Center for Space Medicine Research

What happens when critical thought gets outpaced by the algorithm? When scientific exploration is privatized or knowledge becomes a commodity? ?? Last week, we dropped a piece on science, misinformation, and the future of exploration. In a couple of weeks, we will drop Part II. From medicine to space exploration, voting rights to consumer habits—what we believe in, the questions we ask and answers we pursue shapes the world we build. ?? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eynQwPGJ ?? The way forward isn’t isolation. It’s collaboration. Just as scientific progress is a shared endeavor, reclaiming knowledge is something we do together. The only way to counter misinformation is to build, verify, and communicate—louder, clearer, and with purpose. #STEaM #STEM

?? On this International Women’s Day, we recognize the power of information and its role in human and scientific evolution—which includes the collective responsibility to protect it. Barriers to access and funding stall progress while misinformation dictates who benefits from scientific outcomes. Science isn’t only about breakthroughs…it’s about foregrounding truth, equity, and collaboration to define the future of exploration and innovation. ???We cover all this and more in the NEW BLOG and POST drop by the center’s JoAnna Pollonais and Carli Domenico, PhD.: "Knowledge in the Age of Misinformation (or: Time For a New Science Paradigm)." ?? How science, space, and misinformation collide, plus why knowledge is power—and why standing by and hoping for the best isn’t an option. We we have to act to keep information flowing and in collective hands. ??? The privatization of space is accelerating and misinformation helps reshape that narrative and our social realities. But the future isn’t determined by billionaires, political pundits or algorithms alone. It’s built by us—through shared discovery, ethical communication, and collective action. ?? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eynQwPGJ #ReclaimKnowledge #ScienceForAll #WomensDay #MisinformationWars #FutureOfScience #WomenInScience? #TheFutureOfTruth #STEM #STEaM

?? The future of science depends on more than just discovery... it depends on the content we create, the data we share, and who controls the narrative. We live in an era where information is power, but it’s also currency, a weapon, and an illusion. Science should unite us, but how can it when misinformation divides so easily? ?? Tomorrow, we’re dropping a piece that cuts through the noise and lights the way forward. Because science belongs to everyone. Stay tuned. Stay tuned. Because real progress doesn’t just happen—it’s built… together. #ScienceForAll #TruthMatters #ThePowerOfCommunication #AlliedforScience #InternationalWomensDay #KnowledgeReclaimed

Science has always been about curiosity, discovery, and progress—but just as importantly, it’s about trust. Trust in research, trust in evidence, and trust in the idea that knowledge should be shared for the benefit of all. This weekend, we’re joining Stand Up for Science 2025 to advocate for the future of research, education, and innovation. Why? Because science thrives when it’s open, well-supported, and valued by society. Why this matters: -Strong science means strong communities. From healthcare to climate solutions, we all benefit when research is accessible and protected. -Collaboration fuels discovery. Advancements in space, medicine, and technology happen when we work across disciplines and borders. -Investing in science is investing in the future. The next big breakthroughs won’t happen without a commitment to education, funding, and open dialogue. ?? Whether you're a researcher, an educator, or simply someone who believes in the power of knowledge, your voice matters. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbNjRKtd #StandUpForScience #ScienceForTheFuture #InnovationMatters #CSMR #STEM #FutureOfDiscovery

??What goes up, sometimes comes down. Millions of pieces of space debris orbit Earth... Ever wondered what happens when debris re-enters the Earth's atmosphere? What if it crashes near you? ? Swipe through and learn about: ? ?? What space debris is ?? The importance of international space law, negotiated by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (#COPUOS), in determining who could be liable when debris falls to Earth ?? How #UNOOSA, through its work on #spacelaw and #spacesustainability, supports countries in addressing these challenges ? ?? Want to dive deeper? Here’s some bedtime reading: ? 1?? UNOOSA’s Treaty Booklet on International Space Law: https://lnkd.in/diDEvMJE 2?? Space Debris Mitigation Guidelines, agreed by COPUOS in 2007: https://lnkd.in/gJPEtTNJ 3?? The Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities (#LTSGuidelines), agreed by COPUOS in 2019: https://lnkd.in/eKd5NrSz

? What time is it on the Moon? ?? How do we prevent astronauts from getting lost? ?? Can we make lunar landings safer? By 2040, up to 1000 people could be living on the #Moon. As time moves 56 microseconds a day faster on the Moon, the sun can be up for 14 days at a time, and some mountains never experience nights, the international community needs a common, Moon-tailored way of keeping track of time. As humanity prepares for long-term lunar missions and settlements a reliable navigation and communication system will also be indispensable. In our latest #UNOOSA101 video, Dr. Javier Ventura-Traveset - Head of Navigation Science Office & ESA Lunar PNT Coordination at the European Space Agency - ESA explains: ??? Why defining a "Moon Time" is critical for future missions ?? How lunar positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems - like ESA’s Moonlight - will transform exploration ?? How UNOOSA and the International Committee on GNSS (ICG) are ensuring global cooperation on lunar navigation For more information on how UNOOSA, the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, and the ICG work on lunar cooperation, see: 1?? Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (#ATLAC), which was launched by COPUOS in 2024: https://lnkd.in/gwpkCMnm 2?? ICG Working Group on Cislunar Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT): https://lnkd.in/eWdWJbST ?? Watch the full video below and subscribe to our YouTube channel, with more explainer videos, here: https://lnkd.in/gdNpSuqA

??Opportunity for STEM Educators & Workforce Developers! ???? The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is seeking proposals for innovative projects that leverage the unique environment of space to enhance STEM education and workforce development. ???? Through NLRA 2025-6, educators, researchers, and industry leaders have the chance to design impactful programs that inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers. Whether you're looking to develop hands-on learning experiences, expand workforce training initiatives, or create new pathways for underrepresented communities in STEM, here's an opportunity to turn bold ideas into reality. ?? Want to learn more? There's an informational webinar this Thursday- ?? February 27, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET ?? Register here: https://issnl.us/f3 ?? Submit your proposal: https://lnkd.in/gJNappMw ???? #STEMEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #ISSNationalLab #SpaceInnovation #EducationForTheFuture #NASA #STEM #Space

The United Nations has played a key role in shaping international space law, ensuring outer space is used for peaceful purposes. Through agreements such as the Outer Space Treaty, the UN has fostered international cooperation to prevent conflicts, promote responsible exploration by all nations, and ensure that no country can claim sovereignty over outer space. As technology advances, global cooperation is more important than ever. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdjqtJzf

?? Could we 3D-print human organs in space? Can space help doctors fight malaria? What do astronauts teach us about osteoporosis and muscle atrophy? ?? Space and #GlobalHealth are more connected than you might think! From microgravity experiments unlocking secrets about aging to satellites tracking mosquito-borne outbreaks, space technology is saving lives on Earth. ?? In our latest #UNOOSA101 video, Awa Babington-Ashaye, Ph.D at the Geneva Digital Health Hub (gdhub) and Dr. Natália Archinard from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA of Switzerland dissect how space science is transforming medicine, public health, and even the future of organ transplants. Key outcomes of this meeting of the Space and Global Health Network were: 1) The validation of the 2025 Workplan, ensuring a strategic roadmap for the network. 2) Finalisation of the Space and Global Health Curriculum (see the draft here: https://lnkd.in/dk3c7E6K) ??Learn more about how #UNOOSA empowers countries to leverage space for health: https://lnkd.in/dJUpQS8a ?? See the 2024 Space and Global Network Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/dGrz23_K

Calling future space pioneers! ??The annual Genes in Space competition is open for applications! If you are a #student in grades 7-12 and have a #biotechnology idea that you think could help the future of space travel, this could be your opportunity to see it launch to the International Space Station! #STEM ?? Check out this Orbital Insights Q&A from the 2023 winner, Isabel Jiang, to learn how she got started, how her investigation could help protect astronauts and her dreams for the future: https://ow.ly/ycAJ50UWNqr