Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    An organisation called Mars One is planning to establish a permanent colony of humans on Mars by 2023.
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    Olympus Mons
    Olympus Mons
    Olympus Mons, on the planet Mars, is the tallest volcano in the Solar System at a height of 14 miles. It is nearly 3 times the height of Mount Everest.
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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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    Some asteroids have other asteroids orbiting them.
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    Saturn's rings are about 500,000 miles in circumference but only about a foot thick.
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    There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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    There are two golf balls sitting on the moon.
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    Sound doesn't travel in space.
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