Looking for Life on Saturn's Moon Enceladus
The possible presence of water under the surface of Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has brought the satellite to the attention of …
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Planetary Nebula Facts to Help on Your Next Project
Planetary nebulae are mysterious objects known for their stunning beauty. Learn about them and view striking images of these interstellar jewels, …
Continue ReadingHow We Can Prevent Space Junk: The Dangers of Space Debris
Space junk can be hazardous to astronauts conducting space walks and satellites orbiting the earth. What is space junk and how did it get there? Read …
Continue ReadingMilitary Satellites, Communication & Spy Satellites: Learn More about the Purposes of Military & Spy Satellites
Military satellites are not used for surveillance and reconnaissance alone, but also for geodesy, research, and meteorology. The article explains the …
Continue ReadingNothing But The Facts About the Constellation Bootes
The constellation Bootes is ranked 13th by its size, of the 88 modern constellations. It includes the 3rd brightest star in the sky, Arcturus.
Continue ReadingThe Apollo Program - How the Apollo Spacecraft was Developed
The moon landing program began with disagreements as to how to achieve the goal of landing men on the moon. NASA finally settled on the technique of …
Continue ReadingAbout the Aquila Constellation: Neighboring Constellations, Astrology, Mythology, Brightest Star & Other Facts
The Aquila Constellation is one of 88 constellations in space. Symbolized as an eagle, the constellation has been associated with many mythologies, …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts About The Pleiades, M45
Also known as the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters or Messier 45, this open star cluster contains over a thousand stars, but you can see only a few of them …
Continue ReadingJuno: New NASA Mission to Explore Jupiter
NASA is getting set to launch its new spacecraft to Jupiter where it will explore the atmosphere, gravitational dynamics and continue to map the …
Continue ReadingHistory of The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL): The First Rocket Engines, JATO Rockets & More
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has been at the forefront of planetary exploration for fifty years. But its roots show it was founded with a very …
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts About the Constellation Scorpius
The constellation Scorpius is 8th in the Zodiac Circle. It has 13 stars that are defined as “brightest,” with the most notable being the …
Continue ReadingNothing But the Facts About Apollo Space Program
The Apollo space program accomplished what some consider to be the grandest of human achievements thus far in known history: landing human beings on …
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