Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

    There are 77 Space Facts!

    It takes eight and a half minutes for light to get from the sun to earth.
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    An unprotected human can survive up to 1.5 minutes in space with no permanent bodily damage.
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    In space, astronauts cannot cry properly, because there is no gravity, so the tears can't flow down their faces!
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    The earth rotates more slowly on its axis in March than in September.
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    Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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    Scientists have confirmed that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has a watery ocean.
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    Sun Color
    Sun Color
    The Sun is actually white. Viewed from space or a high altitude, it appears as its true color; white. Whereas viewed from a low altitude, atmospheric rendering makes it appear as yellow.
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    The population of the Earth has more than doubled since 1950.
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