In the mid-century, psychologist Abraham Maslow explored the concept of happiness by interviewing people about their lives. Through his research, he discovered that many individuals reported experiencing rare moments of epiphany that brought feelings of awe, rapture, ecstasy or bliss. These moments, Maslow found, were associated with a deep connection to the world around them and a sense of great understanding and insight. He dubbed these experiences “peak experiences”, which research now shows can have a lasting impact on an individual’s well-being.
Meanwhile, NASA, ESA, CSA and STScI are organizations dedicated to space exploration and research. NASA, the American space agency, is known for its missions to explore the universe and beyond. The European Space Agency (ESA) collaborates with NASA on various projects and conducts its own missions to study space. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) contributes to international space missions and conducts research on space technologies. The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) operates the Hubble Space Telescope and conducts research on stars, galaxies and other celestial bodies in our universe.
