Media
Western Space members are frequently sought to provide insights and context on topics related to Earth and space exploration. From supernova explosions to stunning images of the Ring Nebula to wearable tech that can help provide health care to astronauts, our members play an important role in shaping the conversation about Earth and space research.
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Media samples
Canada earns a spot among NASA’s Artemis II crew
New York Times - Gordon Osinski, a planetary geologist at Western University in London, Ontario, is training potential Artemis astronauts in geology.
The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding
NPR - Astrophysicist Jan Cami on being part of the team that uses the James Webb telescope, the most powerful space telescope ever built.
Simulations in agri-voltaics suggest Canadian farms could one day double as giant solar batteries
CBC - Western Engineering's Joshua Pearce on how planting crops in the shade of solar panels could be a gold rush for Canadian farmers.
As the Hubble Telescope's life nears an end, a new telescope could soon be ready out of Winnipeg
CTV News - Astrophysicist Sarah Gallagher on what telescopes targetting ultraviolet wavelengths can reveal about the universe.
Will a supernova explosion visible from Earth happen in our lifetime?
National News - Research chair in extrasolar planets Stan Metchev on what an explosion would look like from Earth.
The moon as you’ve never seen it
Canadian Geographic - A detailed lunar map presents the entire surface in stunning 1:5,000,000 scale — a view of the moon’s complex geology never before seen as a comprehensive global map.
