irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Thanks to @GlowThroughYourSeasons for highlighting IRG’s scholarship program! Watch the shoutout: youtube.com/shorts/9iocUkfFKG0 2027 Scholarship apps open through Dec 31, 2026: irg.space/scholarships/2027-scholar… #Scholarships #STEM 001
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 23/09/2026A planet with oceans isn’t always a good place for life. New research shows nitrogen can get trapped under high-pressure ice, leaving some water worlds with thin atmospheres, challenging their habitability. What’s beneath matters as much as what we see! #Exoplanets 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 16/09/2026At 10% the speed of light, even dust is a threat. Impacts at 30,000 km/s challenge spacecraft design. Dr. Andrew Higgins’ work at McGill helps us understand high-velocity impacts. Watch the interview: youtu.be/sGrJwNFubv4?si=MVJ_j_yDFC_… 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 09/09/2026What if you could launch a payload into space using a combustion wave? Dr. Andrew Higgins explains the ram accelerator—a tube that uses combustible gas to propel projectiles at extreme speeds. Watch Ep. 30: youtu.be/sGrJwNFubv4?si=I9EkmfXEz2P… #SpaceLaunch 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Before he researched interstellar flight, Dr. Andrew Higgins dreamed of it—sparked by Star Trek, Cosmos, and Robert L. Forward. In Ep. 30 of From Here to the Stars, he shares how curiosity became a career. Watch: youtu.be/sGrJwNFubv4?si=aH7OBFeVxWw… #InterstellarTravel #SpaceExploration 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Interstellar travel needs more than rockets—it needs insights from all fields. The 2nd European Interstellar Symposium welcomes multidisciplinary abstracts. Deadline: Sept 7, 2026. Details: irg.space/second-european-interstel… #InterstellarResearch 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Interstellar exploration needs more than engineering! The 2nd European Interstellar Symposium welcomes abstracts from all fields. Deadline extended: submit by Sept 7, 2026. Join us in Venice, Dec 2–4. Details: irg.space/second-european-interstellar-symposium #InterstellarResearch 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 26/08/2026What will it take to grow the space economy to $3T by 2050? Join IRG at Dragon Con for “Charting 2050 & a $3 Trillion Space Economy”—Sat, 2:30 PM, Hilton 212-214. Explore the future of space investment, tech, and industry! #DragonCon #SpaceEconomy #InterstellarResearch 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Heading to Venice for the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium this December? Secure your room soon—accommodations are limited! See our recommended hotels: irg.space/second-european-interstel… Questions? Email us for help. #Interstellar #SpaceExploration 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 20/08/2026IRG is heading back to Dragon Con! Catch us at the Space Track as we dive into science, tech, and humanity’s future in space. Stay tuned for panel updates. See you at Dragon Con! www.dragoncon.org #DragonCon #InterstellarResearch #SpaceExploration 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 19/08/2026What if the first life we find on Mars came from Earth? Microbes from spacecraft cleanrooms can survive space and Mars-like conditions. Planetary protection is key to keeping our search for extraterrestrial life truly scientific. Learn more: irg.space #Mars #Astrobiology 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Deadline extended! Submit your abstract for the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium by Sept 7, 2026. Join experts in Venice, Dec 2–4. All disciplines welcome! Details: irg.space/second-european-interstel… #InterstellarResearch #SpaceExploration 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Is sci-fi about predicting the future—or shaping it? Stephen Cobb talks with David Brin on how science fiction helps us avoid unwanted futures and inspires better ones. Watch the full episode: youtu.be/HdjR7xdvy4o #InterstellarResearch #ScienceFiction 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Share your thoughts on space exploration! Submit your paper for the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium by Sept 7, 2026. Accepted authors notified by Sept 30. Details: irg.space/second-european-interstel… #CallforPapers 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Who invests in the future of space? Thanks to Baen Books and Robert & Ruann Hampson, our 2026 scholarships empower students to shape humanity’s future beyond Earth. Congrats to Aki Densmore, Jonathan Ma, and Shreya Chandra! #STEM #SpaceExploration #Scholarships 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Last chance to share your research! Submit your abstract for the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium by July 31. Join global experts in Venice this December to help shape the future of space exploration. #Interstellar #CallForPapers #SpaceExploration #STEM 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Congrats to Shreya Chandra, 2026 IRG Doctoral Scholar! Her work asks: What if the real challenge of interstellar travel is building a spacecraft that sustains life for decades? Systems thinking is key to reaching the stars. #Interstellar #SpaceExploration #STEM 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Interstellar exploration needs more than rocket scientists! The 2nd European Interstellar Symposium unites experts from all fields. Submit your abstract by July 31, 2026, and join the conversation in Venice. #Interstellar #SpaceResearch #CallForPapers 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 15/07/2026What happens when a spacecraft is too far for real-time help? Jonathan Ma’s work in autonomous systems aims to make deep space missions resilient and trustworthy. Congrats to Jonathan, recipient of the 2026 IRG Master’s Student Scholarship! #Interstellar #STEM 120
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Call for Papers! The 2nd European Interstellar Symposium is seeking abstracts on propulsion, habitats, ethics, exoplanets & more. Deadline: July 31, 2026. Join us in Venice to shape the future of space! Details: irg.space #Interstellar #SpaceExploration 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Congrats to Aki Densmore, our 2026 IRG Student Scholarship winner! Aki’s research in nanotech and materials science could help us thrive beyond Earth—and improve life here, too. We’re excited to see where your curiosity leads! #STEM #SpaceExploration #IRG 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Meet the future of interstellar research! Congrats to our 2026 IRG Student Scholarship recipients: Aki Densmore (Undergrad), Jonathan Ma (Master’s), and Shreya Chandra (Doctoral). Stay tuned to learn more about their inspiring work! #Space #STEM #StudentSuccess 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Building a starship may be easy—the real challenge is building a community light years from Earth. Join the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium, Venice, Dec 2–4, 2026. Call for Papers! Submit by July 31: irg.space/second-european-interstel… #Interstellar irg.space2nd European Interstellar Symposium - Interstellar Research GroupThe Interstellar Research Group is pleased to announce that December 2-4, 2026 the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium will be held in Venice, Italy. Hosted by The Venetian Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts in association with The Interstellar Research Group, the world’s experts in exoplanet research, advanced space propulsion, power, life support, communications, and more […] 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Venice turned mud into possibility—just as interstellar exploration turns vision into reality. Join the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium, Dec 2–4, 2026. Call for Papers open! Details: irg.space/second-european-interstel… #Interstellar #SpaceExploration 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Want to stay updated on IRG's programs, events, and opportunities? Sign up now and share! #InterstellarResearchGroup #IRG #SpaceExploration 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Interstellar research shines at #ISDC2026! Dr. Joseph Meany presents on photonic sails. Details: isdc.nss.org/isdc_tracks/interstell… #InterstellarResearch #SpaceExploration #NationalSpaceSociety #PhotonicSails 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Join us in Venice, Italy for the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium, Dec 2-4, 2026! Thanks to our sponsors: Media Inaf ThinkQuantum, Officina Stellare, QTech UNIPD, and CIRA (Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali) #Space irg.space/second-european-interstel… 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Astronomers found 27 real-life Tatooine worlds orbiting two stars! Discoveries expand our galaxy's exploration map. academic.oup.com/mnras/article/548/… #InterstellarResearch #Exoplanets #CircumbinaryPlanets #TESS #NASA #Astronomy #Astrophysics 020
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Les Johnson, IRG's rocket scientist, shares excitement about Artemis II and deep space on Fox News, MSNBC, and CBS. #InterstellarResearchGroup #IRG #LesJohnson #ArtemisII #MoonMission #NASA #HumanSpaceflight #SpaceExploration #SpaceScience #RocketScience 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 30/03/2026IRG President Joseph Meany's VAPOR concept recognized by 2026 Big if True Science Accelerator! Congrats! Read more: irg.space/press-releases #InterstellarResearchGroup #SpaceResearch #SpaceInfrastructure #OrbitalDebris #SpaceSustainability #HumanSpaceflight #DeepSpace #SpaceTechnology 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Join us for the Interstellar University Conference on July 1, 2026, at the Kansas State Capitol! 🌌 #InterstellarUniversity #SpaceKansas #InterstellarFuture #SpaceEducation #KansasToSpace #IRG #InterstellarResearch #Cosmosphere #STEMEducation #SpaceExploration #FutureOfScience #USA250 #TopekaEvents 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Georgia Tech could host the 2027 Interstellar Symposium! More info irg.space/press-releases #InterstellarResearch #InterstellarSymposium #SpaceScience #GeorgiaTech 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 09/01/2026🧠 Discover how spaceflight impacts the brain and its importance for Mars! 🚀 Join RobertEHampson to learn more. Watch here: youtu.be/R7sx-zqWZ7M #InterstellarResearchGroup #HumanSpaceflight #SpaceNeuroscience #MarsExploration #SpaceScience 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Save the date! The 2nd IRG/IAA European Interstellar Symposium is in Venice, Italy, Dec. 2-4, 2026. Experts will share insights on exoplanets and propulsion! Stay tuned for updates: irg.space/second-european-interstel… #InterstellarResearch #DeepSpaceScience #SpaceExploration 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Explore how we can become an interstellar species! Watch Michael Nayak's keynote at the IRG 2025 Symposium: youtu.be/hq4cQVSiow4 #IRG2025 #InterstellarSymposium #MichaelNayakirg.spaceHome - Interstellar Research GroupInterstellar Research Group Our 7th Interstellar Symposium will be taking place September 25-27, 2021 (with pre-symposium seminars taking place on the 24th) in Tucson, AZ at the Tucson Marriott University Park. This symposium will directly follow the NASA NIAC symposium at the same hotel, and will t… 021
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 28/12/2025Inside the Conversations Shaping Humanity’s Interstellar Future www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaEY… #IRG2025 #InterstellarSymposium #InterstellarResearch #SpaceExploration #DeepSpace #FutureOfSpace #InterstellarTravel 021
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Today’s the final day to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing interstellar research. Deadline 5 PM EST: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM #Space 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Last day to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing interstellar exploration. Deadline 5 PM EST today: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM #Space 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Final week to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students driving innovation in interstellar exploration. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Final week to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing interstellar exploration. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM #Space 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 11/12/2025One week left to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing interstellar exploration. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Final week to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students shaping humanity’s future in space. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM #Space 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Final day to apply! Join the Interstellar Research Group Board of Directors and help guide humanity’s path to the stars. Applications close today, Dec 10, 2025: irg.space/board-of-directors-applic… #SpaceLeadership #IRG 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Last chance to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing interstellar research. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM #Space 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Final week to apply for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing interstellar research. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM #Space 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Shape the future of interstellar exploration. The Interstellar Research Group seeks leaders to join its Board of Directors and guide humanity’s journey to the stars. Apply by Dec 10, 2025: irg.space/board-of-directors-applic… #SpaceLeadership #IRGirg.spaceApply to the Board - Interstellar Research GroupApplications will close 12/10/25 Join our ranks! The Interstellar Research Group is seeking those who are excited about tackling the challenging problems facing humanity on its way to the stars. As we continue to grow and evolve, we want individuals of varied talents and backgrounds to round out our team. These board positions are responsible […] 000
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 04/12/2025The Interstellar Research Group is offering three $2,500 scholarships to U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students whose work supports interstellar exploration and innovation. Apply by Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholar… #IRG #STEM #Space 010
irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Help chart the course to the stars. The Interstellar Research Group seeks leaders to join its Board of Directors and shape humanity’s path toward interstellar exploration. Apply by Dec 10, 2025: irg.space/board-of-directors-applic… #SpaceLeadership #IRGirg.spaceApply to the Board - Interstellar Research GroupApplications will close 12/10/25 Join our ranks! The Interstellar Research Group is seeking those who are excited about tackling the challenging problems facing humanity on its way to the stars. As we continue to grow and evolve, we want individuals of varied talents and backgrounds to round out our team. These board positions are responsible […] 010
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irg-space.bsky.social @irg-space.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Lead the movement toward the stars. The Interstellar Research Group seeks visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors and guide humanity’s path to interstellar exploration. Apply by Dec 10, 2025: irg.space/board-of-directors-applic… #SpaceLeadership #IRGirg.spaceApply to the Board - Interstellar Research GroupApplications will close 12/10/25 Join our ranks! The Interstellar Research Group is seeking those who are excited about tackling the challenging problems facing humanity on its way to the stars. As we continue to grow and evolve, we want individuals of varied talents and backgrounds to round out our team. These board positions are responsible […] 000
