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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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The 10-Year Anniversary of the NASA Curiosity Rover Landing on Mars

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host August 31, 2022

  Ten years ago, the Curiosity rover landed on Mars. Today, it continues to aid in scientific research of the red planet. Dr. Marjorie Chan, a professor in the department of geology and geophysics...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Bringhurst: Let Billionaires Foot the Bill for Space Travel

By Maggie Bringhurst, Opinion Writer November 5, 2021

  Space exploration is an increasingly profitable sector and billionaires are cashing in. Since Elon Musk’s success with SpaceX, other entrepreneurs have hopped on the train — Richard Branson...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: Tone-Deaf Billionaires Explore Space

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor August 6, 2021

  The ultimate commercial race to space is underway, led by the richest of the rich. On July 11, billionaire Sir Richard Branson, who’s known for his risky yet expensive adventures, flew to space. Nine...

A still from Apollo 11. Courtesy Sundance Institute.

Sundance: ‘Apollo 11’ Sheds New Light on the Moon Mission With Never Before Seen Footage

By Alaikia Marielle January 29, 2019

  “Apollo 11” is a visually breathtaking film documenting the July 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon, perfectly capturing the excitement, anxiety and anticipation of what is arguably one of...

Patience: There Shouldnt Be A Planet B

Patience: There Shouldn’t Be A Planet B

By Alisa Patience November 13, 2017

There are many movies featuring alien life forms — specifically ones where an alien race comes to Earth — either to take it over, use it for recourses or to punish human beings. This includes films...