/tags/space Space en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:31:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-22/nasa-mission-artificial-star-space-metro-east-scientist Arlo Landolt was born and raised in Madison County, Illinois. He attended a one-room country schoolhouse where eight grades were taught by one teacher. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:31:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-22/nasa-mission-artificial-star-space-metro-east-scientist Alex Heuer /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-11-11/nasa-mission-will-determine-if-a-moon-of-jupiter-can-sustain-life The data Europa Clipper receives will help scientists develop a better sense of the moon's structure, what materials may exist within it and whether it could sustain life. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-11-11/nasa-mission-will-determine-if-a-moon-of-jupiter-can-sustain-life Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2024-03-28/st-louis-washington-university-scientists-moon-exploration-grant A new sensor would help scientists learn more about the mineral and elemental composition of the moon. There’s already some understanding of the elements and minerals that make up the surface of the moon but not on the far side or poles. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:43:35 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-28/st-louis-washington-university-scientists-moon-exploration-grant Eric Schmid /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-03-19/ethics-are-difficult-on-earth-in-outer-space-the-questions-are-even-harder Astrophysicist and author Erika Nesvold spoke with host Elaine Cha before a live audience at the McDonnell Planetarium as part of Missouri Humanities’ keynote event. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:41:24 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-03-19/ethics-are-difficult-on-earth-in-outer-space-the-questions-are-even-harder Alex Heuer /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-14/how-solar-eclipses-have-shaped-civilizations-throughout-history Throughout most of human history, lunar and solar eclipses were considered to be bad omens, and the fates of many have been determined by the celestial phenomenon. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-14/how-solar-eclipses-have-shaped-civilizations-throughout-history Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2024-02-13/for-eclipse-loving-students-and-scientists-southern-illinois-marks-the-spot Researchers and state officials in Illinois and Missouri are preparing to welcome thousands of people who hope to catch the next total solar eclipse to the southern parts of their states in early April. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-02-13/for-eclipse-loving-students-and-scientists-southern-illinois-marks-the-spot Sarah Fentem /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-08/sun-moon-and-planets-oh-my-the-history-and-culture-of-astrology Astrology has captured the attention of philosophers, political leaders and the general populace for millennia. How has it remained a staple in pop culture? Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:19:52 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-08/sun-moon-and-planets-oh-my-the-history-and-culture-of-astrology Miya Norfleet /health-science-environment/2023-09-21/missouri-s-t-students-design-satellite-headed-to-space-to-test-fuels The project that has been years in the making and involved dozens of students from different disciplines is set to launch on a SpaceX rocket in February. The school hopes it’s the first of many student-run projects that make it to space. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-09-21/missouri-s-t-students-design-satellite-headed-to-space-to-test-fuels Jonathan Ahl /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-19/a-total-solar-eclipse-is-coming-to-missouri-and-illinois-in-2024-its-time-to-get-ready In less than a year, St. Louis will be within a two-hour drive of the path of totality. Fri, 19 May 2023 22:50:39 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-19/a-total-solar-eclipse-is-coming-to-missouri-and-illinois-in-2024-its-time-to-get-ready Miya Norfleet /health-science-environment/2022-05-13/how-to-watch-this-weekends-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-in-st-louis The moon will be fully obscured for about an hour and a half on Sunday, beginning at 10:30 p.m. Fri, 13 May 2022 10:19:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-05-13/how-to-watch-this-weekends-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-in-st-louis Shahla Farzan