On Dec. 18 at 10:58 p.m., SpaceX’s Türksat 5B mission took to the skies. On board the Falcon 9 rocket was a 4,500-kg. (~9,900-lb.) communication satellite manufactured by Airbus Defense & Space. The satellite’s purpose is to provide telecommunication and broadcasting services to various countries in Afro-Eurasia. The mission was ultimately a success. The first stage, … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: The National Air and Space Museum
This month, we ventured beyond Central Florida and traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Air and Space Museum. We had the opportunity to explore the galleries while learning more about early human aviation flight and its progression to spaceflight. Perfect for all ages, the museum’s mission is to “Commemorate, Educate, Inspire,” and it delivers! We recommend a visit … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: The Lucy Probe
Atlas V’s rocket exhaust painted the morning sky of Cocoa Beach on Oct. 16. It was a beautiful send-off of the Lucy space probe, starting its 12-year mission to explore the ancient remains of our solar system. The name Lucy is derived from the fossilized hominid skeleton, which was discovered in 1974. This paleontological find gave scientists an unprecedented look into one of … [Read more...]
To Nona & Beyond: Inspiration4
On the calm and clear evening of Sept. 15, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Inspiration4 mission into history. It represented the first all-civilian orbital mission, with the crew spending approximately three days in low Earth orbit (LEO).The mission served a dual purpose; blazing a trail for civilian space travel and raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research … [Read more...]
A Guide to No Shave November and Movember
November marks the start of both No Shave November and Movember, the time of year when people opt to hold off on shaving for the entire month. While No Shave November and Movember sound similar and are often lumped together, there are some key differences you should keep in mind before choosing which to participate in. No Shave November No Shave November was coined in … [Read more...]
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