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How Do Spacecraft Re-enter the Earth's Atmosphere?
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Spacecraft reentry into the Earth is a tricky process. Find out how spacecraft re-entry works and why spacecraft are likely to burn up upon re-entry.
How the Gemini Spacecraft Worked
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The Gemini spacecraft took 20 astronauts to space and back. Find out how the Gemini spacecraft took NASA one step closer to landing on the moon.
How the Apollo Spacecraft Worked
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The Apollo program was initiated with the goal of landing a man on the moon. What was the spacecraft that helped make this giant leap for mankind?
How Self-healing Spacecraft Will Work
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Scientists are now developing a new type of composite material that will allow spacecraft to repair themselves. Learn more about this amazing future technology.
How is oxygen made aboard a spacecraft?
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Oxygen made aboard a spacecraft is done through the use of oxygen generators. Learn about oxygen made aboard a spacecraft.
How is carbon dioxide eliminated aboard a spacecraft?
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To get carbon dioxide eliminated aboard a spacecraft you need a system similar to SCUBA. Learn about carbon dioxide elimination.
10 Fictional Spacecraft We Wish Were Real
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In honor of Douglas Adams and galactic hitchhikers everywhere, we submit this list of 10 spacecraft that we hopelessly pine for. Mindboggingly beautiful!
How are the Voyager spacecraft able to transmit radio messages so far?
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The Voyager spacecraft use 23-watt radios. This is higher than the 3 watts a typical cell phone uses, but in the grand scheme of things it is still a low-power transmitter. The key to receiving the signals is therefore not the power of the radio, but a combination of three other things.
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.
Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?
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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?