Tag: Space Exploration

49 years ago: Apollo 1 Astronauts Sacrifice Lives for Exploration of Space

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Next month will mark the 49th anniversary of the Apollo 1 tragedy in which the lives of three astronauts were lost. It was a pivotal moment for the space program and one from which many valuable lessons were learned. Get the story from Fionna McDonald writing at Science Alert.

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WATCH: Citizen-Funded Solar Sail Will Fly in May

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A small spacecraft powered entirely by the sun and funded by people like you and me will take flight in May. Get the details and a video animation that shows the design concept from Science Alert.    

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