Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    The typical spec of dust that you see floating in the air is half way in size between the Earth and a subatomic particle.
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    1054 AD Supernova
    1054 AD Supernova
    In the year 1054 AD, there was an explosion in the sky so bright that it was visible for 23 days straight, even during the day.
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    Some asteroids have other asteroids orbiting them.
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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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    The population of the Earth has more than doubled since 1950.
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    Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s maiden name was Moon.
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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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    Saturn's rings are about 500,000 miles in circumference but only about a foot thick.
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