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What Is Orbital Synchronization?

Orbital synchronization is a phenomenon in which one celestial body always shows the same face to another as it orbits. This happens when the rotation period (how long it takes…

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What Are Binary Stars and How Do Scientists Discover Them?

A binary star system is made up of two stars that orbit around a common center of mass due to their mutual gravitational pull. Instead of moving independently, both stars…

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Where Does Water Ice on the Moon Come From and Why Is It Important?

For many years, scientists believed the Moon was completely dry. However, modern space missions and satellite observations have revealed the presence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters near the…

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How Space Navigation Works

Navigating in space is much more complex than traveling on Earth because there are no roads, signposts, or fixed reference points. Spacecraft must rely on physics, precise calculations, and advanced…

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What Happens in the Centers of Galaxies

The centers of galaxies are some of the most extreme and fascinating regions in the universe. Unlike the calmer outer spiral arms where stars like our Sun exist, galactic centers…

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How a Satellite’s Onboard Computer Works

Every modern satellite relies on its onboard computer—also called the OBC (Onboard Computer) or satellite control system—to carry out missions in space. It acts as the “brain” of the satellite,…

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Why Scientific Missions to Asteroids Are Important

Asteroids are remnants of the early solar system, often called cosmic time capsules. Studying them through scientific missions helps us understand the formation of planets, the origins of life, and…

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How Space Maps Are Created

Space maps are essential tools that help astronomers and scientists navigate and understand the universe. Unlike traditional maps of Earth, space maps chart stars, galaxies, planets, and other celestial objects…

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What Are Earth’s Radiation Belts?

The radiation belts of Earth, also known as the Van Allen belts, are regions around our planet where charged particles from the Sun and cosmic rays are trapped by Earth’s…

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How Gravitational Lensing Works

Gravitational lensing is a fascinating effect predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity. It occurs when a massive object, such as a galaxy or black hole, bends the path of…

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