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Atlas ObscuraWhere the Little Helicopter on Mars Fits in the History of Aviationverified_publisherAtlas Obscura - Robin George AndrewsIf the past is any guide, things are going to take off quickly. Mars is a graveyard for explorers. Many orbiters, landers, rovers, and other …
Atlas ObscuraGermany Had 90 Minutes to Prepare for a Beach Ball-Sized Meteorite Impactverified_publisherAtlas Obscura - Meg St-EspritMeanwhile meteorite hunters rushed to Berlin to find this most rare space rock. Earth is being pummeled by meteorites daily, but most of its residents …
Atlas ObscuraSweet Potato Salad Might Be the Optimal Space Foodverified_publisherAtlas Obscura - Andrew ColettiA new study produced the ideal “space salad” for long-term astronauts, and it’s surprisingly delicious. When it comes to space travel, we haven’t yet …