Astronauts articles
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Astronauts aboard the ISS craft miles of technically superior optical fiber
Astronauts used ZBLAN preform, which is a glass alloy compromised of barium, zirconium, lanthanum, aluminum fluorides, and sodium, in their tests. These glass rods are used in runs (called draws) in which they are stretched into incredibly thin fibers.Read Entire Article
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Astronaut Jose Hernandez on a mission to inspire next generation of Latino explorers
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On Monday, renowned astronaut Jose Hernandez played his biography film for thousands of Rio Grande Valley students. The movie “A Million Miles Away” tells the story of his life as a farmworker to a NASA astronaut. The screening was held at the Bert Ogden Arena. Hernandez talked to the students before []
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Researchers Propose 'Lunar Wall of Death' for Lunar Missions, Revolutionizing Astronaut Fitness
Drawing inspiration from the traditional "Wall of Death" found in fairgrounds, the proposed lunar version aims to provide an unconventional yet effective exercise regimen for lunar explorers.