Since 1610, when scientists first made telescopic observations of Mars through telescopes, scientists have been mapping and studying it. Recently, three missions – China’s Tianwen-1 probe, United Arab Emirates Hope probe and NASA Perseverance rover – have used Mars’ 26 month orbital period to gather new information. Orbiters have provided more clarity, disproving theories about…
Mars remains an intriguing planet that continues to captivate human imaginations, from H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds novella to blockbuster movies about it being explored further. Mars, commonly referred to as The Red Planet due to its red hue caused by iron oxide (rust), has an average day length of 24.6 hours while one…
Children across the world love butterflies with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, as they follow them from Egg, Larva, Pupa to Adulthood in their life cycle. The larva consumes food all day and grows until it is time for its next transformation, creating a vessel called a chrysalis around itself to prepare for metamorphosis…
The instruments aboard the rover will search for organic compounds that could have provided the foundation of life on Mars and explore whether or not its environment ever supported life forms. Planners are currently deliberating whether the entire spacecraft that launched from Earth on its way to Mars should land directly, or remain in orbit…
Spacecraft Detroit provides an extraordinary experience that will transport you faster, farther and higher than you could ever anticipate. Sure to exceed all expectations and leave you craving more! Spacecraft are vehicles designed to fly and operate in outer space. Their primary uses include satellite communications, meteorology studies, exploration missions and transportation services. Unleash Your…
The International Space Station took 10 years and 30 missions to assemble. Now an invaluable research facility for scientists worldwide. In the 1950s, Yuri Gagarin would urinate on his bus tire to mark his departure for space travel – an act that astronauts continue to follow today. Aerospace Technology Aerospace technology encompasses any machine designed…
Ireland’s beautiful landscapes and rich cultural traditions have captured the world’s imagination for centuries, inspiring everything from poetic verse to groundbreaking literature. Ireland has left an indelible mark upon history that will endure forever. Did you know, for instance, that Halloween was inspired by ancient Celtic traditions? Or that there are no wild snakes in…
Argentina is best-known for its wine production and herds of cattle that roam its countryside – yet there’s so much more to this South American nation than meets the eye! Argentina is a land of contrasts. From herding cattle to working as a nightclub bouncer, Argentina offers something for every one. Furthermore, its highest mountain,…
Have you heard that ancient Greece was once known as the birthplace of Western civilization, home to democracy, theatre and Olympic Games? But did you also know anything else about them? The Ancient Greeks achieved much, from inventing theater to devising an anti-corruption system – here are 10 amazing facts about Ancient Greece! 1. They…
