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How Space Tourism Works
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The space tourism industry offers people a way to take the ultimate vacation. Learn about space tourism and find out how you can become a space tourist.
Hypersonic Speed Explained: How Hypersonic Planes Work
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Higher, farther, faster: NASA's X-43A plane is destined to set new speed records. What sets the X-43A apart from other rocket-powered aircraft is that it is powered by a scramjet engine. Learn all about it.
What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA?
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What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA? Gimbals help ships and space ships stay correctly oriented. Find out what is a gimbal.
How far in advance should I check the weather forecast?
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If you check the weather regularly, you may have wondered how much good it does you. Learn when the best time to check weather in advance is.
Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?
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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.
How Towing Race Cars Works
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Race car towing is the best way to transport a race car, but do you know what all it entails? Learn how race car towing works in this article.
How Stock Car Telemetry Works
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Stock car telemetry helps racers make tweaks to their vehicles before big races. Learn more about stock car telemetry at HowStuffWorks.
Saab Sports Cars
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Founded in 1937 to build aircraft, Saab turned its postwar attention to making reliable luxury and sports cars. Learn more about Saab sports cars.
How Patriot Missiles Work
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Patriot missiles are designed to detect, target and then hit an incoming missile. How do the systems do that?
How the Gibbs Aquada Works
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The Gibbs Aquada got billionaire Richard Branson across the English Channel. Check out this truly unique vehicle.