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Showing 71 – 80 of 1799 December 18, 2024 How Active Volcanoes Can Put Airplanes in Danger
series of record-breaking long distances flights and hair’s breadth escapes from danger
Although fully aware of the extreme danger and likely failure of such an attempt.
series of record-breaking long distances flights and hair’s breadth escapes from danger
Extending time in Earth orbit meant making it possible to work in microgravity building and fixing complex machines with specialized tools.
between sunlight and shadow in space, so body parts like the hands are most in danger
Sensors on board indicated that radiation levels near the Moon would pose no danger
A new book by NASA astronaut Tom Jones shares intriguing stories about the agency’s longest-running space exploration program
asked if they judged the shuttle’s boosters safe to launch—nor did they know of the danger
The XV-1 avoided this danger by relying entirely on its fixed wings for lift at high
series of record-breaking long distances flights and hair’s breadth escapes from danger
the bomber’s already tarnished reputation, and during the war production was in danger
