Katherine Johnson was the mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA
Born #Today in 1918, Katherine Johnson was the mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights
[✏️ Steve Breen, San Diego Union Tribune]
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The History of Space Exploration
Space exploration is one of humanity's most significant achievements, showcasing our desire to explore the unknown and push the boundaries of what is possible. From the earliest rocket experiments to landing on the Moon and exploring distant planets, the journey of space exploration has been marked by remarkable milestones and technological advancements.
Early Beginnings
The dream of space travel dates back centuries, with early theories and stories about flying to the stars. However, practical attempts began in the early 20th century with the development of rocketry. Pioneers like Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Robert Goddard, and Hermann Oberth laid the groundwork for modern rocketry with their theories and experiments.
The Space Race
The Cold War era saw the rise of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, driving rapid advancements in space technology. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, marking the beginning of the Space Age. This achievement spurred the United States to accelerate its space program.
Human Spaceflight
The next significant milestone was human spaceflight. On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the first human to orbit the Earth aboard Vostok 1. This historic flight demonstrated the feasibility of human space travel and intensified the Space Race.
The Moon Landing
One of the most iconic achievements in space exploration is the Apollo 11 mission. On July 20, 1969, NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on the Moon, while Michael Collins orbited above. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," echoed around the world as he became the first human to set foot on the lunar surface.
Space Stations
The development of space stations allowed humans to live and work in space for extended periods. The Soviet Union launched the first space station, Salyut 1, in 1971. Later, the International Space Station (ISS), a collaborative effort involving multiple countries, became a symbol of international cooperation in space exploration. The ISS has been continuously occupied since November 2000, conducting scientific research and technological experiments.
Mars Exploration
Mars has been a focal point of robotic exploration. NASA's Viking program, launched in the 1970s, sent two landers to Mars, providing valuable data about the Martian surface and atmosphere. More recently, rovers like Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance have explored Mars, searching for signs of past life and studying the planet's geology and climate.
The Future of Space Exploration
The future of space exploration holds exciting possibilities. Space agencies and private companies are working on missions to return humans to the Moon, establish a sustainable presence on Mars, and explore asteroids and other celestial bodies. Innovations in spacecraft design, propulsion systems, and international collaborations are paving the way for the next era of space exploration.
Space exploration continues to inspire and drive technological advancements, expanding our understanding of the universe and our place within it. As we look to the stars, the spirit of exploration and discovery that has guided humanity for centuries will undoubtedly lead us to new frontiers and unimaginable achievements.
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Israel will say it had no choice, but its airstrikes in Lebanon risks igniting a regional war
Israel carried out "pre-emptive" strikes against Hezbollah overnight, while the militant group says it has completed the "first phase" of an attack on 11 Israeli military sites.
This appears to have been a high-stakes Israeli military operation that risked igniting a regional war.
Israel will say it had no choice: One of the pillars of Israeli military doctrine has long been the principle that offence is the best form of defence.
It is not the first time it has used its air force hoping to defang an imminent threat. Israel insists it sent an armada of warplanes to the skies over Lebanon, more than a hundred strong, to stop an 'extensive planned attack involving thousands of rocket launches' about to be let loose by Hezbollah.
Just as Israel launched audacious air attacks obliterating Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser's air force in 1967 and Saddam Hussein's atomic programme in 1981, Israel says it despatched jets overnight to neutralise Hezbollah.
It is not clear how many enemy drones and missiles were already in the air. Hezbollah claims all 11 of its targets in Israel were hit and it launched 320 Katyusha rockets.
The primary strike it says was aimed at "a qualitative Israeli military target that will be announced later" as well as "enemy sites and barracks and Iron Dome [missile defence] platforms".
Israeli intelligence sources had claimed the airbase used in the strike on Shukr and the headquarters of Unit 8200, the Israeli military intelligence agency, north of Tel Aviv, were on Hezbollah's target list.
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Hezbollah meanwhile says Israel's operation failed to pre-empt its long-awaited retaliation and insists it succeeded in striking targets deep within Israel.
Two questions for now: Hezbollah's next move and what this does to efforts to end the war in Gaza.
Will Hezbollah draw a line under the Shukr/Haniyeh affair? The organisation says today's action is over but is more planned in the coming days? All eyes are on its commander Hassan Nasrallah who will address his faithful by video link tonight.
He has not been seen in public since Hezbollah's war with Israel in 2006 for fear of being assassinated by Israeli jets himself.
Hezbollah attacked Israel in the wake of Hamas atrocities on 7 October and has been locked in an almost daily artillery duel with Israel over their border ever since.
Israeli intelligence claims Hezbollah has amassed an arsenal of 150,000 missiles secreted in the hills of southern Lebanon since 2006, 10 times the amount it possessed back then.
It has so far refrained from unleashing that firepower: Analysts believe its paymasters and patrons in Tehran prefer to keep that armoury in reserve as an insurance policy for the day Israel may attack Iran itself, as well as its alleged nuclear programme.
But Israel has been testing that theory for months now, responding with force to Hezbollah's attacks in the north. Each exchange of fire has the potential to escalate the region into a wider war through miscalculation and unintended mass civilian casualties.
So far, events overnight do not seem to have upended the fragile efforts towards a ceasefire in Gaza. Delegations are still on their way to Cairo for the next round of talks. If anything the escalation reemphasises the urgency behind the diplomacy.
But it could also offer the Israelis a distraction, should they want one, from huge pressure from the US to make the concessions required to reach a deal.
Most Israeli observers believe Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not want a ceasefire on the terms currently being negotiated for fear it could lead to his coalition government falling apart.
But US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators insist the truce terms are the best and possibly last chance of bringing home Israel's hostages and ending the war.
They also believe a ceasefire in Gaza is the best way of reducing tensions in the north - which have exploded overnight so spectacularly.
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World War 3 will happen, either through Nuclear war, Bioweapon Plandemic or Great Reset.
World War 3 will happen, either through Nuclear war, Bioweapon Plandemic or Great Reset. Each superpower that attacks each other with Nuclear Bomb rockets, they will deactivate their stock of thousands of other nuclear bombs. This is called the "One Bullet" war to avoid artificial apocalypse.
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The reason those crazy people,the Devil/Lucifer & Dajjal/Antichrist worshippers,are carrying out the total destruction of modern civilization!
through WW3,Great Reset & Plandemic,is as a ransom for their agreement with Dajjal & the Devil,& to await the coming of the false Messiah!!
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