15 Years of the International Space Station
International Space Station—the largest cooperative science project ever—is celebrating its 15h birthday.
Tagged: universe
ISS Scrapbook (14 pictures)
From the launch of the first module Zarya in 1998, the International Space Station has grown to the size of a football field, with three laboratories, a gymnasium and an observatory. The Station is a complete orbital research and technology laboratory, and is used to test systems and operations for future space exploration.
Comparing The Fastest Things On Earth to the Speed Of Light
You may think that a lot of things are fast, like speeding bullets and Superman and the passage of time when you are having fun. But all of these things are nothing compared to the speed of light, which is the fastest that something can travel through the Universe.
How fast is this in normal terms?
Mars Evolution
The animation shows how the surface of Mars might have appeared during this ancient clement period, beginning with a flyover of a Martian lake. The artist’s concept is based on evidence that Mars was once very different. Rapidly moving clouds suggest the passage of time, and the shift from a warm and wet to a cold and dry climate is shown as the animation progresses. The lakes dry up, while the atmosphere gradually transitions from Earthlike blue skies to the dusty pink and tan hues seen on Mars today.
Neil Armstrong: A giant among men
I’m sure you’ve all read many tributes and better-written obituaries to this great man, so I’ll just be brief. In my opinion the most impressive thing about Armstrong was his humility. He hated the public spotlight, did very few interviews, was intensely private and always modest.
What Does Earth Look Like?
We are accustomed to percept our planet as a blue marble. But the way it looks like really depends on how we look at it.