Spacecraft propulsion refers to how a space vehicle achieves forward movement. As there is no medium in space such as air, wings and fins are ineffective at maneuverability; electric thrusters may provide assistance instead. A rocket propels itself by pushing on the gas that ignites from its engines – this is a straightforward scientific fact…
After making its journey across Mars’ harsh atmosphere, a spacecraft successfully arrives at its destination and sends back information on its weather and geology. Curiosity has found evidence of long-lived, potentially habitable conditions in Gale crater on Mars and discovered minerals typically formed from water sources. Mangalyaan India’s Mars Orbiter Mission Mangalyaan outlived expectations after…
Those interested in spacecraft model kits have several places they can shop. Revell offers historical spacecraft like the Block 1 Command Service Module and Lunar Module which flew to the Moon. Other models available are Voyager 1 & 2, outer solar system mariners; Lunar Prospector; Galileo; Magellan; and Mars Global Surveyor – each requires careful…
No matter where your adventures may lead you this beanie will take your intergalactic style to new heights. Crafted with super soft fleece material for maximum comfort it is ready for anything winter has in store for you. Spacecraft Collective of Seattle provides beanies, hats and apparel designed specifically to meet the needs of modern…
Spacecraft that are no longer needed for planetary exploration can either be reused for another mission, or returned back towards Earth in an effort to burn up on their descent and avoid spreading debris into space. It is an effective way of disposing of dead satellites without sending debris hurtling off into orbit. As it…
Dead satellites and rocket bodies that linger in low Earth orbit can present risks of collision to active satellites. As the ship flies around a planet to use gravity as an aid, something goes awry, deviating from its intended path and striking instead a collision course with that planet – not ideal. Mechanics NASA engineers…
These towering models captivate students, space enthusiasts and dreamers alike. They provide the ideal visual aids to bring complex physics and astronomy concepts alive. This contractor’s model depicts a proposed spacecraft design that rotates to simulate gravity, helping a crew adjust to Mars’ 1/3 Earth gravity after their long voyage and lessen the negative side…
Mars has long been an alluring target for space scientists since the advent of modern space exploration. Due to its close proximity with Earth, just a modest amount of rocket fuel will get a probe there. Mariner 9, the inaugural spacecraft to orbit Mars, returned 7,329 images and other data in 1971 – this led…
Rocket Lab will launch their Venus Life Finder probe aboard their Electron rocket. Their multipurpose spacecraft will be smaller and less expensive than NASA’s current Venus probes. VERITAS will be the first medium-class mission since Magellan in the 1990s to explore Venus. It will produce exquisite maps of this distant world. Sputnik 7 The spacecraft’s…
