If there’s anything to take away from Space Week, it’s an appreciation for the dizzying complexity that comes with sending humans into outer space. Exact precision must be taken every step of the way, from the endless calculations that are needed to design flight trajectory to … [Read more...] about How a bra-maker wound up designing the Apollo spacesuits
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20 everyday inventions that wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for space travel
For those who might think space travel is an unnecessary expense, you might want to reconsider. The fact of the matter is that many of the tools and appliances we use on a daily basis are the result of new technologies developed for the purpose of space travel. Take camera … [Read more...] about 20 everyday inventions that wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for space travel
Creating the Apollo lunar module changed the way we work down on Earth
Something absolutely crazy about Apollo lunar module was that it couldn’t be flight-tested before use. The first time each lunar module got a shakedown flight was the moment it was being used in space. It also meant that the astronauts flying the lunar module could only ever … [Read more...] about Creating the Apollo lunar module changed the way we work down on Earth
Space week: Celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing
If you really think about it, the fact that humans managed to step foot on the moon in 1969 is absolutely mind-boggling. It remains one of humanity’s greatest feats and continues to capture the hearts and minds of people all over the world. That’s why in honor of the Apollo … [Read more...] about Space week: Celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing