Human bodies are truly remarkable. From individual atoms to large chromosomes, our bodies’ capabilities seem almost unbelievable. Infants begin life with roughly 350 bones; as they age and fuse together over time, adults only possess 206. Additionally, there are over 60,000 miles of blood vessels running through our bodies that if laid out would cover…
Orion was designed by Lockheed Martin to transport astronauts on deep space missions to an asteroid, eventually reaching Mars and then back. Based on technology decades ahead of what Apollo could offer, Orion offers greater opportunities for exploration than Apollo ever could. Engineers from an engineering team are taking steps this month to meet its…
Seahorses are unique among vertebrates in that males carry their offspring. They live in coral reefs or other marine environments where their natural camouflage helps them avoid predators. Furthermore, their prehensile tails allow them to grasp onto objects for better gripping power. Males get pregnant Seahorses are notable examples of animals defying gender norms. While…
Once a satellite or space station reaches its end of life, its final option may either be further space exploration (which requires more fuel), or controlled reentry back onto Earth – to minimize risks to people, officials select an isolated spot on our planet as the target for controlled reentry. Point Nemo Point Nemo, named…
Children tend to be very inquisitive about their surroundings and are always asking why the sky is blue. One common query from children is “why does the sky appear to be so blue”. Light that enters the atmosphere is dispersed into different directions by gas particles called Rayleigh scattering, giving rise to blue skies at…
Ladybugs can be found all around the world and are extremely adaptive creatures capable of adapting to almost any environment. These beetles can be seen active from spring until fall and hibernate during the winter in areas such as logs, rocks crevices or even homes. Female ladybugs will lay their eggs near colonies of aphids…
Spacecraft scientists have long attempted to detect signs of life on Mars; so far they have come up empty handed. Mars, commonly referred to as the Red Planet due to its surface consisting of reddish-brown iron minerals, is one of the four planets orbiting our Sun in our Solar System and second smallest planet overall….
Space Craft Worldwide offers an exciting and challenging workplace for employees to experience growth, with employees being both friendly and supportive of one another, while offering valuable learning opportunities. Earth-orbiting spacecraft provide data about our solar system’s Sun, Earth and other bodies such as Jupiter. While interstellar probes like Pioneer 10/11 Voyager 1& 2 have…
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has brought joy and wonder to both children and adults alike with images from Pluto and a Kuiper Belt object beyond it. However, an unexpected proposal could undermine its future – something the public deserves to know about. New Horizons currently rests between Jupiter and Pluto, emerging once every year for…
