Space Exploration

A collection of content related to Space Exploration. 

Observances

  • May 5 - National Astronaut Day
  • May 7 - National Space Day

 

Charles Bolden | S.C. Hall of Fame

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One of three astronauts inducted into the South Carolina Hall Of Fame, Charles Bolden, Jr. flew on four space shuttle missions while an astronaut, and in 2009 was appointed by President Obama to be...
Charles Townes | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Charles H. Townes was born in Greenville, South Carolina, July 28, 1915, and grew up on a farm. Townes studied at Furman and Duke Universities, then headed west to Cal Tech. After getting his Ph.D...
Astronomy | Eye Wonder

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The Eye Wonder team learns more about astronomy. D.V. speaks with an astronomer who explains concepts of the universe, and the types of technology and telescopes astronomers use to learn about outer...