Sharife Gacel

“Every mission to the stars begins long before the launch. It begins the moment someone dares to look up.” “Where Wonder Begins”  Part of the Human in Human Spaceflight  series 11 x 14 in Pen and ink on mixed media paper Following an event at the Orlando Science Center and inspired by the Space for Art Exhibit, I created this piece above.  The exhibit was especially curated and presented by the Space for Art Foundation and Space for a Better World. The exhibit beautifully blends space and...

Artemis II marks humanity’s return to deep space with a crew onboard for the first time since 1972. While often discussed as a systems test, the mission carries a robust scientific agenda focused on one critical variable: humans. From crew health and performance to real-time lunar observations, Artemis II uses human data to shape how future missions will safely and effectively explore beyond the Moon. This mission is not just about going farther. It is about understanding how we do so.

A giant balloon carries NASA’s ASTHROS telescope to the edge of space, revealing how stars shape galaxies and how new worlds begin.