Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

    There are 77 Space Facts!

    Sound doesn't travel in space.
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    The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year.
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    Astronauts cannot burp in space.
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    The temperature of the earth's interior increases by 1 degree every 60 feet down.
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    The Mystery of the Black Knight Satellite
    There's a mysterious satellite of unknown origin that's orbiting Earth. Dubbed the Black Knight Satellite, astronomers have been reporting strange radio signals allegedly coming from the satellite since the 1930s - before NASA or the Soviet Union put satellites into space.
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    Wow! Signal
    Wow! Signal
    In 1977, researchers detected a strong and unusual radio signal from space that lasted 72 seconds. It hasn't been detected since.
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    Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s maiden name was Moon.
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    In the last 7 years, humanity has discovered 43 potentially habitable planets.
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