing Jingle Bells in microgravity to a cover of David Bowie’s Space Oddity recorded on the ISS—music has been a constant companion in space exploration. Scientists are even transforming galaxies, black holes, and star data into sound, turning the universe into a cosmic symphony.
7 minute read - As Earth faces climate challenges, the Midwest emerges as a sanctuary for those fleeing environmental crises. Discover how 'climigrants' are making their way to Marquette, Michigan, where the local community and newcomers grapple with maintaining the area's natural beauty amid rising demands on resources and infrastructure.
6 minute read - In honor of April Fools, dive into the debate with Gabby Muehlenbeck: was it easier to land on the moon or to fool the world? On July 20th, 1969, history was made - or was it staged? From flags waving in the vacuum of space to mysterious 'C' rocks, skeptics have long questioned the Apollo 11 mission's authenticity. Discover the logistics behind faking such a cosmic feat and why, perhaps, truth is stranger (and simpler) than fiction.
