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Apply to the Board - Interstellar Research Group Applications 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 […]

Lead humanity toward the stars. The Interstellar Research Group seeks visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors and guide the future of interstellar exploration. Applications open until Dec 10, 2025: https://irg.space/board-of-directors-application/
#SpaceLeadership #IRG

14.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Interstellar Research Group is offering three $2,500 scholarships for undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students in the U.S. advancing interstellar exploration. Apply by Dec 15, 2025, and help shape humanity’s future among the stars: https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/
#IRG

14.11.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In 1989, NASA tested a mercury ion engine that was lighter, simpler, and far more efficient than any before it. Then, silence. No record of continuation. No cancellation. No explanation.

We still do not know why.

https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890012463

13.11.2025 06:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shape humanity’s interstellar future. The Interstellar Research Group seeks visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. Help guide the global pursuit of interstellar flight and exploration. Apply by Dec 10, 2025: https://ow.ly/glbc50XpLNt
#SpaceLeadership #IRG

12.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Interstellar Research Group is now accepting 2026 scholarship applications for undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students in the U.S. Three $2,500 awards for those shaping humanity’s future among the stars. Apply by Dec 15, 2025: https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/
#IRG

12.11.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

IRG President Dr. Joseph Meany joins Space Madness to discuss humanity’s path to the stars, IRG’s global symposia, and how interstellar research drives innovation on Earth. Watch now: https://youtu.be/N4Tf5HawR6M
#InterstellarResearch #SpaceExploration #IRG #SpaceScience

11.11.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Interstellar Research Group is offering three $2,500 scholarships for undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing humanity’s path to the stars. Apply by Dec 15, 2025, at 5 PM EST. Learn more: https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/
#IRG #STEM #Scholarships

10.11.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What if we’re the only intelligent life in the galaxy? Dr. Pascal Lee joins Stephen Euin Cobb on From Here to the Stars to explore Mars, the Drake Equation, and the search for life beyond Earth. Watch now: https://youtu.be/OTZc7-wonxc
#SpaceExploration #MarsResearch #SETI

08.11.2025 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Interstellar Research Group is offering three $2,500 scholarships for undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students whose studies advance humanity’s future in space. Apply by Dec 15, 2025, and turn your vision into exploration. https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/
#IRG #STEM

06.11.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Scholarships - Interstellar Research Group The Interstellar Research Group is proud to present its 2026 Scholarship Program. The program will provide one undergraduate scholarship, one masters scholarship, and one doctoral scholarship for qualifying students. Applications are open to students enrolled at a university in the United States/or its territories, and must be a citizen of the United States and live in […]

The Interstellar Research Group is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program. Three $2,500 awards for undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing humanity’s interstellar future. Apply by Dec 15, 2025: https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/
#STEM #Space

04.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Interstellar Research Group is seeking visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. Help guide humanity’s path to the stars through strategy, mentorship, and innovation. Apply by December 10, 2025: https://irg.space/board-of-directors-application/
#SpaceLeadership #IRG

03.11.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Webb’s latest image reveals the eerie β€œSpiderweb Galaxy,” a massive cluster forming 10 billion years ago. A true cosmic Halloween treat showing how galaxies like ours began.
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2976070-webb-serves-up-halloween-treat-with-new-images-of-cosmic-creepy-crawly
#Astronomy

31.10.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the Interstellar Research Group Board of Directors and help shape humanity’s journey to the stars. We’re seeking visionary leaders from science, business, academia, and beyond. Apply by December 10, 2025: https://irg.space/board-of-directors-application/
#SpaceLeadership #IRG #SpaceExploration

31.10.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apply now for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students shaping humanity’s path to the stars. Deadline Dec 15, 2025. Learn more: https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/
#STEM #Scholarships #Space

30.10.2025 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Applications are open for the Interstellar Research Group Board of Directors. Shape the future of human space exploration and lead the mission to make humanity an interstellar species. Apply now: https://irg.space/board-of-directors-application/ #InterstellarResearch #SpaceLeadership

28.10.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Launch your future beyond Earth. Apply now for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for students shaping humanity’s path to the stars. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: https://irg.space/scholarships/2026-scholarships/ #IRG #Scholarships #STEM #Space #Education #Innovation

28.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Day 3 of the 9th Interstellar Symposium – Austin, TX

β€’ 9:00 AM – β€œSpace Lab” – Wilmot & Cochran
β€’ 9:45 AM – β€œSolar Sail Propulsion” – Les Johnson
β€’ 11:00 AM – β€œEuropa Clipper & Beyond” – Blankenship & Young
β€’ 2:15 PM – Sagan Session: β€œThe Fermi Paradox”
Find the full scheudule: https://irg.space

14.10.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 9th Interstellar Symposium is underway in Austin! Follow our live blogger, Max Flores, as he captures each moment. https://irg.space

#IRG9 #Austin #ATX #AustinTX #Space #STEM #Research #Interstellar #UTexas #Science #Innovation

13.10.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Interstellar Beacon: Are we looking for life in the wrong places? In 60 seconds, our new IRG short breaks down sub-Neptunes, K2-18 b, and biosignature ideas. The Interstellar Beacon turns frontier papers into 6th grade explainers: irg.space
#InterstellarBeacon #Astrobiology #IRG #Exoplanets

20.09.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 - Austin, Texas - Interstellar Research Group Distant Worlds, Neighboring Opportunities An Interstellar Research Group EventOctober 12-15, 2025 AT&T Conference CenterUniversity of Texas at Austin Join us for an annual tradition gazing towards the...

Less than 25 rooms left for the IRG 2025 Symposium in Austin, Oct 12–15. Secure your stay now at the AT&T Conference Center and be part of keynotes, panels, tours, and networking on humanity’s path to the stars.

irg.space/2025-irg-9th...

#SpaceConference #FutureOfSpace #InterstellarResearch

18.09.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2026 Scholarships - Interstellar Research Group The Interstellar Research Group is proud to present its 2026 Scholarship Program. The program will provide one undergraduate scholarship, one masters scholarship, and one doctoral scholarship for qual...

Want to shape the future of humanity among the stars? The IRG 2026 Scholarships are now open: 3 awards of $2,500 for undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students. Apply by Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships...

#SpaceScholarships #FutureOfSpace #STEMEducation #HumanityToTheStars

18.09.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Interstellar Research Group proudly announces our 2025 Scholarship Recipients:
– Sanmathi Devi (Cornell)
– Michael Wozniak (Purdue)
– Pranavkumar Gajjar (FAMU)
Thanks to Baen Books and the Hampsons for sponsoring.
Learn more: https://irg.space
#IRG2025 #STEM

02.08.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting news from the Interstellar Research Group: One of our volunteers, Livian Von Dran, has joined the Young Scientist Program at Blue Marble Space Institute.

@bluemarblespace.bsky.social

#Astrobiology #YoungScientistProgram #ScienceCommunication #STEMFuture #SpaceExploration

22.05.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What If We’ve Been Looking for Life in the Wrong Places?

This is our new short series, 'The Interstellar Beacon.'

#SpaceExploration #HyceanPlanets #Astrobiology #Exoplanets #InterstellarBeacon #IRG #FutureOfSpace #DeepSpace #CosmicMysteries #SpaceIndustry #Scientists #InterstellarEnthusiasts

19.03.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meanwhile. Elsewhere and Elsewhen...

08.10.2024 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1527    πŸ” 186    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4

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