Things About Space That Movies Get Wrong
In fiction, the gaps in humanity's knowledge of space have been filled by creativity and speculation. These are some things about space that movies get wrong.
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The Year Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Would End
Like many before him, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking predicted the world would end, but he had some pretty specific reasons for his beliefs.
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Disturbing Details Found In Gus Grissom's Autopsy Report
Astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom died in a spacecraft fire in 1967, and though his autopsy report was never made public, we do know some of its details.
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7 Ancient Weapons Created From Outer Space Materials
One thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Fired A Gun In Space
The vast majority of the scientific experiments conducted in space have had to do with space itself, such as its effects on the astronauts or the spacecraft.
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The Strange Request Star Trek's Creator Had In His Last Will
Gene Roddenberry had a long fascination with space, aka, the final frontier, so the "Star Trek" creator's strange request in his last will seems fitting.
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Here's How The Astronauts Stuck In Space On The Boeing Starliner Will Survive
Two astronauts went to space on an eight-day mission on NASA's Boeing Starliner, but now they're likely stuck in orbit until 2025. Here's how they'll survive.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Challenger Disaster
Decades after the Challenger disaster killed all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, there are still things that defy explanation.
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Things Fly Me To The Moon Just Ignores About The Moon Landing
"Fly Me to the Moon" tells the tale of NASA creating a fake moon landing. Though it pulls from real events and people, it ignores a lot about the real event.
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The Real Reason NASA Frequently Alters Its Photos
NASA frequently alters its photos, which has fueled many conspiracy theories. But there's a reason why the government agency engages in the practice.
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What Caused The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster?
While technically the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster was caused by an issue with the left wing, there was much more to it behind the scenes.
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The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit NASA
NASA is responsible for some of the most monumental achievements in human history, but they are not strangers to scandals. Here are some of the biggest.
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The Hidden Truth Of Christa McAuliffe
Set to be the first civilian in space, Christa McAuliffe died in the Challenger disaster. She was more than just a hero and a teacher astronaut, though.
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The Hidden Truth Of The Space Shuttle Challenger Crew
One of the most infamous of all space missions, the Challenger disaster shocked the world and changed NASA forever. But there's far more to the doomed mission.
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The Chilling Final Words Of The Apollo 1 Crew
The three-man crew of Apollo 1 called out for help after a fire started during a launch simulation. These were the chilling final words of the astronauts.
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Did The Space Shuttle Columbia Crew Die Instantly?
In 2003, as it reentered the Earth's atmosphere, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated. But did the crew die instantly? You might be surprised at the answer.
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Astronauts Who Died Tragically During Missions
Space travel is still a risky endeavor and one for the brave and bold. Of the few that have earned the job of astronaut, some have paid the ultimate price.
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The Challenger Disaster Timeline Explained
January 28, 1986 still lives on in the minds of many people. The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion was a tragic event that shook NASA -- and the world.
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Why NASA Was Never The Same After The Challenger Disaster
When the Challenger exploded in 1986 carrying seven people, the nation collectively mourned. Here's why NASA was never the same after the Challenger disaster.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Columbia Crew?
The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on Saturday, February 1, 2003, when reentering the Earth's atmosphere. Here's what happened to the bodies of the crew.
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These Were The Final Words Of The Space Shuttle Columbia's Crew
The Space Shuttle Columbia's seven-person crew died on February 1, 2003, when the orbiter disintegrated upon reentering the Earth's atmosphere.
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The Chilling Final Words Of The Space Shuttle Challenger's Crew
Seven astronauts lost their lives on the Space Shuttle Challenger shortly after it launched in 1986. These were the chilling final words of the crew.
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The Worst Part Of The Apollo 1 Disaster Isn't What You Think
The first fatal disaster of the space race was horrific as it was tragic, with three trapped astronauts burned alive. But even this might not be the worst part.
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The Eerie Connection Between Jesus' Death And A Solar Eclipse
There may be a description of an eclipse in the New Testament, as the gospels of Luke and Mark both mention darkness when Jesus died of crucifixion.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Apollo 1 Crew?
The Apollo 1 exploded during a rehearsal test and killed Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White, and Roger B. Chaffee. Here's what happened to their bodies.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of The Challenger Crew?
The Challenger disaster happened on January 28, 1986, and changed the course of space exploration. Here's what happened to the bodies of the crew.
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False Facts About Solar Eclipses You Should Never Believe
There's a scientific explanation for the phenomenon of solar eclipses, but that hasn't stopped people from believing some pretty wild things about them.
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