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Famous Space Missions Part 3: Soyuz 1 and the first person to die in space.
Soyuz 1, launched on April 23, 1967, is remembered as one of the most tragic space missions in history, marking the first time a human...
Cyrine Badji
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Famous Space Missions Part 2: Vostok 6 and the first woman in space.
The Vostok 6 mission, launched on June 16, 1963, marked a significant milestone in space exploration as it carried Valentina Tereshkova,...
Cyrine Badji
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Famous Space Missions Part 1: Apollo 11 and the first moon landing.
The Apollo 11 mission, launched on July 16, 1969, stands as one of the most iconic achievements in human history. This mission marked the...
Cyrine Badji
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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The Challenges of Space Travel: From propulsion to life support.
Space travel is a complex and challenging endeavor that requires overcoming a range of technical and human factors. One of the primary...
Cyrine Badji
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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William Herschel: The Astronomer Who Discovered Uranus.
William Herschel, born in 1738 in Hanover, Germany, and later a British citizen, was a pivotal figure in astronomy. Originally a...
Cyrine Badji
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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Galileo and the Telescope: A New Era of Astronomical Discovery.
Galileo Galilei, born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa, Italy, was a curious and inventive child. His early education was in a monastery (a...
Cyrine Badji
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Johannes Kepler: The Architect of Planetary Motion.
Johannes Kepler, a renowned figure in the history of astronomy, made significant contributions that have shaped our understanding of the...
Cyrine Badji
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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Archimedes and the Stars: His Contributions to Early Astronomy.
Archimedes of Syracuse, born in 287 BC in the ancient city of Syracuse on the island of Sicily, was one of the most influential...
Cyrine Badji
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Why Did Pluto Get Demoted from Planet Status and What Defines a Dwarf Planet in Astrophysics?
Pluto, once hailed as the ninth planet in our solar system, underwent a cosmic demotion in 2006, a decision that has since sparked...
Cyrine Badji
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Predicting the Skies: Thales of Miletus and His Astronomical Achievements
Thales of Miletus was an ancient Greek philosopher and astronomer. Born around 624 BCE in the city of Miletus, present-day Turkey, Thales...
Cyrine Badji
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Charting the Heavens: Ptolemy's Contributions to Astronomy
Claudius Ptolemy, an influential figure in ancient astronomy and geography, made major contributions during the 2nd century. Born around...
Cyrine Badji
Aug 16, 20241 min read
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Predicting Neptune: John Couch Adams and His Contributions to Neptune's Discovery
John Couch Adams was a British astronomer whose work significantly contributed to the field of astronomy, particularly in the discovery...
Cyrine Badji
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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Eratosthenes of Cyrene: How He Calculated the Earth's Circumference
Eratosthenes of Cyrene, a prominent Greek mathematician, astronomer, and geographer, made significant contributions to astronomy (as well...
Cyrine Badji
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Carl Sagan: A Legacy of Scientific Discovery and Public Outreach
Carl Sagan was a prominent figure in astronomy and astrophysics, whose work significantly advanced our understanding of the cosmos. Born...
Cyrine Badji
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Solar Flares: Energy Bursts and Earthly Impacts
Ever wondered how bursts of energy from the Sun can affect our daily lives on Earth? Solar flares are powerful bursts of radiation...
Cyrine Badji
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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Journey to the Edge: Inside the Oort Cloud
The Oort Cloud, located at the outermost edge of our solar system, is a vast collection of icy bodies that extends far beyond Pluto's...
Cyrine Badji
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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Hidden No More: Celebrating the Impact of Mary Jackson in Space Exploration
Mary Jackson's story is about grit, brilliance, and breaking down barriers. Mary was born in Hampton, Virginia, in 1921, and faced...
Cyrine Badji
May 17, 20242 min read
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Computing the Stars: The Legacy of Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan's story is one of courage, intelligence, and determination. Born in 1910, she faced tough times because of racism, but...
Cyrine Badji
May 10, 20242 min read
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Unveiling the Secrets of Jupiter's Iconic Great Red Spot
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is home to a distinctive and famous feature known as the Great Red Spot. The Great Red...
Cyrine Badji
May 3, 20242 min read
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Exploring Earth-like Exoplanets: Top 5 Cosmic Candidates
When we gaze into the vastness of space, the search for planets resembling our own Earth is inevitable. These 5 Earth-like exoplanets...
Cyrine Badji
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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