Who Was Wernher von Braun?
The moon landing in 1969 would not have been possible without this German rocket pioneer. Dr. Wernher von Braun will always be associated with Saturn V.
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How Was Saturn V Supported On Launchpad?
Were the Saturn V rockets standing on the launch pad with all the weight going through the F1 engines, or was it held somehow? Find out here.
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Buzz Aldrin
Who was Buzz Aldrin? In this article, I will dig into the life and biography of Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. He set foot on the Moon at 03:15:16 on July 21, 1969.
Uncovering the Nutritional Secrets of Space: What Astronauts Eat on Their Journey
Explore the intriguing dietary regimen of astronauts in space. Uncover the essential nutrients that make the cut for space travel and delve into the use of dietary supplements, such as protein powders, in their unique nutritional landscape.
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The Air Force’s Space Program MOL
The Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) was a secret project to take high-resolution photographic imagery of America’s 1960s Cold War enemies.
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The NASA Crawler
Fun facts about the Crawler-Transporters, also known as the Missile Crawler Transporter Facilities. A pair of trailed vehicles used to move NASA’s spacecraft from Vehicle Assembly Building.
Saturn V Rocket Wind Tunnel Test
The Saturn V rocket was developed and used for wind tunnel testing by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The wind tunnel testing was carried out in the rocket’s development stage to recognize and measure its integrity in the launch environment. The Mighty Saturn V Rocket Wind Tunnel Test The
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What Made The Saturn V Rocket So Powerful?
One fundamental key to the Saturn V’s rocket’s “power,” was the tremendous jump in specific impulse performance of the upper stage J-2 engines. Read on.
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The Tale of The First Man in Space Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin the first man in space. Learn more about USSR’s first cosmonaut in space and the facts behind his tragic death.
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How Much Did Saturn V Weigh?
How much did Saturn V weigh? Here you will find some basic facts of NASA’s amazing Saturn V rocket that took humans to the Moon and back.
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