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How Spacewalks Work
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When astronauts talk moonwalking, they don't mean the Michael Jackson dance move. Spacewalks take an entire day of preparation -- and a 240-pound space suit.
How did they get a huge IMAX camera to the top of Mt. Everest?
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I really enjoyed How IMAX Works. The article says the camera weighs over 200 pounds -- so how did they create the IMAX films in the space shuttle, or the one on Mt. Everest? There is no way people lugged a 200-pound camera to the top of Mt. Everest!
Rocket Pictures
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These rocket pictures explore the people, science and technologies behind rocket development. Check out this informative series of rocket pictures.
How Solar Sails Work
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What is a solar sail? How can you use sunlight to move a spacecraft in outer space? In this article, HowStuffWorks will show you how solar sail technology works, take an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission and find out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
How the Orion CEV Will Work
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NASA needs a vehicle capable of carrying crew and payloads to Earth orbit, the moon and Mars. Learn about the basics of the new crew exploration vehicle.
How long can a human survive in outer space?
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How long can a human survive in outer space? In science fiction movies, this seems to be an area of much creative license, with some people exploding instantly, and others surviving for nearly a minute without long-term ill effect. I read once that one's blood would boil, but I read elsewhere that this isn't true. So what is it?
How Virgin Galactic Works
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Virgin Galactic is the first commercial space tourism company, offering flights to space. Read about Virgin Galactic.
How Rocket Engines Work
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Rocket engines harness the energy to get a spaceship off the ground. Learn about solid-fuel rocket engines, liquid-propellant rockets and the future of rocket engines.
Where Is the Hubble Telescope and How Does It Work?
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The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most amazing machines in orbit right now. Learn more about the Hubble Space Telescope and how it works.
How Antimatter Spacecraft Will Work
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Antimatter has the ability to store incredible amounts of energy in a very small space. See how it will work.