Orion was designed to send humans on missions further than ever before, flying from Kennedy Space Center in Florida atop NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. Aerojet Rocketdyne developed its Launch Abort System jettison motor, designed to separate crew capsule from service module during an emergency launch or ascent and land under parachutes. Aerojet Rocketdyne Aerojet…
New Horizons is equipped with a multilayered thermal insulation system to retain heat produced by its operating electronics, keeping its shape and remaining precisely aligned for gathering data through instruments, communicating with Earth or maneuvering through space. Small hydrazine thrusters reorient the spacecraft 100 times every second, while star trackers and an inertial measurement unit…
Cassini began its journey towards Saturn after receiving gravitational boosts from Venus (twice), Earth, and Jupiter. It entered Saturn’s orbit on June 30, 2004 and released Huygens for landing on Titan on January 1st 2005. Scientists used Cassini’s radioisotope thermoelectric generator to observe and learn more about Saturn and its moons, and will eventually crash…
China is an incredible nation with a captivating history. There are many fascinating facts about China that are sure to surprise and amuse! Did you know that Chinese consider the number 4 unlucky because its pronunciation sounds similar to death in Chinese? 1. China is the largest country in the world China is the world’s…
Naming horses can be an overwhelming task. We have some helpful suggestions to make finding the perfect name easier! DreamWorks artists scoured real-life mustangs in search of inspiration for Spirit, an animated character they had created. Kiger quickly won hearts for both his beauty and strength. Isolde Isolde is an alluring Celtic name that symbolizes…
Mexico has more to offer than margaritas, tequila, and breathtaking beaches – it’s packed full of surprising and fascinating facts that’ll make any future journey even more intriguing! Did you know that Mexico City, its capital, continues to gradually sink each year, or that Mexico hosts one of the smallest volcanoes on the planet? 1….
Six such vehicles carried astronauts from and to the Moon as part of the Apollo program for scientific investigation, collapsing into an adapter on the back of S-IVB third stage rocket. After visual inspection of its landing gear, the LM’s descent engine conducted a 30-second Descent Orbit Insertion burn to reduce speed and gradually approach…
Rabbits make delightful pets. With longer lifespans than dogs and cats, rabbits bond quickly with their humans, learning to recognize their voice quickly. Wild rabbits live communal lives within warrens – a series of tunnels resembling hotels. Crepuscular animals such as bats are most active during dawn and dusk hours, according to Cypress, TX veterinarian…
Cats require both mental and physical exercise in order to lead a long, healthy life. Playing games with your cat is an excellent way to bond while stimulating their minds! Try playing games that involve chasing or catching. These activities allow your cat to use his instincts for exploring, while helping prevent boredom. Paper bag…
