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Exploring the Final Frontier: A Beginner’s Guide to Rocket Science

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Exploring the Final Frontier: A Beginner’s Guide to Rocket Science Summary In this article, we will explore the basics of rocket science, including the process of returning to Earth from the Moon, the role of mathematicians like Katherine Johnson in human spaceflight, the educational requirements for becoming a rocket scientist, and the history of rocket-building …

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Rocket Science Explained: Expert Rocket Scientists Answer Your Burning Questions

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Rocket Science Explained: Expert Rocket Scientists Answer Your Burning Questions Summary Rocket science is a complex field, but rocket scientists Tierra Fletche and Myron Fletche are here to answer your questions. From how rockets launch to the possibility of commercial space technology, this article explores a range of topics within rocket science. Table of Contents …

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Jeff Bezos’s First Manned Blue Origin Flight and Its Hazards

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Jeff Bezos’s First Manned Blue Origin Flight and Its Hazards Summary Jeff Bezos’s forthcoming Blue Origin flight marks a momentous event in the history of space exploration. With an entirely automated spacecraft, the trip is set to be completed within 11 minutes, and the crew will experience weightlessness for a few minutes. The potential hazards …

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The Realities of Space Exploration: Insights from Retired Astronaut Nicole Stott

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The Realities of Space Exploration: Insights from Retired Astronaut Nicole Stott Summary In this article, we delve into the insights shared by Nicole Stott, a retired astronaut, on the portrayal of astronauts in Hollywood, the importance of space suits during launch and landing, the blackout period during re-entry, and the current status of AI in …

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Exploring Space vs. Ocean: Why is it Easier to Explore Space?

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Exploring Space vs. Ocean: Why is it Easier to Explore Space? Summary In this Science Support episode, Bill Nye answers various science questions from his audience. He explains why exploring space is easier than exploring the ocean, clarifies misconceptions about tardigrades settling on the moon, and discusses the concept of the Earth stopping spinning. He …

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Interstellar travel may be possible with solar sail propulsion

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Interstellar travel may be possible with solar sail propulsion Summary The Planetary Society has successfully launched the LightSail 2 spacecraft, which uses light from the sun to travel through space. The spacecraft has already started sending back images. If solar sailing proves to be a viable means of propulsion, it could one day be used …

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Mining the Moon: Opportunities, Challenges, and Legal Implications

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Mining the Moon: Opportunities, Challenges, and Legal Implications Summary Mining the moon has been an idea for over 50 years, but now it is becoming more feasible due to advances in technology. The moon has a variety of resources that could be used for everything from life support to rocket fuel. Robotic operations will begin …

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Brent Ros Visits Johnson Space Center: A Journey to Becoming an Astronaut

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Brent Ros Visits Johnson Space Center: A Journey to Becoming an Astronaut Summary In this article, we follow Brent Ros on his journey to becoming an astronaut as he visits the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. He meets Dr. Kjell Lindgre, who just returned from a 141-day mission on the International Space Station, and …

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Boldly Going: The Future of Asteroid Mining and Space Travel

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Boldly Going: The Future of Asteroid Mining and Space Travel Summary Asteroid mining and space exploration are no longer science fiction. Experts are working on missions to land on asteroids, mine their resources, and even extract large boulders to put in orbit around the moon. The technology behind these missions includes ion propulsion and advanced …

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