Kepler Space University

On Memorial Day, we thank all who served, and to the families who carry the weight of their loss every day. We remember. We honor.

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Kepler Space University is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Space Scholars Program as a mission-based scholarship pathway for emerging space leaders. Join Space Scholars Crew-8!

Through the Space Scholars Program, selected students can pursue graduate studies at KSU while contributing to approved service activities in research, outreach, education, student engagement, and mission-aligned initiatives that support the future of space.

Space Scholars contribute approximately 5–15 hours per week through approved activities connected to KSU’s mission. Each scholarship award permits the Awardee to enroll in a graduate studies program at KSU upon payment of a $700 program fee per semester of enrolment, plus the $150 Library fee for each semester. The registration fee is waived for Awardees of the Space Scholars Program.
This program is designed for students who want to study, serve, lead, and help shape the future of humanity in space.

Apply today: https://kepleru.space/scholars/
Deadline: August 21, 2026

Trajectory for Artemis II, NASA’s first flight with crew aboard SLS, Orion to pave the way for long-term return to the Moon, missions to Mars

Artemis II will be the first flight with crew aboard NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the ground systems at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. During their mission, four astronauts will confirm all of the spacecraft’s systems operate as designed with people aboard in the actual environment of deep space, over the course of about a 10-day mission. The Artemis II flight test will pave the way to land the first woman and next man on the Moon on Artemis III.

Artemis II is a GO! The official launch broadcast begins at 12:50pm ET (1650 UTC). Liftoff is scheduled for no earlier than 6:24 pm ET (2224 UTC).

Watch live coverage of Artemis II's launch and lunar flyby, as well as daily mission briefings, will also stream on feed below.

Four astronauts — three from NASA and one from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency) — make up the Artemis II crew:
- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander
- NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot
- NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist
- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist

After launching into space atop SLS, the crew will journey around the Moon and back in their Orion spacecraft on an approximately 10-day mission. Artemis II will be the first crewed flight test of SLS and Orion, testing the technologies we'll need for long-term lunar exploration and human missions to Mars.

Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/m3kR2KK8TEs
Read the latest Artemis II mission updates: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/artemis/

NASA's Artemis II Live Mission Coverage (Official Broadcast) This feed will provide continuous coverage of Artemis II mission activities with live commentary, beginning with tanking of the SLS (Space Launch System) roc...

Brisket and cobbler and quiche, oh my!

Curious what astronauts eat on a 10-day trip around the Moon? Read about how we design and prepare meal plans for Artemis II: https://go.nasa.gov/4v1Xmwt

Kepler Space University Unveils New Brand Identity Shaping the Future of Space Education

Today, we are proud to introduce a new chapter for Kepler Space University. We have unveiled a new brand identity that reflects who we have become and where we are going as a space-focused institution. Over the past several years, KSU has expanded its graduate programs, strengthened international partnerships, and deepened engagement with industry and government stakeholders across the space sector. Our mission remains the same, but our scale, focus, and global reach have evolved.

This new identity includes updated logos, a refined visual system, and the introduction of KSU Astronauts, a community identity designed to unify students, faculty, alumni, and partners around the world.

KSU Astronauts represents the spirit of our community. It reflects exploration, discipline, collaboration, and the responsibility of contributing to the advancement of the space domain.

As space becomes more operational, more commercial, and more globally integrated, education must evolve alongside it. At Kepler Space University, we are aligning graduate education and applied research with the real needs of the civil, commercial, and defense space sectors. This rebrand reflects that evolution.

KSU is shaping the future of space education and preparing the professionals who will define the next era of space development. We invite you to learn more at https://kepleru.space/kepler-space-university-unveils-new-brand-identity-shaping-the-future-of-space-education/ and to follow our continued growth.

Kepler Space University - Home of the Astronauts
Vitam Ad Astra

Kepler Space University Unveils New Brand Identity Shaping the Future of Space Education - Kepler Space University [Bradenton, Florida] — [February 20, 2026] — Kepler Space University (KSU) today unveiled a new brand identity that reflects the institution’s growth and its continued commitment to preparing the next generation of space professionals. The refreshed identity introduces updated logos, a new vis...

Mars has a deep past—and a complex future.

This short 6-week course traces the planet’s story from its formation and climate evolution to robotic exploration, life-detection strategies, and human mission architectures. Learn how propulsion, trajectories, training, and in-situ resources shape realistic paths to sustained human presence on Mars. Join Mars and its Exploration with Dr. Pascal Lee on a journey to the red planet.

Classes start March 6, 2026. Enrollment is now open.

Reduced Early Bird Registration: To mark the launch of this course, we offering a 25% early bird discount for registrations completed before February 15, 2026.

Discount Code: REDPLANET
Secure Your Spot, Register Today: https://kepleru.space/project/space119/

Kepler Space University SETI Institute, Mars Institute, NASA Ames Research Center, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Space Society

College students—want to spend this summer working at NASA?

Now’s your chance to gain out-of-this-world work experience alongside agency professionals as a NASA intern! Applications for the 2026 summer session close on Feb. 27. Explore our opportunities: https://go.nasa.gov/4rwew2B

What Do Sunrises and Sunsets Look Like on Mars?

Rovers like Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance have captured these moments for us, quietly watching the Sun dip below a rocky horizon millions of miles away.

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What Do Sunrises and Sunsets Look Like on Mars? - NASA Science Several NASA robotic landers have captured views of the Sun rising and setting on distant Mars.