12 Out-Of-This-World NASA Facts
Of all the United States governmental agencies, the most interesting one has definitely got to be the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA has absolutely captured our imagination and intrigue … exploring beyond on our puny planet and helping us to figure out what is going on in the universe. Besides putting the first humans on the Moon, the agency is responsible for products we use in our everyday lives.
Although Shania Twain may not be impressed much by rocket scientists, we certainly are. For as limited as humanity is (hey, we barely understand our own bodies) it’s incredible that we are actively exploring beyond our planet. Hurtling living beings beyond our atmosphere and somehow figuring out how to get them back? We can barely figure out how to make an effective paper airplane. It’s amazing that people of the same species can do those kinds of calculations. With that said, here are some facts about NASA to keep you thinking to infinity and beyond…
NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson was the only American not on Earth during 9/11
Source: Independent
Astronaut Ice Cream
Source: Particle
NASA Trash
Source: Inverse
NASA is confused as to what just crashed into the Moon
Source: USA Today
Jan Davis and Mark Lee were the first (and last) married couple to go to space together
Source: National Air and Space Museum
Guy Bluford was the first Black American astronaut in space
Source: NASA
Astronauts may experience the "overview effect"
Source: NASA
Buzz Aldrin almost didn't go to the moon because of his personality
Source: Smithsonian
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Source: Sydney Morning Herald
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Source: LA Times
2/3 of NASA astronauts were Boy or Girl Scouts
Source: NASA
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Source: NASA