What it really took to become an astronaut during the Space Race

As NASA prepared astronauts for its second mission into space, National Geographic had exclusive behind-the-scenes access for ...
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What is Project Athena? All about the leaked plan that could turn NASA into a private space empire

One major goal in Project Athena is to launch a new Mars exploration program named Olympus. This plan was designed to align with SpaceX’s proposal to send an uncrewed Starship mission to Mars next ...
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This No-Nonsense Cafe In Florida Serves Up The Best Eggs Benedict You’ll Ever Taste

Hidden away on the scenic shores of Merritt Island, Florida, there exists a breakfast sanctuary that locals guard with the fervor of a secret fishing spot. Cozy Corner Cafe isn’t trying to reinvent ...
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How Do Spacecraft Orbit Earth? Angular Momentum Explained By NASA

How is it possible for the ISS to stay in orbit? Learn more about the science behind orbiting Earth and more in this NASA ...
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Time-Lapse Orbit Animation Of OSIRIS-APEX's Epic Journey To Asteroid Apophis

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's name has been changed to OSIRIS-APEX for its new mission to asteroid Apophis. See its journey to ...
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U.S. Space Force Hones Realistic Training For On-Orbit War

U.S. Space Force Hones Realistic Training For On-Orbit War is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers. Subscribe now to read this content, plus receive critical ...