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Mark Swaim observes that some people may question whether the study of space is still relevant, economically wise, or necessary. But anyone who thinks that space exploration is a waste of time surely has not heard of some of its convenient benefits to humanity. In fact, did you know that NASA is responsible for plentyContinue reading “Mark Swaim Discusses The Real-Life Benefits of Space Exploration”

As a kid, Mark Swaim used to think that falling into a black hole would mean instant death. Many others believe the same, thanks to the movies and TV shows that portrayed black holes as gigantic vacuums that destroyed everything in its path. However, this myth was debunked. Black holes do not have infinite mass, whichContinue reading “Mark Swaim Answers: What Happens When You Get Sucked into a Black Hole?”

Mark Swaim shares that every so often on a clear night, you catch a glimpse of a small streak of light across the dark sky. People refer to it as a shooting star, but it’s actually a tiny space rock. Its light is caused by the earth’s atmosphere causing friction to its outer surface. There areContinue reading “Mark Swaim Shares Amazing Facts About Meteors and Meteor Showers”

China is set to launch its first interplanetary mission in July of this year amid the Coronavirus pandemic, which has severely hindered activity in the republic. Mark Swaim asks, will the outbreak hold up China’s launch for the Red Planet? Mars Mission Situation Looks Good China’s government implemented a series of enforced quarantine and travel policies inContinue reading “Mark Swaim Talks About China’s Mars Mission Despite Coronavirus Lockdown”

For physics teacher Mark Swaim, the physics of space involves studying everything that happens above the atmosphere up to the edge of the solar system. Any natural phenomenon that occurs outside the Earth and within the solar system is subject to study within the physics of space. What falls under space physics?  Space physics is extensive,Continue reading “Mark Swaim Explains the Physics of Space”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”