The Evolution of NASA's 1960s Room-Sized Computer
NASA's space exploration in the 1960s depended on the IBM System/360 Model 91, a room-sized computer essential for the complex calculations needed to propel ro…
LEGO Project Hail Mary Set Breaks Record with Space Launch
A LEGO spacecraft recently made history by launching into space and setting a new Guinness World Record. The LEGO Icons "Project Hail Mary" set, which includes…
NASA's Rocket Engine Tests: Ensuring Launch Safety and Reliability
Rocket engine tests are critical for ensuring the safety and reliability of launches. NASA’s rigorous testing procedures, including the use of water jets to mi…
Voyager 1's Historic Journey: From Solar System to Interstellar Space
Voyager 1, launched in 1977, has journeyed from photographing the outer planets to becoming the first human-made object to reach interstellar space. Its missio…