Rocket Science - How Rocket Engines Work
Rocket engines produce tremendous power by burning propellant in a combustion chamber, then forcing the hot gases through a smaller section known as …
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How does NASA communicate in space
Have you ever wondered how we communicate with our manned and unmanned spacecraft? We are still in the early stages of space communication, but we …
Continue ReadingBasics of Orbital Mechanics and Maneuvering Space Shuttles and Satellites
Navigating in space is not the same as moving about on Earth. You are dealing with the interaction of two bodies–the Earth and the spacecraft. …
Continue ReadingNaming Celestial Bodies: How Do Planets and Moons Get Their Names?
The organization known as the International Astronomical Union is responsible for naming planets, moons, planetary features and minor bodies within …
Continue ReadingNohing But The Facts About the Mercury Space Program - by John Sinitsky
Project Mercury was the name of first American Space program – its mission defined as “to put the man into orbit”. 7 manned flight were performed as …
Continue ReadingNothing But the Facts About NASA's Project Gemini - by John Sinitsky
The 10 manned missions of Project Gemini, announced in 1962 and believedby some to be superior to even the Apollo project, succeeded in many firsts, …
Continue ReadingNothing But the Facts About The Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle is the world’s first reusable spacecraft as well as the workhorse on which the International Space Station depends. Learn a …
Continue ReadingWhat are Super-Earths and Can They Sustain Life?
A super-Earth is a planet which exists outside of our solar system (extra-solar) and is similar to Earth in density. Might these planets be capable …
Continue ReadingHow To Volunteer For and Participate in Professional Astronomy Research Projects
Many large astronomical research projects need amateur help, and here are a few of the most prominent ones you can participate in.
Continue ReadingProject Daedalus and the Possibility of Interstellar Travel
Project Daedalus was the first serious attempt by scientists and engineers to solve the challenges presented by interstellar travel in a realistic and …
Continue ReadingAdvancements in Space Suit Design
Space suit design has changed over the course of time. The basic principle is to maintain an environment that will keep a person alive in the harsh …
Continue ReadingExploration of Mars: Early Attempts, Viking 1 and Beyond
Mars has fascinated man since the dawn of civilization. When the space program became a reality, the Soviet Union and United States rushed to gather …
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