Space Exploration

We will never stop wondering if life can be found on other planets outside of Earth. As far as our solar system is concerned, Earth looks to be the only habitable planet as it carries all of the elements that organisms need to thrive. But is this true? What about Uranus? Let’s find out! So, …

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Although the planets in our solar system and beyond boast many similarities, they’re also quite different in a number of ways. Regardless of how lifeless a planet may seem, this hasn’t stopped experts from looking into what they have to provide, especially with the planets in our solar system. But what about Jupiter, specifically? Well, …

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As we’ve studied our solar system throughout history, many people have wondered if other nearby planets would be habitable. Unfortunately, most data points in the direction that the planets in our solar system wouldn’t be able to support human life. But what about Saturn, specifically? Well, here is everything you are going to want to …

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Space might look pretty in the pictures, but it’s actually a very hostile environment where a lot can go wrong. Why is this the case? Well, space isn’t like Earth at all. For a start, there isn’t any gravity in space, which means astronauts have much less control over their movements. It’s also freezing cold, …

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Maybe you’ve dreamed of being an astronaut since you were a little child. And now you’re finally of the age where you can apply to become one. You can’t wait! Before you know it, you might be on that space shuttle, flying up to the cosmos. Oh, if only it was that easy, hey? I’m …

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We all come in different shapes and sizes. Some of us are tall. Some of us are short. And some of us are somewhere in between. With each height comes advantages and disadvantages. But can height be a factor in determining whether or not you can fulfill your dreams of becoming an astronaut? Can you …

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Space is a very different environment from Earth. One of the key environmental differences is that there isn’t any oxygen up in space, whilst there is plenty here on Earth. After all, it’s what keeps us, Earthlings, alive. So how do astronauts survive when they’re rocketed up to live and work for extended periods of …

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You would think that communicating with your fellow astronauts while you’re up in space is no problem at all. In fact, you’d probably think that it’s as easy as it is on Earth. You simply open your mouth and relay the words. Well, the view might be good for astronauts up in space, but the …

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The journey up to space is like no other to be found on Earth. It’s one that so many of us dream of, yet only a select few of highly trained astronauts get to embark on this unique endeavor. Who knows? Maybe with the developments in recreational space travel, we all might get a chance …

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Being an astronaut is the dream of many. Perhaps it’s yours too. Well, it’s no easy road to becoming an astronaut. In fact, it takes about 10 years from the very start of the process, which is schooling, to the very end, that of being given status as a qualified astronaut. Such an intense and …

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Just because they have to live and work in zero gravity doesn’t mean astronauts can’t take care of daily hygiene necessities. In the same vein, even if they have access to hygiene essentials, the process isn’t exactly the same as it is on Earth. Teeth brushing is one such example. So, how do astronauts brush …

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Working on a space station may come with a decent list of comforts for the astronauts, but they don’t have access to every luxury that they’re used to down on Earth. Not only does this present varying challenges to daily routines, but it can require some ingenuity to find solutions. Clothing and washing are a …

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Considering the amount of time astronauts spend in space, they have to find a way to keep up with hygiene as often as possible. But what about showering, specifically? Can they have them; is it even possible? Well, here is everything you are going to want to know. So, can astronauts shower in space? Due to …

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Working in outer space generally comes with long shifts and extended periods of time away from comforts back home. But what about television, specifically? Can astronauts watch it? And if so, what can they watch? Well, here is everything you are going to want to know. So, can astronauts watch TV in space? Thankfully, with the …

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The human body goes through a fair number of changes when spending time in space. Besides, it is an entirely different environment, after all. And without gravity and without the need to walk for an extended period of time, it naturally leads to the question of how astronauts fair when they return home. Can they …

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Being an astronaut sounds exciting and all, but let’s be honest – their lives are very different. It naturally leads us to question whether they can do things we can do – such as drinking alcohol. Are they allowed to, or would they even want to be able to in space? Here is everything you …

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Working and living in space comes with a decent list of stressors that many astronauts are guaranteed to experience. It isn’t uncommon for some people to resort to cigarettes to help them relax, but can astronauts do the same? Are they even allowed to? Is it even physically possible? Well, here is everything you are …

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It might come as some surprise to you, but you can’t just sign on the dotted line with Nasa and then venture up into space. Astronauts have to train before they make that daring trip up into the cosmos. They have to train for a variety of different situations. One of those is the reality …

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There are plenty of places we can get lost. We can get lost in the woods. Lost at sea. Hell, lost in the grocery store. But we’ve never lost in space. We’re always where we’re supposed to be on planet Earth. Astronauts, on the other hand, are given a very unique opportunity. Not just because …

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These days, we can’t imagine life without the internet. We use it for so many essential activities. It’s allowed us to communicate like no other generation that’s come before us. This isn’t a problem if someone is on the other side of the world as long as we have the internet. But what if someone …

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Cellphones, hey? We all say we need to spend less time on them. Or at least, that we want to spend less time on them. But they’ve become such a fundamental tool in our everyday life that we just seem to find that screen time racking up and up. So, do astronauts get a chance …

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There are a lot of requirements to become an astronaut. But what about tattoos specifically, are they allowed to have them when applying or after joining NASA? Here is what you will be interested to know. So, can astronauts have tattoos? Astronauts can have tattoos; there is nothing in the NASA rules, guidelines, or requirements …

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By now, we’re all fully aware that life in space is pretty different compared to down here on Earth. Not only are the laws of nature different up there but so too are we. For instance, do astronauts look the same? Sound the same?….. Weigh the same? Well, let’s find out. So, why does an …

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Burping, as we all know, is an unavoidable involuntary human act. Or, in some cases, it’s voluntary. But what about for astronauts specifically? Can, or would they want to in space? And if so, what would happen once they belch? Here is the surprising truth… So, can Astronauts burp in space? Astronauts can burp in space. …

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When there are billions of undiscovered entities out there in the universe, what we actually want to know is whether or not astronauts can fart in space. It’s a daily occurrence for us, humans, back on Earth. For some of us, it seems to be a much more regular occurrence. There are so many questions …

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Many professions require good eyesight, from firefighters to police and surgeons to lifeguards. But is good eyesight a fundamental requirement for being an astronaut? Does having impaired vision prevent you from being able to be one, and what are NASA’s policies on the matter even? Here is everything you are going to want to know. …

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Can’t afford commercial space travel but want to see Mars? Maybe there is an alternative. Maybe you can train to be an astronaut, fly up to space, then jump from your space station towards Mars and float all the way there for free. Or maybe not…. In actuality, it’s a very scary thought, isn’t it? …

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Trying to solve the 68kg astronaut on Earth problem? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today, you can find the answer along with the method to get there. So, what is the weight of a 68kg astronaut on Earth? The weight of a 68 kg astronaut on earth is 664.4N (Newtons). This is otherwise …

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We all wonder about it. It’s a natural impulse, after all. Besides, astronauts are out in space for months on end and there is no denying that they have downtime. But is jerking something they are known to get up to? Let’s find out! So, do astronauts jerk in space? Astronauts may jerk off in …

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Being an astronaut seems to have an endless list of challenges, and using the restroom when you need to is definitely one of them. They obviously don’t have access to a toilet at all times. But how do they manage in such circumstances; is a diaper part of their arsenal? So, do astronauts wear diapers? If an …

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It’s a question that many of us may have thought, but few ever stop to ask. Besides, they are so important for females here on earth. But do female astronauts need to wear bras in space? And do they even do so? Let’s find out. So, do female astronauts wear bras in space? Female astronauts …

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Outer space can be highly intimidating, and we know the space helmet has a vital purpose, but the curious mind can’t help but wonder what space would be like without it. More specifically, what happens if you take your helmet off in space? In a mere few seconds, all of the astronauts’ lungs’ oxygen will be …

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What does it actually take to survive in space? Is it the suit, is it the helmet? What is more important for an astronaut, and what item is more important to their survival? Fascinated by the topic, I spent time researching. Here is what you want to know. So, can you survive in space with …

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Venus is full of scientific wonders, from being the hottest planet in our solar system to having 92 times the surface pressure than we have here on Earth. Mankind has carried out many unmanned missions to Venus, but we have yet set foot on its surface. There are many variables to consider when considering a …

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There’s something rather fascinating about the diet of astronauts. Particularly, the first foods that were ever eaten there. But what fruit made its way passed the lips of a human outside the earths atmosphere for the first time? I spent some time researching NASAs historical records to find out! So, what was the first fruit …

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Leaving items on the moon. It’s not what you would initially imagine astronauts doing on their missions and explorations of Earths bright white satellite. But it has been done routinely since we first landed there. Even golf balls made it. But how many were left? Let’s find out! So, how many golf balls are on …

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Astronauts have a truly amazing job. From operating science experiments on the International Space station to Exploring space. But what do they typically do when not on an expedition and are here on Earth? Intrigued, I spent some time researching to find out! So, what do astronauts do when not in space? Astronauts spend most …

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The exploration of Mars by remote spacecraft dates back until the 1960s. Today, the United States Space agency NASA continues its search of the Red Planet through various technologies. Rovers are particular planetary surface exploration devices that are used. But how many are there? Here is what you want to know. So, how many rovers …

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Have you heard of the terms cosmonauts and astronauts and are not sure how they differ? I don’t blame you. I thought the same thing. So, I decided to do some research to find out what these words mean, why, and when they are used. So, what is the difference between a cosmonaut vs. an …

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One of the most iconic and impressive astronomical explorations to date have been to the Moon. But what countries and space agencies have managed to get there? Intrigued, I spent some time researching and here is what I found. So how many countries have been to the Moon? Five countries have been to the moon, …

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Astronomy and Astrophysics are closely aligned and in many ways it is hard to distinguish between them. Despite their close ties, there are distinctions which will be the purpose of this article today. So, what is the major distinction between Astronomy vs Astrophysics? In theory, Astronomy is the study of the universe beyond the earth’s …

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