Sudden changes in space weather, such as solar flares, for example, could have significant health implications for crew and passengers.
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When you’re an astronaut landing on the Moon, you can’t rely on the same gravitational cues we have on Earth. But regimented training with sensory devices could one day prevent spatial disorientation.
Experts insist there is no scientific reason for allowing these fossils to travel to space.
The Overview Effect describes the transformative impact of seeing Earth from space and feeling profoundly connected to our planet and concerned for it. That’s at odds with the impact of space tourism.
The students produced 33 experiment vials, which were boarded on the SpaceX Crew Dragon 24 and launched in December.
Flying the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars is the equivalent of flying one at about 100,000 feet on Earth. Tricky, considering the highest helicopter flight ever recorded maxed out at 42,000 feet.
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