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How Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Work (Infographic)
By Karl Tate last updated
Missile technology has extended the military reach of countries to the entire planet.
How the Antimatter-Hunting Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer Works (Infographic)
By Karl Tate last updated
Take an in-depth look at the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer will hunt dark matter, cosmic rays and antimatter galaxies.
How Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo passenger space plane works (infographic)
By Karl Tate last updated
SpaceShipTwo will carry six passengers up past 328,000 feet altitude (100 kilometers), the point where astronaut wings are awarded.
The Science of 'Interstellar' Explained (Infographic)
By Karl Tate last updated
Wormhole travel across the universe and supergiant black holes are just some of the wonders seen in the film 'Interstellar.' See how the film's astrophysics works in this Space.com infographic.
Earth's Moon Phases, Monthly Lunar Cycles (Infographic)
By Karl Tate last updated
Moon Astronomy Lesson: See the moon phases, and the difference between a waxing and waning crescent or gibbous moon, in this Space.com infographic about the lunar cycle each month.
How lunar eclipses work (infographic)
By Karl Tate last updated
What makes the moon turn dark and red? Find out in this Space.com infographic.
Meteor Storms: How Supersized Displays of 'Shooting Stars' Work (Infographic)
By Karl Tate last updated
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