National Aeronautics and Space Administrion

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many great scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology also has been adapted for many nonaerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. Check out our "Thinking About NASA History" folder online as an introduction to how history can help you.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Space Dust

"Some Of The Dust Sitting In Your Home Right Now Came From Space
Want a great reason not to have to dust? Every day, space dust and meteorites fall to Earth and cover us with between 5 and 300 metric tons of the stuff. Imagine that! On your mantle right now, you could have tiny fragments of rock from space. From now on whenever someone asks you why you haven’t dusted, you can tell them you’re collecting samples."

https://www.highpointscientific.com/astronomy-hub/post/astronomy-101/10-astronomy-facts-every-stargazer-should-know
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