Tag: space
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NASA Offers $18,500 To People Willing To Stay In Bed For 60 Days. Are YOU up for it?
We all know that space travel is not only expensive, but also dangerous. If humans are to send people to Mars, scientists must know and understand the effects that living in space poses to human body. It is known that the so-called “puffy-head, bird-legs” syndrome exists, which manifests itself when, due to zero gravity conditions,…
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This Japanese Experiment That Lasted 50 Years Resulted In These Amazing Tree ‘Crop Circles’
A crop circle or crop formation is a pattern created by flattening a crop. Although obscure natural causes or alien origins of crop circles are suggested by conspiracy theorists and other UFO enthusiasts, there is no scientific evidence for such explanations. Scientists maintain that all crop circles are consistent with some kind of human interference…
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Did You Know NASA Creates Posters For Every Space Mission? They’re Hilariously Awkward
Believe it or not, since the very first International Space Station mission in 2000, NASA has been creating expedition posters usually featuring a group photo of the crew. These posters were used to advertise expeditions and were also hung in NASA facilities and other government organizations. However, when astronauts got bored of the standard group…
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The Most Hilarious Space Memes That You Don’t Have To Be An Astronaut To Laugh At
We’ve heard our fair share of space conspiracy theories this year, so we decided to put together a collection of hilarious astrology-themed memes with the help of Bored Panda. Didn’t pass science class? Don’t worry, we promise that you don’t need to be an astronaut to understand these. From moon-landing conspiracy theories to aliens, we’ve…
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The Funniest Reactions To NASA’s First Photos From Mars
As you might be aware, NASA’s InSight robotic lander that was launched on the 5th of May reached the surface of Mars on November 26, marking another tremendous step in human ans space exploration history. Upon entering Mars’ atmosphere, InSight had reached the speed of 12,300 miles per hour (5.5 kilometers per second), a mind-boggling speed…
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This Girl Is Only 17 But NASA Is Already Preparing Her To Become The First Human On Mars
Have you ever wanted to become an astronaut when you were a kid? Well, did you become one? Unless you’re reading this article from the International Space Station, then the answer is probably not. Well, one girl from Baton Rouge, Louisiana is actually making that dream come true. At only 17 years old, Alyssa Carson…
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Boy Applies For Job at NASA and Their Response Is Absolutely Priceless
Upon posting a job opening for “Planetary Protection Officer,” NASA space agency has received countless job applications, but none as original and adorable as the one by Jack Davis, a 9-year-old with all the right qualifications to be a “Guardian of the Galaxy.” “I have seen almost all the space and alien movies I can see,”…
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Astronaut Takes the Saddest Photo Ever of Explosions & Rockets Flying Over Gaza & Israel
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have shared some incredible space photos with the Twitterverse – from aerial views of Southern Lights to even out-of-this-world selfies. But this week, European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst shared what he called his “saddest photo yet” – an image snapped above the Middle East. On Twitter, the German-born…
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Watching the Earth From Space: Incredible Satellite Photos from the European Space Agency
The European Space Agency has an incredible Observing the Earth archive that’s updated every week and each satellite image is usually accompanied by a brief essay to explain a bit about what you’re looking at. Collected here are some of our favorite images from the last few years taken with too many different satellites to mention, and you can…