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The Interplanetary Initiative's mission is to build the future of humans in space to make a bolder & better society. Co-chairs @michaelcrow & @ltelkins

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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
6 months
Imagine a future where astronauts on Mars are resistant to the harsh radiation environment due to innovative stem cells! 🚀. This groundbreaking research is happening right now at ASU!. Dr. Kamesh Narasimhan, a leading synthetic biologist at the @Beyond_ASU in the @ASUTheCollege,
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
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As part of Space Futures Forward, explore how Space For Humans tackles some of the biggest questions at the intersection of space and sustainability. 👉 Is the Space Industry Accelerating Climate Change? Explore how space advancements impact our planet—both the risks and the
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
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The @ASU Interplanetary Initiative is excited to launch the SciTech Space Leadership certificate. Designed for busy mid-level aerospace professionals, this expert-led program helps you enhance your leadership, financial, and project management skills for your next career step!.
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
Join Us for the Space-Edge Showcase, Jan 21 🚀. Diverse teams of innovators from Arizona, Tennessee, and Florida, who have completed the inaugural Space-Edge Accelerator program, will present their biomedical solutions advancing the new space economy. This 3-hour virtual event
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
We want to hear YOUR take — how do you think people will react if we discover life on another planet? . Join the poll 👉 . #ASUSpace #SpaceFuturesForward #SpaceFutures #MakeYourSpace #Discovering Life
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
Introducing Yasmine Silva - 24/25 ASU Space Student Ambassador! A junior in Architectural Studies at @ASUHIDA and Spanish minor with @ASUTheCollege. She intends to explore design's role in space travel. #ASUSpace #Architecture #ArchitecturalStudies #DesignSchool
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
A tiny satellite and one of humanity's biggest questions—are we alone?. The SPARCS mission led by @ASU faculty member @evgenya, explores stars to understand exoplanet atmospheres accelerating the search for extraterrestrial life. #ASUSpace
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
Get to know the ASU Space Student Ambassadors!. Our 2024/2025 cohort of ASU Space Student Ambassadors has wrapped up their first semester! Next semester they'll continue to attend exclusive space events, gain access to space industry events, explore exciting careers, and work on
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
Moving beyond what could be done to what should be done. @NASA is aiming to go further than ever before, but they're making sure to do it responsibly. A new paper explores how NASA is considering the ethical, legal, and societal impacts (ELSI) of its Moon to Mars missions. The
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
We're thrilled to introduce @paulinejewett, our new Portfolio Manager! With over 25 years of experience at @ASU, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our team!.Learn more about her role here ➡️ #InterplanetaryInitiative #ASUSpace #NewTeamMember
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
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What Would Really Happen If We Discovered Intelligent Life?. Would it unite us or divide us? Change everything—or almost nothing? In the latest Space for Humans, we explore how humanity might react to finding intelligent life beyond Earth. From government secrecy and cultural
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
7 months
The Interplanetary Initiative team volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix last Friday, giving back to our local community this holiday season!. Want to make a difference in your community? The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers a variety of ways to get involved and help
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
8 months
How can commercially led partnerships with emerging spacefaring nations drive progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goals?. In line with SDG #17, partnerships are key for nations to leverage space to address climate challenges and more. This project, in collaboration with
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
8 months
As humanity advances in space, how do we ensure that emerging spacefaring nations and developing countries share in the benefits? This month, we're focusing on Emerging Spacefaring Nations, and Theodora Ogden’s Interplanetary publication dives into pathways for equitable access
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
8 months
We want to hear YOUR take — how much do you think space can boost prosperity and inspiration around the world? . 👉 Join the poll: #ASUSpace #SpaceFuturesForward #SpaceFutures #MakeYourSpace #EmergingNations #Perspectives
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
8 months
ASU’s The Future of Being Human Initiative launched a new podcast called Modem Futura! Explore what it means to be human in an ever changing technological world with co-hosts @ASU professor @2020science and research scientist Sean Leahy. Listen now ➡️
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Technology Podcast · Updated Weekly · Modem Futura is your weekly guide to the future of science, technology, and society—where futures and foresight meets real-world impact. Hosts Sean Leahy and...
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
8 months
This month, we're diving into big questions on Emerging Spacefaring Nations like "What might a future in space look like if it were co-authored by all nations, especially those from the Global South?". Too often, the space narrative is shaped by a few voices. This special New
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
8 months
🚨 Applications close this Sunday!. Join us in shaping our interplanetary future! 🚀. The Interplanetary Initiative Undergraduate Research Scholars Program connects current ASU undergraduate students to interdisciplinary research opportunities with an emphasis on our society’s
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Interplanetary Initiative at ASU
8 months
How could space boost prosperity around the world? 🤔 Space is no longer the exclusive domain of a few powerful nations. The global space economy is currently valued at nearly $546 billion, and humans have launched into space everything from disco balls to manhole covers, to
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