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For Dr. Ryan Lambert, a Postdoctoral Fellow with the SETI Institute and Unistellar Citizen Science, this year’s International Space Week became a memorable journey to the heart of Rwanda. In collaboration with the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and TRL Space RW, a small satellite manufacturing company specializing in satellite subsystems integration and equatorial constellation development, their goal was to inspire the next generation of scientists by bringing cosmic insights to young people throug…

Dr. Ian Weaver, the Unistellar Education lead at the SETI Institute, shared his experiences from two star parties hosted with the National Park Service (NPS). These events are part of a partnership between the SETI Institute and NPS to provide local youth and the public with opportunities to explore the night sky while learning about the importance of preserving natural darkness for wildlife, habitats, and park visitors. The star parties also offer a chance to participate in citizen science act…