Bright Side Universe

Spacesuits are an essential part of any space journey. They actually have a special term to name them: Extravehicular Mobility Units. Each of them costs up to $10.4 million to make. So what makes a spacesuit so extremely expensive? And what's it made of?

Let's explore what's inside each spacesuit: from a ventilation fan to the helmet that serves as a pressure bubble. Get ready for a space-fashion show gala!

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When it comes to space exploration, there's no limit to the human desire to see all the planets and places there, as fast as possible. Is it possible to travel in space at the speed of light? One NASA engineer claims to have invented a new rocket engine that can reach 99% of the speed of light. A rocket traveling at such speed could reach Mars in less than 13 minutes and Moon - in just over a second!

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Ever wondered why rockets seem to bend their trajectory during launch? It all comes down to something called gravity turn, where the rocket gradually tilts to follow the curvature of the Earth. It's like taking the scenic route to space! And trust me, there's more where that came from—rocket science is full of intriguing questions, like why do rockets have multiple stages, or how do they steer in the vacuum of space? So grab your space helmet and get ready to blast off into a world of discovery! With these five burning questions about rockets, we'll unlock the secrets of space travel one curiosity at a time.

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Planet Earth, our home... ? we've got so many questions about it! How was the Earth formed? How did animals get on Earth? Why did the Earth split into continents? When did the dinosaurs go extinct? Here's a video that'll show you the history of Earth in a nutshell. What if we could fit our planet's history into 24 hours? Let's watch the Earth evolve!

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NASA had to do a little cosmic DIY and reinvent the wheel – but not just for kicks. Turns out, traditional wheels don't cut it on the rough and rocky surface of Mars. So, NASA rolled up its sleeves and created these crazy-looking, springy contraptions called "tensegrity" wheels. They're like the Swiss army knives of space rovers, flexing and adapting to Mars' tricky terrain. It's like interplanetary off-roading at its finest! So, next time you're stuck with a flat tire on Earth, just think, at least it's not on Mars. 🚀🔧🪙

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Did you know that Jupiter changes color every five years? It's like the planet's giving itself a cosmic makeover! Scientists have been puzzled by this phenomenon for ages, but now they finally have some answers. Turns out, it's all thanks to some pretty spectacular atmospheric chemistry. The changing colors are caused by shifts in the planet's cloud layers, which reflect different wavelengths of light. It's like Jupiter's playing a game of hide-and-seek with its own hues! This discovery sheds new light on the mysteries of our solar system and shows just how dynamic and ever-changing the universe can be.

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NASA has translated radio waves created by planets' atmospheres to find out what they sound like. The Sun only appears yellow to us through the filter of our atmosphere. Astronomers have found the largest hole we've ever seen in the Universe. Are you ready to debunk some well-known space myths and learn the latest coolest space facts? Get your spacesuit on; we launch in 3,2,1...liftoff!

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What's going on in space? How do we explore space? Every day astronomers bring us new information about comets, moons, galaxies and other planets. For example, Jupiter's moon has been detected to send us radio signals. The emission lasted for about five seconds and was a first-time detection from the moon. What does it mean for us? Will those mysterious signals repeat? ?

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Venus has more volcanoes than any other planet in the Solar System - more than 1,600! An extreme greenhouse effect warms the planet's surface up to 870˚F - hot enough to melt lead. Winds there reach the speed of 450 miles per hour in the middle cloud layer -- faster than the speediest tornadoes on our planet. The pressure on Venus’s surface is 90 times higher than that at sea level on Earth. And recently, this incredible place has become even more intriguing.

In the toxic Venusian atmosphere, there's something that might mean the existence of life! In 2017, a group of scientists from Cardiff University started to use the James Clerk Maxwell radio telescope in Hawaii. The main idea was to search for phosphine gas - it would be a sign of life on Venus. When the data came back, and the researchers analyzed it, they were shocked and even checked the results several times! So if you've always wondered if there's life on other planets, check this out.

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How did life begin on Earth? Today life has spread over every inch of our planet, but it wasn't always so. When the planet was formed, it was a rock. What brought it to life? There're many versions and theories about the origin of life on Earth, let's get to know the latest. New research suggests that lightning strikes could have played a crucial role in sparking life on our planet.

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