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Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race.

Beryl Markham, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west, describes her childhood on a farm in Kenya, her apprenticeship as a horse trainer, and her later career as a pioneer aviator who piloted passengers and supplies in a small plane to remote corners of Africa.

As the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, the award-winning historian and perennial New York Times best-selling author takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy’s inspiring challenge, and America’s race to the moon.

This new and long-awaited sequel to Carl Sagan's international best seller continues the electrifying journey through space and time, linking worlds within and worlds billions of miles away and envisioning a future of science tempered with wisdom. Based on National Geographic's internationally-renowned television series, this groundbreaking and visually stunning book explores how science and civilization grew up together.

Until the End of Time is Brian Greene's breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to find meaning in the face of this vast expanse. Greene takes us on a journey from the big bang to the end of time, exploring how lasting structures formed, how life and mind emerged, and how we grapple with our existence through narrative, myth, religion, creative expression, science, the quest for truth, and a deep longing for the eternal.

Imagine a region in space where the force of gravity is so strong that nothing - not even light - can escape. This phenomenon is a black hole: one of the most exotic, mind-boggling, and profound subjects in astrophysics. Nearly everyone has heard of black holes, but few people outside of complex scientific fields understand their true nature and their implications for our universe. No movie, novel, or other fictional treatment of black holes matches Professor Filippenko’s absorbing presentation of the actual science behind these amazing objects.

With impressive examples von Däniken illustrates some of the numerous cities that were dug underground as safe harbors from the destructive boulders. Miles and miles of underground passageways have been discovered around the world as they made space for villages and entire cities. To end the book, von Däniken presents his newest discoveries of an event: In 2017, the author was informed that strange mummified creatures were found near the Peruvian village of Nazca. One of the mummies, apparently several thousand years ago, had been implanted with a metal plate under the skin.

🌑🔮 The Echoing Silence | A Haunted House Horror Story 👻🏚️Ready for a spine-chilling journey into the unknown? 🕯️🖤 In this eerie tale, we step into an abandoned house that holds dark secrets... 🏚️👀 The air is thick with mystery, and something in the shadows is waiting... 😱🎧 Listen closely, if you dare!🔮 The Echoing Silence will leave you questioning what’s real. 🚪👻🔹 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more spooky stories!🔹 Hit the BELL 🔔 to stay updated on the latest horrors!#HorrorStory #HauntedHouse #SpookyTales #GhostStory ...

Átomos & Bits analiza cómo se secó el Mediterráneo hace 5,5 millones de años..., y cómo volverá a secarse en el futuro, analiza los "tres monstruos rojos" descubiertos en el universo primitivo y da la fecha de la llegada de Apple Intelligence a Europa.

Tribute to Howard Hughes - Host of The Unexplained. Sadly, on 17th of November 2024, we all received news that Howard Hughes, the presenter of The Unexplained with Howard Hughes, had passed away one week prior. There have been hundreds of tributes to the man, who, through his work on radio, tv, and podcast, many came to respect, enjoy, and in a strange way, become friends with. Such an incredible talent, and an incredible person. Thanks for everything. R. I. P. Howard Hughes.

Have you ever paused to wonder about the invisible blanket that surrounds our planet? Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Earth's atmosphere. From the troposphere where weather brews to the stratosphere that shields us from harmful UV rays, we'll explore each layer and its vital role in sustaining life.

🚀 NASA's New Probe Explorers Program: Revolutionizing Space Missions | AXIS vs. PRIMA Discover NASA's innovative Probe Explorers program, bridging the gap between Flagship and smaller space missions. Learn about two groundbreaking candidates: 📡 AXIS (Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite): Studies supermassive black holesFeatures large field of viewHigh spatial resolution capabilities 🔭 PRIMA (Probe Far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics): Explores far-infrared wavelength spectrumInvestigates planet formationStudies star and black hole creation 🌌 Join us as we explore how these missions ...

Join us as we explore the James Webb Space Telescope's discovery of 'Red Monsters'—massive galaxies that challenge our understanding of the early universe. We also delve into the Space Force's groundbreaking partnerships with commercial satellite companies, ESA and JAXA's deep space cooperation, and SpaceX's potential for increased Starship launches. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of space exploration and international collaboration. Sources: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/james-webb-space-telescope/...

Send us a textJohn and Gerry Tedesco are likely the world's most experienced civilian UAP trackers. They've logged hundreds of hours of data collection in their mobile lab Nightcrawler units with dozens of high-quality sensor instruments, including advanced radar equipment for which they acquired a special license. We discuss their history as electrical engineers, their UAP observation work so far, their harrowing close encounter, and their plans for future projects. Support WTUFO: https://www.patreon.com/wtufo Shop Spacefare: https://spacefare.etsy.com Watch on YouTube: https://...

Discover how Mars' ancient atmosphere might be trapped in its surface clay, offering new insights into the Red Planet's history and potential resources for future missions. Plus, explore the revolutionary use of quantum computing in optimizing spacecraft trajectories for Mars missions, paving the way for more efficient interplanetary travel. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking studies that could redefine our approach to exploring Mars and beyond. Sources: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/where-did-mars-atmosphere-go https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/11/21/...

Today, you’ll learn about how whales could be carrying on conversations from over 60 miles away, the struggles of foster moms in the 1600s, and why your blood pressure reading might be way off. Whale Talk “Whales May Be Communicating Across Vast Distances.” by Joanna Thompson. 2024. “Alaska’s Population of Bowhead Whales Rebounding.” by Riley Woodford. 2003. “Orientation by means of long range acoustic signaling in baleen whales.” by Roger Payne & Douglas Webb. 1971. “Synchronization of bowhead whales.” by Evgeny A. Podolskiy, et al. 2024. Foster Care ...

SpaceX's Starship rocket took off again Tuesday for its sixth test flight. Crowds, including President-elect Donald Trump, gathered at the launch site in Texas to watch it fly part way around the world to the Indian Ocean. Starship – the largest rocket ever built – is the dream of Elon Musk, who hopes to make humans a multiplanetary species. But building the rocket is having a real impact on Earth. The launch site is located in the middle of one of Texas' largest wildlife sanctuaries and environmentalists say every launch is causing damage. Plus, how government regulation of launches may ...

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E213Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm your host, Anna. Today, we have a captivating lineup of stories that will take you from the death throes of a massive star to the newest developments in lunar exploration.Highlights:- Supernova Spectacle: Witness the unprecedented close-up image of a star, WOH G64, in its final stages of life in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Discover the egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust that surrounds this massive star, as it prepares for its explosive ...

Both NASA and private companies like Space X have set an agenda to land on the Red Planet. What would life be like? Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor for what it would be like on Mars.