We’re proud to announce that IRG’s Livian Von Dran has been accepted into the Young Scientist Program at Blue Marble Space Institute! He’ll train under Dr. Graham Lau while continuing his work on The Interstellar Beacon and astroentomology. The future is now! Blue Marble Space Institute of Science

The Interstellar Research Group proudly announces the 2025 Scholarship Recipients. Congrats to Sanmathi Devi (Cornell), Michael Wozniak (Purdue), and Pranavkumar Gajjar (FAMU). Thanks to Baen Books and the Hampsons for sponsoring. Learn more: irg.space #IRG2025

Claudio Maccone (1948–2025) reshaped science. Author of Mathematical SETI, pioneer of the “FOCAL mission,” and mentor to many, his vision and integrity helped launch the Interstellar Research Group. His legacy will guide us to the stars. #SpaceExploration #InterstellarResearch

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Want to shape humanity’s future among the stars? Now open, the IRG 2026 Scholarships: one undergraduate, one master’s, and one doctoral award of $2,500 each. Deadline: Dec 15, 2025. irg.space/scholarships/2… #SpaceScholarships #STEMEducation #FutureOfSpace #HumanityToTheStars

Life in the wrong places? In 60 seconds, we break down sub Neptunes, K2-18 b, and biosignature ideas. The Interstellar Beacon turns frontier papers into 6th grade explainers, Mon to Fri: irg.space #InterstellarResearchGroup #Astrobiology #InterstellarBeacon

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What If DARPA Could Build the Blueprint for Humanity’s First Interstellar Future? Dr. Michael “Orbit” Nayak shares how DARPA is shaping a lunar economy & liquid mirror telescopes in this IRG interview. Watch now: youtu.be/-YB5q8cF_Sw #SpaceExploration #DARPA

The 9th Interstellar Symposium is LIVE in Austin! Scientists, engineers & visionaries are gathering at UT Austin to explore humanity’s path to the stars. irg.space #IRG9 #Austin #ATX #AustinTX #Space #STEM #Research #SpaceExploration #UTexas

Day 3 9th Interstellar Symposium Austin, TX 9:00 AM – “Space Lab” – Wilmot & Cochran 9:45 AM – “Solar Sail Propulsion” – Les Johnson 11:00 AM – “Europa Clipper & Beyond” – Blankenship & Young 2:15 PM – Sagan Session “The Fermi Paradox” Full scheudule: irg.space

Launch your future beyond Earth. Apply now for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for students shaping humanity’s path to the stars. Deadline Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2… #IRG #Scholarships #STEM #Space #Education #Innovation

Applications are open for the Interstellar Research Group Board of Directors. Shape the future of human space exploration and lead the mission to make humanity an interstellar species. Apply now: irg.space/board-of-direc… #InterstellarResearch #SpaceLeadership

What future will humanity choose among the stars? Choices we make today will shape generations on Earth & in space. The Interstellar Research Group explores the science ethics & vision behind humanitys expansion beyond Earth join us at irg.space #IRG #Space #Future

Apply now for the 2026 Interstellar Research Group Scholarships. Three $2,500 awards for U.S. undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students shaping humanity’s path to the stars. Deadline Dec 15, 2025. Learn more: irg.space/scholarships/2… #STEM #Scholarships #Space

Join the Interstellar Research Group Board of Directors and help shape humanity’s journey to the stars. We’re seeking visionary leaders from science, business, academia, and beyond. Apply by December 10, 2025: irg.space/board-of-direc… #SpaceLeadership #IRG #SpaceExploration

Webb’s latest image reveals the eerie “Spiderweb Galaxy,” a massive cluster forming 10 billion years ago. A true cosmic Halloween treat showing how galaxies like ours began. cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2976… #JWST #Astronomy #IRG #Space

The Interstellar Research Group is seeking visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors. Help guide humanity’s path to the stars through strategy, mentorship, and innovation. Apply by December 10, 2025: irg.space/board-of-direc… #SpaceLeadership #IRG

What if pushing made objects run away? That’s negative mass, a strange idea in physics where matter moves opposite to force. If advanced civilizations harnessed it, they could build fuel-free spacecraft powered by dark energy. Explore more at irg.space #IRG #Space

The Interstellar Research Group is now accepting applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program. Three $2,500 awards for undergrad, master’s, and doctoral students advancing humanity’s interstellar future. Apply by Dec 15, 2025: irg.space/scholarships/2… #STEM #Space

Who will define humanity’s values in space? Will freedom and collaboration guide us, or will other nations shape the rules of our interplanetary future? The choices we make now will define generations to come. Learn more at irg.space #IRG #Space #Future