July 2010
moustachioed asked: If manned exploration of space is to continue, what sort of advances could we see with the next generation of space suits?
euryphaesso asked: OH SNAP I'm liking the new theme :3
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abuddingproblem-deactivated2011 asked: what do you know about plants in space?
I know there are alot of experiments done up there and I figure there must be at least 1 botanist.
I know there are alot of experiments done up there and I figure there must be at least 1 botanist.
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RECOMMEND US.
Or we will eat your brains.
We file ourselves under “S” for SUPER, SPACE, SODIUM, and SCIENCE.
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Road to the Stars
Road to the Stars (Дорога к звёздам) is a 1957 russian movie, directed by special effects pioneer Pavel Klushantsev. The 50 minutes masterpiece predicted space rocket launch, artificial satellite, space station, EVA and the landing on the moon, in a scene that resembles a lot the real event, in 1969.
Road to the Stars also holds similarities to 1968 movie 2001: Space Odyssey, like a big, round...
faithfullyariana asked: Hey there!! =D I just want to say that I ADORE your Tumblr. Really, it's probably one of the coolest things I've seen. :)
I also just want to make a suggestion for the "Top Ten Songs About Space" post. There's a song called "'39" by Queen, which was written by Brian May, their guitarist, that I think is a really awesome song. It's...
I also just want to make a suggestion for the "Top Ten Songs About Space" post. There's a song called "'39" by Queen, which was written by Brian May, their guitarist, that I think is a really awesome song. It's...
“They say studying astronomy causes short-term memory loss. Next thing you know...”
– Elias Jordan via facebook
Discover The Spacesuit!
fakescience:
If you can’t go to space, you can still visit it here (It’s Full of Stars).
Thanks for the shout out! Everyone check out this very funny tumblr!
Watchunknownskywalker:
First Test Drive for Mars Rover ‘Curiosity’
This video shows the first test drive of the next Mars Rover, Curiosity, in a clean room at NASA´s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., on July 23, 2010.
Source: Read the full story at NASA JPL
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LHC closes in on massive particle →
physicsphysics:
Just keeping you all of you abreast of what’s going on with the world’s most kick-ass science experiment!
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A humanistic take on pulsar astronomy. →
To expound on my pulsar post from a few days ago, here’s some background to explain their discovery process.
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Astronauts by nation
Dark green ones, making astronauts since 1960s. Blue, 1970s. Yellow, 1980s. Orange, 1990s. Purple, 2000s.
Awesome to see how international space exploration has became since the sixties. Nothing but fair.
Source: Wikipedia.
Submitted by Vitor Diel/bumerangue
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Top ten songs about space
Space has been an inspiration for pop musicians for a long time. Whether it’s a metaphor for love, death or fear, the vacuum that surrounds our planet seems to be full of possible interpretations and themes to be sung about.
We present you a list with ten songs about space, stars, extraterrestrial life and so on. Put your helmet on and fasten your seatbelt: here we go!
10) Klaatu, “Calling...
