This series chronicles the history of space exploration, from the invention of the rocket in China in the thirteenth century to the latest in space probes and technological advancements. Each book includes vivid images, time lines, diagrams, and captivating quotes from those who experienced space ...
61 “太空探测器的秘密(Secrets of the Space Probes)” 2010年8月26日 讲述太空探测器曾做过的事,以及它们在未来能够做的事,如寻找类地行星和外星生命。 62 “小行星攻击(Asteroid Attack)” 2010年9月2日 讲述小行星对过去和现在所产生的影响、它们对文明的贡献、以及人类在小行星上生活的可能性。 63 “...
they have also landed multiple probes on Mars, including several very successful rovers, landed a probe on Saturn’s moon Titan, as well as asteroids and comets. They have placed spacecraft into orbit around Jupiter and Saturn and sent the very first probes out of the solar system. ...
This essay describes the history of space radioisotope power systems, the struggles to ensure safe operations, and the political confrontation over whether or not to allow the launch the Galileo and Cassini space probes to the outer planets. Effectively, these efforts have led to the successful ...
30 “宇宙中最大的东西(Biggest Things in Space)” 2008年4月15日 讲述宇宙中各种最大的东西,如超星系团、超大质量黑洞等。 31 “重力(Gravity)” 2008年4月22日 讲述重力在宇宙中所扮演的角色、失重如何影响宇航员和Reduced gravity aircraft的原理。
Space This Tiny Martian Rock Could Rewrite History—NASA’s New Discovery Explained! NASA’s Perseverance rover has just made another game-changing discovery on Mars—but this one could be the most important yet. A freshly collected rock sample, intriguingly named “Silver Mountain,” is sparking...
Explore the evolution of aerospace telemetry, from early radio systems to advanced digital tech enabling space missions, monitoring, and real-time control.
In "The Art of Space," artist Ron Miller tells the story of space art, from the 1600s through the present, as illuminated by more than 350 images from some of the greatest space artists of all time.
Mosquitoes have profoundly affected human history and continue to threaten human health through the transmission of a diverse array of pathogens. The phylogeny of mosquitoes has remained poorly characterized due to difficulty in taxonomic sampling and li
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