Tag: NASA

Deaths in Space: The Karman Line & Soyuz 11

Joel Kenyon1 Comment
An image of original crew of the ill fated Soyuz 11.

When answering the question "how many people have died in space?" there are answer can either be 3 or 19.

Mars Climate Orbiter: The $150 Million Lesson in Getting Units Right

Joel Kenyon1 Comment
An artists impression of the Mars Climate Orbiter in space above the planet Mars

As a science teacher, one of the most common phrases I always say is "UNITS". Every science teacher has that one line that they always use that usually goes something like: "50 what? 50 bananas? 50 apples? 50 joules? Yes, 50 joules!" In an aim to reduce how much I have to say this line,… Continue reading Mars Climate Orbiter: The $150 Million Lesson in Getting Units Right