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How do they Recover the Solid Rocket Boosters
Solid rocket boosters (SRBs) are very expensive pieces of kit. In fact, they cost NASA around USD 25 (GBP 15.7)…
Will there Ever be Space Travel
In the future, we'll walk in spaceships like on Earth, using artificial gravity. We'll view the vastness of space…
Is there a Dark Side of the Moon
The moon rotates on its axis proportionally with the rotation of the Earth, so we only ever see one side of it and…
Will People Explode in the Vacuum of Space
Space is a terrible, empty nothingness that's out to explode our fragile bodies. It's common knowledge that, when…
How did Carl Sagan Change the World
One of history's most well-known and respected astrophysicists, Carl Sagan worked closely with NASA for over 40…
The Darkest Planet in Our Solar System
A remote planet reflects less than 1 percent of its star's light, making it much darker than coal or even black…
How do Jetpacks Work in Space
Space jetpacks exist, though they don't work quite as you'd see in the movies. So when, on 12 February 1984, the…
Rocket Launch Pad
The launch of a rocket is the culmination of years of planning, work and expense, and the most important element in…
Europa Moon Facts
Our greatest chance of finding life is possibly on this moon of Jupiter.
One of Jupiter's four largest moons - the…
What is the Weather Like in Outer Space
Had NASA decided to launch an extra mission between Apollo 16 and 17, its astronauts would've been killed by an…