Are You a Moon Mission Mastermind?
The Apollo spacecraft flew to the Moon nine times. Each mission was different and discovered new data about the Moon. Each also had its own times of …
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Spacecraft in Pictures
The Space Age has given us some of the most exciting images in history. Rockets blasting off, spacecraft landing, images from other worlds. Here are a …
Continue ReadingWalking on the Moon - Do You Know the Facts? Take a Quiz and Find Out!
It’s been more than 40 years since the first man walked on the Moon. Today, NASA is preparing to return. How much do you know about the first …
Continue ReadingA Look at the Solar System: Planetary Atmospheres
Throughout the Solar System, planetary atmospheres vary to great degrees. Learning about the different features of each, helps humans understand the …
Continue ReadingVon Neumann Machines: Problems and Solutions with Interstellar Travel
How would you like to be the first human to travel to another star? Well, don’t get too excited because it might never happen. Your DNA, on the …
Continue ReadingFamous Female Astronomers - a List and Description
There have been many important female astronomers. Women astronomers have helped expand our frontiers by being the first to discover how to calculate …
Continue ReadingThe X-37B Space Plane - Brief History, Mission and the Future of the Program
Shrouded in mystery, the X-37B has recently touched down from it’s last mission. Learn more about the US Air Force’s orbital test vehicle, …
Continue ReadingThe Parts That Are On A Spaceship: The Shuttle System
Ever wonder about the parts that are on a spaceship? Here’s an overview of the external parts of the space shuttle, including the shuttle system …
Continue ReadingThe Inside of a Spacecraft
Manned spacecraft are responsible for carrying payload and astronauts into orbit. But what does the interior of a spacecraft really look like? In this …
Continue ReadingBiography and Contributions of African American Astronaut Guion Bluford
Find out interesting facts about Guion Bluford and his career as a NASA astronaut!
Continue ReadingSpaceX Falcon 9 Launch: America's Return to Space?
America’s reentry into space began on December 8 2010 with the launch of the Dragon spacecraft into orbit by the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Dragon and …
Continue ReadingRobert Henry Lawrence Jr-First African American Astronaut
Few people have heard of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory. More than likely, even less have heard of Major Robert Henry Lawrence Jr. and the important …
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