You just might see one more star up in the night sky soon, only

You just might see one more star up in the night sky soon, only this one will be man-made

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George Mason University will be the site of the recently approved Landolt NASA Space Mission. The mission will kick off in 2029 by launching a light into the sky that will help scientists determine the brightness of stars, so they can more accurately study how fast the universe is growing. Federal News Network's Eric White talked with the man leading the mission, GMU associate professor Peter Plavchan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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