Tag Archives: space exploration

Go NASA Go!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Rati Mehrotra

What’s the best thing about going to Orlando, Florida? (Apart from the fact that its actually warm and sunny, not a ridiculous -25 C in mid-March). That would be the Kennedy Space Center. This is the closest a mere mortal can … Continue reading →

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Off to the Red Planet

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Rati Mehrotra

Today India launched its first rocket to Mars. The Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as Mangalyaan, aims to reach Mars orbit by September 2014. I know, I know, still a long way to go before sending a manned mission and … Continue reading →

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