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Planet Earth and lunar moon from space

Where Did the Moon Come From?

Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

solar eclipse, sun, moon, astronomy, space

How Do You Tell the Difference Between Total, Annular, Solar, and Lunar Eclipses?

Arrangement of the phases of the moon in total eclipse with Blood Moon

9 Celestial Omens

1 July 2002: The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite reveals a massive solar eruption more than 30 times the Earth's diameter. The eruption formed when a loop of a magnetic field over the surface of the Sun trapped hot gas.

6 Questions About the Sun Answered

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Flags of the countries of the world (flagpoles).

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

Ahura Mazda - relief of the Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda at the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Iran. Also known as Ormazd Zoroastrianism,

Which Religion Is the Oldest?

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. (ancient architecture; architectural ruins)

New Seven Wonders of the World

Marriage. A couple getting married during a church wedding ceremony. (religion, ceremony, bride, groom)

The Seven Sacraments of the Roman Catholic church

Statue of Nostradamus

Nostradamus and His Prophecies

Agnes with a lamb near her feet. St. Agnes (Saint Agnes) design drawing for stained glass window by J&R Lamb Studios, ink, mount size 10.5 x 14.5 in.

Roman Catholic Saints

July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.

Will Light-Speed Space Travel Ever Be Possible?

Shenzhou: Related Content

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Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft arrives at Tiangong space station • Apr. 25, 2025, 4:29 AM ET (SpaceNews)

China reveals Shenzhou 20 astronaut crew launching to Tiangong space station • Apr. 24, 2025, 2:49 AM ET (Space)

China set for Shenzhou-20 spaceflight launch • Apr. 23, 2025, 3:05 AM ET (The Hindu)

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crewed spacecraft Constellation program Artemis Apollo Soyuz Voskhod Gemini Vostok Mercury space station space shuttle

Key People

Zhai Zhigang

Zhai Zhigang

Chinese astronaut

Yang Liwei

Yang Liwei

Chinese astronaut

Liu Yang

Liu Yang

Chinese astronaut

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Nicolaus Copernicus. Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer. In 1543 he published, forward proof of a Heliocentric (sun centered) universe. Coloured stipple engraving published London 1802. De revolutionibus orbium coelestium libri vi.

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