Your body is an incredible wonderland. Here are some surprising and fascinating human body facts! Your body is composed of tiny quantum particles known as atoms that behave strangely; each has an orbital pattern similar to a solar system with an electron orbiting around its core nucleus and electrons zipping along behind. Bones The human…
Spacecraft equipment must operate within an acceptable temperature range to complete its mission successfully, doing this by either absorbing or rejecting heat from its environment. Hardware available to accomplish this includes multilayer insulation systems to shield equipment from excessive solar and planetary heating, thermal paints and coatings that change optical properties (such as solar absorptance…
Winter Olympic medals are awarded to winners of various winter sports. Our library provides plenty of materials about these sports; simply clicking the name will take you directly to that subject heading in our on-line catalog. Skeleton athletes compete with incredible speed on an ice track, reaching 80mph! Here are other fun facts about Winter…
As soon as sunlight hits our atmosphere, its rays scatter, creating what is known as Rayleigh scattering, named for 19th century physicist Lord Rayleigh. Shorter wavelength light such as blue and violet scatters more than long wavelength light; hence why our sky appears bluer. This phenomenon was named for Lord Rayleigh’s 19th century experiment on…
A spacecraft bus serves as the main structure and support mechanism for satellite payloads, providing power, commanding, telemetry and an appropriate thermal environment. Spacecraft buses or platforms designed with sophisticated capabilities have enabled the deployment of more powerful communications antennas, high resolution remote sensing/meteorological sensors, and precise navigational payloads. Structures and Mechanics Subsystem A spacecraft…
Animals beginning with I include wild goats, ancient Egyptian sacred birds, and jellyfish that live forever – each species being highly engaging and representative of nature’s amazing diversity. Discover the complexity of animal behavior through experts’ insight. Discover how animals communicate, find food sources and care for their young. Ibex Ibex are wild goats found…
Mars is often considered Earth’s twin, sharing many similar qualities such as its long Martian days referred to as sols. Mars shares Earth’s axial tilt and spin period, giving rise to similar seasons like spring, summer, autumn and winter. However, its orbital eccentricity is larger. Daytime Mars is often referred to as Earth’s “Twin.” It…
Spacecraft produces luxury fifth wheels and semi-trailers designed specifically to each buyer, drawing in customers such as RVers, traveling performers, film production companies and travel agencies. Fifth wheel campers resemble residential homes and can be customized according to a customer’s specifications, making them perfect for camping adventures of any length and purpose. Due to their…
Tigers are powerful wild cats that captivate people worldwide. While these magnificent predators may be one of the world’s most formidable animals, they’re also extremely mysterious and captivating creatures. Tigers are fascinating animals with many interesting facts ranging from antiseptic saliva and false eyes on the backs of their ears to having antimicrobial properties and…
