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Space race timeline - Royal Museums Greenwich
The space race was a 20th Century struggle between two nation-states, the Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States (US). The pursuit for both was the domination of space flight technologies. The competition began on 2 August 1955, when the Soviet Union responded to the US announcement of their similar intent to launch artificial satellites. The space race has its origins in the nuclear arms ...
The New Space Race | Power & Politics in 21st Century
The next 50 years of space exploration will change the face of global politics. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much as mountains, rivers and seas have on Earth. In his new book, The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World, author Tim Marshall lays bare the geopolitical realities to show how we got here and where we’re going. Below ...
Moon landing conspiracy theories, debunked - Royal Museums Greenwich
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Space and astronomy - Royal Museums Greenwich
The new space race: a high-stakes competition of politics and power Competition between the USA, China and Russia will have consequences for all of us here on Earth. But how is this 21st century space race different to the last one?
Apollo 11 crew - Royal Museums Greenwich
Apollo 11 Moon landing The landing of Apollo 11 was not only the culmination of the Space Race, but of years worth of technical and scientific planning and design. The Apollo 9 and 10 missions also took place in 1969 and were integral to the success of the Moon landing.
Why did we stop going to the Moon? - Royal Museums Greenwich
Space Race timeline Apollo 17 was the only Apollo mission not to carry any astronauts who had previously been test pilots. After the cancellation of Apollo 18, the Apollo mission that Schmitt had originally intended to go on, the scientific community lobbied that he be put onto Apollo 17.
Space newsletter correct answer | Royal Museums Greenwich
Congratulations, that's the correct answer. The International Space Station travels at around 17,500 miles an hour and completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 90 minutes, meaning it orbits us around 16 times a day.
Space newsletter incorrect answer | Royal Museums Greenwich
The correct answer was C - 16 times. The International Space Station travels at around 17,500 miles an hour and completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 90 minutes, meaning it orbits us around 16 times a day. What do astronauts eat in space? How are foods and drinks prepared for the long journey into space? How do the astronauts eat and drink?
Remembrance: A Call to Mind - Royal Museums Greenwich
Remembrance: A Call to Mind 1pm- 1.10pm | Outside the National Maritime Museum The commemorations will begin with a Reveille from Bugle Major, Sergeant Jake Pugsley. Keynote speaker Ally Musthan will give a short speech introducing the day and the events coming up. This will be followed by a one minute silence.
Could we live on Mars? Human exploration and the Red Planet
One concept involves building an orbital space station first before establishing any regular human presence on Mars. This could reduce the risks involved in getting crews onto and off the planet, at least initially.
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