What defines the boundary of space?
The internationally recognized boundary of space is the Kármán line, located 100 kilometers (62 miles) above Earth's mean sea level. At this altitude, the atmosphere becomes too thin to support aeronautical flight.
How do spacecraft communicate across vast distances?
Spacecraft use radio waves transmitted to and from large antenna networks on Earth, such as the Deep Space Network (DSN). Because radio waves travel at the speed of light, communication with distant probes like Voyager incurs hours of latency.
What is an exoplanet?
An exoplanet (extrasolar planet) is any planet located outside our solar system, orbiting a star other than our Sun. Thousands have been confirmed using transit and radial velocity observation methods.
Why is dark matter important?
Dark matter does not interact with light, but it possesses mass. Its gravitational pull is essential for holding galaxies together. Without it, the rotational speeds of galaxies would cause them to tear themselves apart.
What is the purpose of the Artemis program?
Artemis is a lunar exploration program designed to return humans to the Moon, establish a sustainable presence there, and use the infrastructure built as a stepping stone for future crewed missions to Mars.
How does Zelmora Flick source its data?
We aggregate and synthesize unclassified data packs from major space agencies, astronomical observatories, and peer-reviewed astrophysical journals to provide a cohesive narrative of space exploration.