Space Stories – Page 7 – Science Observer

Chemistry in Space: Synthesis in Microgravity

Chemistry in space is a rapidly developing field that explores how chemical reactions behave under microgravity — the near-weightless conditions experienced aboard spacecraft and orbital laboratories. Without the influence of…

deka August 13, 2025

New Discoveries Science Space Stories

Neutrinos and Ghost Particles: Why Scientists Study Them

Neutrinos are subatomic particles with no electric charge and an extremely small mass. They interact so weakly with matter that trillions pass through your body every second without leaving a…

deka August 11, 2025

Earth & Moon History Space Stories

How the First Satellite Was Launched

On October 4, 1957, the world changed forever when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. This moment marked the beginning of the space…

deka August 7, 2025

Earth & Moon History Space Stories

The First Cosmonauts

The early 1960s marked a turning point in history: humans began to leave the planet. The first cosmonauts (a term used in the Soviet space program) were not only explorers…

deka August 7, 2025

History Space Stories

The History of Human Spaceflight

The story of cosmonautics — also known as human spaceflight — is one of the most remarkable chapters in modern history. It began with ideas from science fiction, advanced through…

deka August 7, 2025

Earth & Moon History Space Stories

The First Moon Landing

On July 20, 1969, millions of people across the globe watched in awe as Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the Moon, delivering the iconic words: "That's one small…

deka August 7, 2025

Cosmic Innovations Science Space Stories

Rockets: The Engines of Space Exploration

A rocket is a vehicle or device that moves by expelling gas out of a nozzle at high speed, based on Newton’s Third Law of Motion: “For every action, there…

deka August 7, 2025

History Space Stories

The History of the Apollo Program

The Apollo program, run by NASA between 1961 and 1972, was one of the most ambitious and historic endeavors in human history. Its goal: to land humans on the Moon…

deka August 7, 2025

Be Smart Space Stories Universe

What Are Light Years?

When astronomers talk about stars, galaxies, or other celestial objects, they often use the term "light year" — but it’s not a measure of time. Despite the word “year”, a…

deka August 7, 2025

Science Space Stories Universe

How Do Scientists Measure the Distance to Stars?

Stars may appear close as dots in the night sky, but in reality, they are incredibly far away — often light years from Earth. Since we can't stretch a measuring…

deka August 7, 2025