Cassini was powered by three radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs). These generated heat, which converted into electrical energy for its instruments. Mission was the largest and most complex interplanetary spacecraft ever constructed, weighing more than 5.6 tonnes, standing 6.7 metres tall, and four metres across at its widest point. The Mission Long-range goal was to conduct…
Chinese is the world’s most widely spoken and fastest growing economy language, making learning it an appealing prospect. There are various reasons to study Chinese. China is one of the world’s most captivating nations. It boasts an extraordinary history that never ceases to amaze newcomers to this nation. The Great Wall The Great Wall of…
Finding a spiritual name for your horse can be an intimate bonding experience. These distinctive names can convey messages of strength, wisdom and affection to everyone involved. Moviegoers may recognize Kiger Mustang stallion Spirit from Dreamworks Animation film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron as its leader, befriended by Native American Little Creek. 1. Frey Frey…
Voyager 1 took one last snapshot of our solar system before heading home in its final moments: this family portrait with Earth as the star. NASA’s InSight Mars Lander is reaching the end of its journey and leaving behind an amazing archive of amazing pictures. Below are a selection of our favorites; these images serve…
Spacecraft are vehicles designed for travel in outer space. Their systems and instruments vary depending on their mission, from piloted to unpiloted designs. To land on Mars, a lander must separate from its orbiter and descend slowly through its atmosphere, protected from its harsh environment by an aeroshell and heat shield. Phoenix Phoenix was named…
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has returned an abundance of data about Saturn and its moons, which is revolutionizing our understanding of this fascinating planet. Since 2005, Cassini has conducted an in-depth investigation of Saturn and its rings and moons, uncovering mysteries but leaving others for future scientists to solve. On September 3, it will conclude its…
Spacecraft are vehicles designed to travel and operate in outer space, from satellites orbiting Earth to manned space vehicles like the Moon-landing Lunar Module and robotic probes exploring other planets. Spacecraft are typically composed of seven engineering subsystems: Structure, Attitude Determination and Control, Onboard Data Handling, Communication, Power Management Thermal Propulsion Propulsion Payload Definition Spacecraft…
Planets are a popular wallpaper theme on TikToks and other apps, so we decided to bring them into your phone too! These Mars 2020 Mission images let you witness its surface firsthand! These iPhone 6s and 7-sized images fit seamlessly. Enjoy! Mars iDB Wallpapers of the Week continues its space theme by featuring NASA’s Perseverance…
Building a spacecraft requires multiple disciplines of engineering. Constructing such an interplanetary vessel involves numerous efforts from flight controllers, scientists, engineers, hardware-and-software developers, astronauts and more – each playing their part to complete it successfully. Spacecraft must be designed to withstand various environments and forces during launch and reentry into Earth’s atmosphere, thus creating a…
