Mount Fuji is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Japan, and a popular tourist destination for those visiting the country. But have you ever wondered what it looks like from space? Thanks to the Expedition 2 crew aboard the International Space Station, we have a stunning image of Mount Fuji from above. The photo was taken on May 27, 2001, with a Kodak DCS460 … [Read more...] about A Stunning View of Mount Fuji from the International Space Station
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250 Drones Play Space Invaders at Burning Man 2022
After two years of absence due to the health crisis, the Burning Man festival made a grand return. For this 9-day edition in 2022, nearly 80,000 festival-goers trod the sands of the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. And it was truly a sight to behold! For the first time since its creation, a show featuring 250 drones criss-crossed the Nevada sky, delivering a full-scale space … [Read more...] about 250 Drones Play Space Invaders at Burning Man 2022
Elementary School Students Discover EpiPens Turn Toxic in Space
A group of elementary school students from St. Brother AndrĂ© Elementary School in Canada has made an exciting discovery about EpiPens that even NASA didn't know. The students, aged 9-12, designed an experiment to send EpiPen samples to space as part of the Cubes In Space project, to test the effect of cosmic radiation on epinephrine, the hormone inside EpiPens used to treat … [Read more...] about Elementary School Students Discover EpiPens Turn Toxic in Space
Capturing the Power of Nature: Volcano Eruption Seen from Space by Space Shuttle Endeavour Crew in 1994
Volcanoes are one of nature's most awe-inspiring and powerful displays, but few people have ever witnessed an eruption from space. In 1994, the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-68 had the rare opportunity to capture a stunning view of the Kliuchevskoi volcano eruption plume from their orbit in space. The photograph, which can be viewed at the link provided, shows a … [Read more...] about Capturing the Power of Nature: Volcano Eruption Seen from Space by Space Shuttle Endeavour Crew in 1994
Burning Man from Space: A Stunning View of the Festival’s Creativity and Community
Burning Man is an annual event held in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, where thousands of people come together to celebrate art, self-expression, and community. The festival is known for its eclectic mix of music, art installations, and costumes, as well as its emphasis on radical self-reliance and self-expression. But have you ever wondered what Burning Man looks like from … [Read more...] about Burning Man from Space: A Stunning View of the Festival’s Creativity and Community