February 24, 2021
The Importance of the Arts in Aerospace
Science, technology, engineering, and math have a clear connection to the aerospace industry. But what about the arts? This Space Times article explores the role creative works have played in…
December 22, 2020
Adapting STEM Competitions in Midst of Pandemic: CanSat Goes Virtual
AAS’ 2021 CanSat Competition will take place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Space Times article shares more information about participating teams’ mission and how the competition will adapt…
October 19, 2020
Interview with Space Technology Award Winner: Niki Werkheiser
We are now accepting nominations for the AAS Awards. In this Space Times interview, 2016 Space Technology Award winner Mary J. “Niki” Werkheiser talks about her work building NASA’s In-Space…
September 25, 2020
Demo-2 Mission Brings Crewed Launches Back to U.S. Soil
NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission made history this year, ending a 9-year hiatus in manned spaceflight launches from U.S. soil. This article recaps mission highlights, from launch day to crew accomplishments…