10 Interesting Fact About The science and technology behind space exploration
10 Interesting Fact About The science and technology behind space exploration
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Space aircraft can move at a speed of more than 28,000 km/hour to reach the earth's orbit.
The largest planet in our solar system, namely Jupiter, has a strong magnetic field so that it can protect the earth from harmful solar radiation.
The first man -made satellite that was launched into the earth's orbit was Sputnik 1 in 1957 by the Soviet Union.
Astronauts can adapt to zero gravity in space for several months, but they have decreased bone density and muscle loss due to lack of physical activity.
Saturn V rocket used to launch Apollo mission to the Moon is the largest rocket ever built by humans.
In space, temperatures can reach more than 120 degrees Celsius during the day and more than minus 170 degrees Celsius at night.
The GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite is used to determine the location on Earth with an accuracy of up to a few meters.
Space aircraft have a water recycling system to minimize the needs of fresh water.
Robot Mars Curiosity weighs more than 900 kg and is equipped with 17 cameras to take the surface image of Mars.
Hubble Space Telescope, famous space telescope, can see objects up to millions of light years away and have produced extraordinary images from the distant universe.
