Amazing facts
Tardigrades
Tardigrades were first discovered in 1773 by German zoologist Johann August Ephraim Goeze, who initially named them "water bears" due to their bear-like appearance.
Tardigrades
Tardigrades were first discovered in 1773 by German zoologist Johann August Ephraim Goeze, who initially named them "water bears" due to their bear-like appearance.
Types of stars
Carbon stars are characterized by an excess of carbon compounds in their atmospheres, resulting in a reddish appearance.
Types of stars
Carbon stars are characterized by an excess of carbon compounds in their atmospheres, resulting in a reddish appearance.
Journey to Mars
Entry into Mars poses challenges due to the planet's thin air. Specialized heat shields & parachutes are crucial for a safe landing.
Journey to Mars
Entry into Mars poses challenges due to the planet's thin air. Specialized heat shields & parachutes are crucial for a safe landing.
Space weather
Solar flares occur when built up magnetic energy is suddenly released, emitting intense radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Space weather
Solar flares occur when built up magnetic energy is suddenly released, emitting intense radiation across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Space accidents
Kalpana Chawla was among the crew members who lost their lives when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry into Earth's atmosphere.
Space accidents
Kalpana Chawla was among the crew members who lost their lives when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry into Earth's atmosphere.
Life in space
Astronauts consume specially prepared space food, including items like shrimp cocktail and thermostabilized entrees.
Life in space
Astronauts consume specially prepared space food, including items like shrimp cocktail and thermostabilized entrees.