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OSIRIS-REx on its return journey to Earth.

OSIRIS-REx helps scientists project asteroid orbits

Aug 11, 2021 Data shows that Bennu will eventually make a close fly-by of Earth.
The Near Earth Object Surveyor infrared telescope is moving toward its preliminary design phase, led by University of Arizona professor Amy Mainzer. NASA plans to launch the surveyor in 2026.

Arizona professor will lead NASA project to locate menacing objects near Earth

Aug 1, 2021 An infrared telescope will track any asteroids that one day could crash into the planet
Jeff Bezos with his proposed lunar lander.

Bezos' private space program could yield dividends for researchers

Jul 20, 2021 Scientists anticipate less-expensive access to Earth orbit and the moon.
Photo of the Earth and Moon from Apollo 17, December 1972.

New Apollo era film looks back on moon mission photoraphy

Jul 16, 2021 The documentary producer is reviewing thousands of rare spaceflight images.
Monsoon weather over southern Arizona.

Frequent rain sets 2021 monsoon off to a fast start

Jul 13, 2021 Southern Arizona can expect more precipitation through mid-July.
Virgin Galactic's Mothership and SpaceShip Two.

Tucsonan anticipating Richard Branson's rocket launch Sunday

Jul 10, 2021 Retiree already has a ticket to ride aboard Virgin Galactic spaceship.
Mosquito.

Insects benefiting from early monsoon rains

Jul 8, 2021 Termites and mosquitoes are among those going through seasonal life cycles.
Predicting monsoon rainfall is not an exact science, yet.

Game challenges forecasters to predict monsoon

Jun 23, 2021 UA researchers created an online competition similar to fantasy football.
Illustration of asteroid 16 Psyche.

Student study sheds light on unique space rock

Jun 15, 2021 A UA undergrad-led project unraveled mysteries about asteroid 16 Psyche.
Illustration of proposed Veritas spacecraft measuring subsurface features of Venus.

NASA turns its attention to Venus

Jun 9, 2021 The space agency aims to send two new spacecraft to Earth's nearest planetary neighbor.
Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, is photographed collecting lunar samples at Station no. 1 during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity at the Descartes landing site. This picture, looking eastward, was taken by Astronaut John W. Young, commander. Duke is standing at the rim of Plum crater, which is 40 meters in diameter and 10 meters deep. The parked Lunar Roving Vehicle can be seen in the left background.

New exhibit spotlights Arizona's place in space exploration

May 23, 2021 The exhibit includes relics such as a spacesuit worn by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin
Susan Miner in a photo illustrating an average day of virtual connections and distractions. Miner advises using your remote control in a new way - a self-help tool, being as selective with your media as you are with your food.

Susan Miner on finding acceptance and growth in times of difficult transition.

May 20, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The NPR Student Podcast Challenge continues; and "Stories That Soar!" celebrates the boundless creativity of youth during a difficult year.
Ancient volcanic deposit on Mars.

Scientists rethinking volcanic theories on Mars

May 12, 2021 They are investigating evidence that the Red Planet could still be geologically active.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Research finds higher risks for Hispanic and Indigenous patients in Arizona with kidney cancer

May 7, 2021 According to the research, a higher risk of mortality and advanced-staged kidney cancer in these racial groups are more common.
2018's Hurricane Florence as seen from the International Space Station.

Hurricane predictors forecast busy 2021 season

Apr 27, 2021 UA group has been on target about storm predictions since 2014.
Border wall fencing with concertina wire attached in Douglas, Ariz. January 2021.

Understanding walls: "The barrier that we create in our hearts must be broken to heal and grow".

Apr 24, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Remembering the first space shuttle launch, 40 years ago; the uncertain state of the film industry reflected at the 93rd annual Academy Awards; and the tale of a very silly man.

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