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The most famous satellites in history have taken on epic proportions

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The most famous satellites in history have taken on epic proportions

More than 58 years have passed since Sputnik 1 became the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. Launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 consisted of a 23-inch-diameter metal sphere with four radio antennas – that’s it. Compared to the sophisticated satellites in orbit, including the Hubble Space Telescope and […]

NASA astronaut reportedly once wore a gorilla costume for a stunt on the space station. Here’s the wild truth

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NASA astronaut reportedly once wore a gorilla costume for a stunt on the space station. Here’s the wild truth

Claim: A NASA astronaut once surprised his crewmates by wearing a gorilla costume aboard the International Space Station. Evaluation: Rating: True Context: Former astronaut twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly arranged a gorilla costume stunt aboard the International Space Station that crew members knew about in advance. But contrary to some social media posts, it […]