Meet the Vatican Scientist Helping NASA on a Historic Space Mission
Many believe that faith and science contradict each other. Catholic scientists at the Vatican Observatory disagree.
Many believe that faith and science contradict each other. Catholic scientists at the Vatican Observatory disagree.
The solar-powered lunar rover will now spend two weeks exploring the vicinity of the landing site, studying the chemical composition of moon dust and gravel, Space.com reported.
The Pontiff drew inspiration from Psalm 8 in letter to students and faculty of the Vatican Observatory Summer School.
The ‘Satellites of Hope’ mission launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 12. While in orbit, the satellite will broadcast decipherable statements from Pope Francis in English, Italian and Spanish on the theme of hope and peace.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Last Lunar Landing: Space exploration as a human endeavor should put a human stamp to the glory of God on the cosmos, which, by God’s work of creation, already bears witness to the Almighty.
More than leading us to imagine our future accomplishments, NASA’s new images inspire us to turn our hearts and minds to the Creator who envisioned all of this.
Pope Francis contacted the crew via a satellite call from the Vatican Oct. 26.
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