Spacecraft in orbit serve as our entryway into our solar system, galaxy and beyond. They carry instruments ranging from cameras and telescopes to radar and spectrometers – offering access to information in multiple dimensions. To achieve orbit, a rocket must travel high above most of Earth’s atmosphere in an elliptical path around our planet –…
Landing on the Moon requires immense amounts of energy. That energy must be carefully managed in order to achieve an efficient landing on its surface. Surveyor 1 was the inaugural spacecraft of its kind to take high-resolution photos and create a map of potential Apollo landing sites on the Moon’s far side. Controllers deliberately crashed…
Sunlight may appear colorless, but its makeup consists of different wavelengths which combine to form what we perceive as white light. White light contains all of the colors from the rainbow including red, orange, yellow, green blue indigo and violet hues. As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, it encounters gas molecules and is scattered all…
There are so many fascinating aspects of human biology, and in this article we will be uncovering some of its more fascinating or weird facts! Have you ever considered how many times we blink each minute – that’s over 10 million in one year!? That means over 10 million blinks occur annually! Humans possess 206…
Japan is an intriguing land with a vibrant culture and beautiful geography, boasting many innovative ideas such as Kawaii (cute), Karaoke, Purikura and, of course, Pokemon! Children in Japan are taught early to respect both parents and bosses, as well as to work hard and set high goals for themselves. 1. Japan is the world’s…
Mars is one of the nine planets in astrology and commonly known by its Hindu name of Mangala. This planet rules Aries zodiac sign and symbolises courage & confidence. Hindu mythology associates Mars with Kartikeya, the warrior god. He was formed from six sparks that fell from Shiva’s eyes into a lake and were nurtured…
Pluto and its moons hold many secrets that New Horizons discovered through Alice – its sensitive ultraviolet imaging spectrometer. Instruments have detected an atmospheric haze which could contain methane. Pluto Underground team has created a unique spacecraft designed to investigate this mystery. The Mission As New Horizons will pass Pluto this Wednesday, astronomers will finally…
China is one of the world’s largest and most populous nations, boasting an intricate history and distinctive culture that offer many interesting facts to discover about chinese people. Ancient China led the way in terms of astronomy, math and science – even prior to modern times! They invented paper, the compass and gunpowder! Mandarin is…
Spacecrafts or spaceships are vehicles designed for interstellar travel. Spacecraft is often the standard plural, while you could also say spaceships. Spacecraft from Earth may take years before returning to Mars, which now appears cold, dry and potentially lifeless. Memorizing the rules governing plurals of irregular nouns must become second nature; their rules differ significantly…
