Category: Space Fact Friday

Space Fact Friday

World Space Week 2020

Have you been celebrating World Space Week (WSW)? This year’s theme is “Satellites Improve Life” to educate the public on the many ways satellites impact

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Water on Mars

 In 2018, scientists reported the discovery of a potential large subglacial saltwater lake near the south pole of Mars. Two years later, scientists have located

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Exploration Aboard the ISS

All aboard the ISS! Next week, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus resupply spacecraft is headed to the space station, filled with technology, scientific studies, and excitement! This

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Wildfire Smoke for Satellite View

NOAA/NASA’s Suomi NPP satellite observed the smoke and aerosols released from the Western U.S. wildfires to show how the debris have traveled across the country

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Hurricane Laura From Above

 Mighty Hurricane Laura is moving quickly through the United States, and the ISS crew is chasing the storm – from space! Along with the astronauts,

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Improve Indoor Air Quality with Plants!

 Did you know that some indoor plants contain significant purification properties? While the benefits of indoor plants may feel intuitive (read: biophilia), retired NASA scientist

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