As sunlight enters Earth’s atmosphere, it interacts with dust particles, water droplets and gas molecules in its path to scatter all colours of light – though blue light tends to be dispersed more widely due to having shorter wavelengths; thus creating the characteristic blue hue we associate with skies. Learn about sky-blue such as its…
During the Apollo program, astronauts spent a third of their training time using hardware simulators for training purposes. Simulators allowed crewmembers to not only rehearse and master their mission but also build resilience by understanding where things could potentially go wrong. Flight Director Gene Kranz quickly assumed that when his guidance computer displayed 1201 code,…
The Sky Blue Octane car is an effective way to express yourself while playing Rocket League, with its simple dragon fire design making it standout on the field. As with any vehicle body, its value can fluctuate based on what color it’s painted in – therefore it’s essential to be informed of its current Rocket…
Mars, located as the fourth planet from the Sun and an Earthlike planet with two moons, features an atmosphere which is thin compared to Earth and features that resemble impact craters found on both bodies as well as valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps. Earth also experiences giant dust storms which last for months and…
Plants are multicellular organisms that use photosynthesis to produce food from water and sunlight, with life cycles marked by alternation of generations – in other words, diploid sporophytes alternate with gametophytes that reproduce sexually or asexually. Many plants begin their lives as seeds that germinate and develop until reaching maturity, producing flowers and seeds to…
Whenever asked which planet is closest to Earth, most will answer Venus due to the fact that at their closest points together Venus comes closer than Mars does. However, the order may not be as apparent at first glance due to planetary orbits that are not circular but instead elliptical in shape. Venus Venus, often…
Food not only keeps astronauts healthy but it plays a critical role in morale as well. Dehydrated meals had to be lightweight and easily transported, while still tasting good. Early space food was bland and unappetizing, but advances during Mercury and Gemini led to greater variety, improved taste, and streamlined preparation processes. Hot Water NASA…
Since World War II, spacecraft have launched satellites into orbit, landed astronauts on the moon, and probed our solar system – many owing their existence to partnerships formed during the conflict. Wernher von Braun and his team formed one such collaboration, creating the rocket which propelled Yuri Gagarin into space aboard Vostok 1. His journey…
Generations have viewed Apollo 11’s landing as one of the defining moments in human history, and as we approach its 50th anniversary celebrations are marking this event with extra-special celebrations at destinations tied directly to it. Space Center Houston in Texas and other sites have returned to the 1969 look, hosting special events honoring Armstrong,…
