An exciting new website provides diehard space fans with an incredible way to relive the moon landing as it happened. A wealth of audio recordings has long been accessible online; air-to-ground communications between controllers have also been preserved. But thousands of hours of supplementary conversations between controllers have remained unseen for decades – until now….
Imagine yourself inside a spaceship accelerating with an intense burst of rocket fire before feeling weightlessness as its engine shuts off and your ship coasts onward. Ordinary people might one day experience space tourism thanks to several companies working on it – just be prepared for a hefty bill when doing so! Space Shuttle Orbiters…
Butterfly cycles for kids make learning about the four stages of a butterfly’s life engaging and educational. Let’s begin with its eggs – small, fragile creatures with colors varying depending on its mother – before exploring what comes next in its journey – wings! Caterpillars eat voraciously and grow, feeding on leaves before shredding their…
If you are in search of a custom RV, there are numerous companies to choose from. They specialize in everything from large travel trailers to 57-foot semi-trailers featuring features like fiberglass ceilings, front kitchens, large holding tanks and “possum belly” basements with commercial air ride suspension systems. At this year’s Florida RV SuperShow, a 54-foot…
Every year, Earth and Mars align in the sky, offering space agencies an ideal opportunity to launch probes to investigate this red planet. In 1996, Mars Pathfinder and Mars Global Surveyor missions demonstrated airbag landing techniques suitable for larger rovers. Mars Pathfinder featured several experiments like camera mast, weather station and high gain antenna that…
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin embarked upon their lunar mission from Columbia in their lunar module Eagle, heading for their intended landing spot within the Sea of Tranquillity. Unfortunately, an alarm signaled their imminent departure. Console readouts were showing an error code –1202–which neither astronaut had encountered during simulator training. The…
Greece is widely acknowledged for being one of the sunniest countries in Europe and for its white and blue buildings, feta cheese production, ancient history and as the place where democracy first emerged. Greece boasts an abundance of archaeological sites and museums that are recognized by UNESCO, while its art has inspired generations of European…
Tigers may appear scary at first glance, but there’s much more to them than meets the eye. From their unique stripe patterns to their thunderous roar, tigers are truly magnificent creatures. These cats don’t always appear orange; some can even be white! Their stripes are actually imprinted onto their skin – meaning you would still…
Space Craft Manufacturing of west-central Missouri creates custom trailers tailored specifically for weight and price constraints – almost anything is possible according to their website! Marsha and Wyatt Trautman originally focused their expertise in building large trailers for performing artists and circuses, but now cater to a wider clientele including retirees, those traveling on business…
