Flawed institutions rarely receive the criticism they deserve. Even great organizations suffer from systemic oppression. For a team like NASA, this confrontation should have happened many years ago. However, the continued mythic narratives around the organization have downplayed the contributions of people of color for decades. Even a film like Hidden Figures only scratches the … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: ‘The Space Race’ – A Comprehensive Look at Race and NASA
Review: “It’s Quieter in the Twilight” Argues for Institutional Knowledge and Legacy
The brilliance of the Voyager I and Voyager II missions stuck in the culture. The sister scientific instruments were launched into space and contributed to the vast majority of our knowledge of planets beyond the asteroid belt. These missions proved so popular they even contributed to the plots of Star Trek films. Yet many are … Continue reading Review: “It’s Quieter in the Twilight” Argues for Institutional Knowledge and Legacy
Review: ‘Good Night Oppy’ Delivers Hope and Personal Stakes to an Adventure in the Stars
The idea of traveling to Mars has long fascinated creatives and scientists. Apart from those who believe a settlement on Mars is merely a matter of time, the planet has long drawn interest. Its similarity to Earth cannot be ignored, yet its inhospitable nature makes us wonder what might have been. Perhaps more importantly, it … Continue reading Review: ‘Good Night Oppy’ Delivers Hope and Personal Stakes to an Adventure in the Stars