Category: Aerospace Articles

Did you know? K2-18b

Probably you have already heard of the exoplanet “K2-18b” since we briefly introduced it in the article about the James

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The Black Box: How It Survives Crashes 

When you hear about plane crashes, one of the first things investigators look for is the Black Box, also known as the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) or Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Despite its name, the Black Box is not black at all. It is actually bright orange to make it easier to find in wreckage. 

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Did you know? Orbital launches in Europe

Recently, on July 9th, 2024, at 21:00 CEST, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6 from Kourou in French Guyana. Interestingly, the official spaceport for ESA’s launches is not in continental Europe but in South America, close to the equator. However, did you know there are also rocket launching sites in the old continent?

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Did you know? K2-18b

Probably you have already heard of the exoplanet “K2-18b” since we briefly introduced it in the article about the James Webb Telescope. However, did you know this exoplanet is so special because it has shown hints of life?

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