Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

Freelance science writer, high school science teacher, retired enlisted U.S. Air Force veteran, and avid stargazer, David Dickinson posts biweekly on spaceflight with an astronomy angle. He’ll survey high-profile missions and proposals for future missions, as well as provide observing tips to help you spot the International Space Station, other satellites, launches and reentries, and even classified payloads.

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Spacecraft and Space Missions

Robotic Flyers: Future of Space Exploration?

Quadcopters, the four-propellered drones that have become a familiar sight in terrestrial skies, may be the next big thing in space exploration.

By: David Dickinson August 18, 2015

Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

Shedding New Light on Near-Earth Asteroids

Students captured some amazing videos of near-Earth asteroids this past month, demonstrating a powerful tool for learning about some of our nearest celestial neighbors.

By: David Dickinson August 4, 2015

Science and Space Policy

High Definition Space Telescope — Hubble’s Successor?

A proposal released earlier this month calls for a giant orbiting space telescope that may revolutionize astronomy.

By: David Dickinson July 21, 2015

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Astronomy in Space with David Dickinson

Robotic Flyers: Future of Space Exploration?

Shedding New Light on Near-Earth Asteroids

High Definition Space Telescope — Hubble’s Successor?

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