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Star-Forming Regions  — Research Starter

Star-forming regions, often referred to as "stellar nurseries," are areas in space characterized by dense, cold clouds of hydrogen gas and dust known as molecular clouds. These regions are crucial for…

Star Structure  — Research Starter

Star structure describes the formation, evolution, and eventual fate of stars throughout their lifespans. Stars begin as molecular clouds composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, which collapse…

Sputnik Space Program  — Research Starter

The Sputnik Space Program, initiated by the Soviet Union, marked a pivotal moment in the history of space exploration. Its most notable achievement, Sputnik 1, was launched on October 4, 1957,…

Space Transportation System  — Research Starter

The Space Transportation System (STS) refers to NASA's space shuttle program, which was developed in response to the United States' ambitions for ongoing human space exploration following the Apollo…

Space Robotics  — Research Starter

Space robotics is a specialized field focused on the design and construction of machines capable of operating in the harsh and remote environments of outer space. These robots are utilized for…

Space Navigation Systems  — Research Starter

Space Navigation Systems are complex networks that enable the safe and accurate movement of vessels in the vastness of space. These systems have evolved significantly since ancient times when early…

Scattered Disk Objects (SDOs)  — Research Starter

Scattered Disk Objects (SDOs) are a specific type of Kuiper Belt object (KBO) located in a region known as the scattered disk, which lies beyond the orbit of Neptune. Unlike classical and resonance…

Rocket Engines & Rocketry  — Research Starter

Rocket engines and rocketry involve the design and operation of vehicles that travel to outer space, utilizing propulsion systems known as rockets. A rocket engine can either employ solid or liquid…

Quasar (Quasi-Stellar Radio Source)  — Research Starter

Quasars, or quasi-stellar radio sources, are among the brightest and most distant objects observed in the universe, often shining ten to ten thousand times brighter than the entire Milky Way galaxy.…