The Evolution of the Wheel [Infographic]
An infographic of the evolution of the wheel, from the early beginnings to our days. The wheel has been one of the most important discovery for all the civilizations.
First-ever video of a live Giant Squid
First-ever video of a live giant squid by Discovery and NH, during a mission including more than 400 hours in the abyss and more than 100 sub dives. Image © NHK/NEP/Discovery Channel
Space Shuttle 30 years…Thank you NASA! (best pictures)
The Nasa space shuttle has been launched 135 times, carrying 355 astronauts a total of 870 million kilometres. The first launch of the space shuttle was on April 12, 1981, with the launch of space shuttle Columbia. Four other shuttles – Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour – were made.
Retrieval of Discovery’s solid rocket booster
For the first time, NASA has released high-definition video taken during the retrieval of solid rocket booster segments from the Atlantic Ocean. The solid rocket boosters provided 144 million horsepower of thrust for the final launch of space shuttle Discovery on its STS-133 mission.
Endeavour awaiting its last mission
Endeavour patiently awaiting its last mission before a well deserved retirement. After Discovery, Endeavour is the second legendary orbiter to be put in a museum. For NASA, it’s the end of an era. via zmescience
Space shuttle Discovery going home
The space shuttle Discovery is seen framed by a window aboard the International Space Station after the undocking of the two spacecraft.
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International Space Station expands
The developing International Space Station (ISS) has changed its appearance again. In a recently completed rendezvous, the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery, in its final flight, visited the ISS and added components that included the Leonardo Multi Purpose Logistics Module.
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Goodbye Discovery
Space shuttle Discovery has docked at the International Space Station on its final visit before becoming a museum.
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Arabia Dunes from Mars Odyssey
Sand dunes shaped like blue-black flames lie next to a central hill within an unnamed, 120-kilometer-wide (75-mile-wide) crater in eastern Arabia on Mars.
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