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On July 20, it's time to celebrate Space Exploration Day! This annual event commemorates the first human to walk on the moon in 1969, when Neil Armstrong took that "giant leap" for mankind. Since then, space exploration has become an integral part of our lives and has greatly advanced our understanding of the universe. From robotic rovers to satellites orbiting Earth, there are countless ways we can explore space and push the boundaries of knowledge even further. So let's take this day to celebrate our progress in space exploration and all that it has done for humanity!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sputnik Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Soviet Union successfully launches Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, marking the beginning of the space age.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Man in Space</div><div class='timeline-text'>Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, becomes the first human to orbit Earth.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moon Landing</div><div class='timeline-text'>NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully lands the first humans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the Moon.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Space Station</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Soviet Union launches Salyut 1, the world's first space station, into orbit around Earth.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hubble Space Telescope</div><div class='timeline-text'>NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is launched, providing astronomers with unparalleled views of the universe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mars Rover Landing</div><div class='timeline-text'>NASA's Perseverance rover successfully lands on Mars, marking a major milestone in interplanetary exploration.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a space movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and host a movie night. Pop some popcorn, grab your favorite snacks and watch one of your favorite space movies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a planetarium</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit a local planetarium and enjoy some of the amazing shows they offer. You may even learn something new.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a space craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some supplies from around the house and get creative by making a spaceship, rocket or astronaut craft. Make sure to take pictures and share your creations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read a book about space exploration</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your local library or book store and find a book about space exploration. Learn about the history of space exploration and the advances made in recent years.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Enjoy a star gazing night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a dark place with little light pollution, grab some blankets and look up at the stars. See how many constellations you can recognize or just enjoy the beauty of the night sky.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Space exploration leads to new discoveries</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By studying the stars, planets and other celestial bodies in space, scientists are able to gain invaluable insights into our universe. From the massive planets of our Solar System to distant galaxies billions of light years away, exploring space has revealed a wealth of knowledge that we would not have access to without space exploration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Space exploration educates us about our planet</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Studying outer space can also help us learn more about our own planet. By looking at Earth from space, researchers can observe things like climate change and its impacts on our environment. This information is essential for understanding how to better care for our home planet and protect it from any further damage.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Space exploration encourages innovation & cooperation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, engaging in space exploration initiatives encourages collaboration between countries, industries and different organizations. Through working together, everyone benefits from the advancements made in technology - from spacecrafts designed with the latest materials to satellite systems that provide communication networks across vast distances.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Space travel can physically change astronauts</h3><p class='facts-content'>Astronauts can grow up to 2 inches taller in space because the lack of gravity allows the vertebrae in their spines to expand.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The furthest object from Earth made by man is Voyager 1</h3><p class='facts-content'>Voyager 1, a space probe launched by NASA on September 5, 1977, is the farthest man-made object from Earth, and it's continuing to speed into space.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Satellites help monitor Earth's climate</h3><p class='facts-content'>NASA uses over two dozen satellites to gather data about our planet's climate and weather patterns, aiding in the study and understanding of Earth's climate changes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Space suits are extraordinarily expensive</h3><p class='facts-content'>NASA's newest spacesuits, designed for their Artemis Moon missions, are estimated to cost over $12 million each due to the advanced technologies they carry.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is just one of billions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is just one of possibly more than 2 trillion galaxies in the observable universe. This staggering number is a testament to the vastness of space yet to be explored.</p></div></div>
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