Could planets orbit each other without a star? Astronomers may have found two giant planets doing just that in Centaurus-Crux. If true, it could reshape our view of planetary systems! Les Johnson explains. Learn more at irg.space #Exoplanets #SpaceScience

What would we say if we found life beyond Earth? IRG President Dr. Joseph Meany speaks at Breakthrough Discuss 2026, Oct. 20–21, in Oxford. “Traces & Transmissions” explores biosignatures and whether humanity should message extraterrestrial civilizations. #Astrobiology #SETI

What would it really take to travel between the stars? On Sept 15, IRG’s Les Johnson broke down the challenges of distance, time, and physics at URI’s Honors Colloquium. #InterstellarTravel #SpaceExploration #SpaceTechnology #SpaceScience #FutureOfSpace

Thanks to @GlowThroughYourSeasons for highlighting IRG’s scholarship program! Watch the shoutout: youtube.com/shorts/9iocUkfFK… 2027 Scholarship apps open through Dec 31, 2026: irg.space/scholarships/2027-… #Scholarships #STEM

A 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

At 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—crucial for interstellar travel. Watch the interview: youtu.be/sGrJwNFubv4?si=MVJ_… #InterstellarTravel

xWhat 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=I9Ek… #SpaceLaunch

Before 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=aH7O… #InterstellarTravel #SpaceExploration

Interstellar 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-in… #InterstellarResearch

Interstellar 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-in… #InterstellarResearch

What 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

Heading to Venice for the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium this December? Book your room soon—accommodations are filling up fast! Find recommended hotels: irg.space/second-european-in… #Interstellar #SpaceExploration

IRG 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 @DragonCon dragoncon.org #DragonCon #InterstellarResearch #SpaceExploration

What if the first life we find on Mars came from Earth? Some microbes from spacecraft cleanrooms survive space and Mars-like conditions. Planetary protection is key to keeping our search for life truly scientific. Learn more: irg.space #Mars #Astrobiology

Deadline 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-in… #InterstellarResearch #SpaceExploration

Is 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

Share your ideas on space exploration! Submit your paper for the 2nd European Interstellar Symposium by Sept 7, 2026. Accepted papers notified by Sept 30. Details: irg.space/second-european-in… #Interstellar #CallforPapers

Who 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

Last 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

Congrats 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