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The DSKEY input module (right) shown alongside the Apollo Guidance Computer's main casing (left)

Mariner 10: First Space Probe to Mercury

Space Probes

Mariner 10: First Space Probe to Mercury

Engines are placed at offset. The smaller black holes is for the gas generator exhaust.

Octaweb Structure

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Merlin Engines powering Falcon 9

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Merlin Engines powering Falcon 9

Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy and Starship

Rocket Science

Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy and Starship

Grid fins located near the top of first stage of Falcon 9 rocket

Grid Fins: The Wings for Re-entry!

SpaceX

Grid Fins: The Wings for Re-entry!

Pedro Paulet: Peruvian Space Age Pioneer

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Pedro Paulet: Peruvian Space Age Pioneer

Helios — Experiments and Instruments

Space Probes

Helios — Experiments and Instruments

Margaret Hamilton: The Software Queen

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Margaret Hamilton: The Software Queen

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Understanding James Webb Images: Color, Curves and Spikes

The last few days were great for science. We got some very beautiful, information-packed images from deep space. All thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Not seen the images yet? The image you see above is at a distance of 4.24 billion light years away from us! And the age of our planet is […]

Challenges with Space Telescope

A near-infrared image of exoplanet 51 Eridani b captured by the Gemini Planet Imager on 18 December 2014. Credit: J. Rameau (UdeM) and C. Marois (NRC Herzberg).

James Webb ST & Infrared astronomy

Labelled diagram of James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb & Hubble Telescope

NASA launched James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on December 24. JWST will succeed the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA’s flagship telescope that has been in service for more than three decades.

China National Space Administration

We have discussed about the significant works done by NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, ISRO, and JAXA. In this article, we will discuss about China National Space Administration (CNSA), its journey, and its achievements. China’s space program evolved largely in secret under the joint control of the Chinese military and the Commission on Science, Technology, and Industry […]

The Japanese Experiment Module Kibo laboratory and Exposed Facility are featured in this image photographed by a crew member on the International Space Station while Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-127) remains docked with the station.

JAXA: Japan’s space endeavors!

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is responsible for all civilian space activities in Japan, with activities ranging from basic space research to ongoing space missions.

Aryabhata was India's first satellite and was designed for studies of X-ray astronomy, aeronomics and solar physics. Unfortunately, a power failure halted experiments after 4 days in orbit, and all signals from the spacecraft were lost after 5 days of operation.

ISRO: Taking India into Space Club!

We have discussed about the significant works done by NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos. In this article, we will discuss about Indian Space Research Organization, its journey, and its achievements. From carrying parts of the first rocket on a bicycle to finding water on the Moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come a long […]