How To Take A “Streak Shot” Of A Night Launch in Florida

If you are visiting Florida and want to create a great launch photograph but the launch is at night, take a look at this relatively simple technique that will yield some great results: a launch streak shot.

Launch streaks are not difficult for nearly any photographer to create, and it doesn’t take any specialized equipment other than a wide-angle lens and a relatively inexpensive shutter release cable used to keep the shutter of your camera open for several minutes during the flight of the rocket. Just follow a basic procedure and you too can create a memorable photo that will be one that you keep for years.

The Smell of Space?

In a fascinating revelation, astronauts have confirmed that space, despite being known for its emptiness, carries a distinct smell. While most space is devoid of tangible matter, those who have ventured into its depths have reported encountering an unexpected olfactory experience.

Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, mission specialist, participates in a extra-vehicular activity (EVA), a few meters away from the cabin of Space Shuttle Challenger. Photo: NASA

Some astronauts have described space as having a metallic, sweet, and slightly burnt aroma.

India Lands Spacecraft Near Moon’s South Pole, A First for the World

Journalists watch a live animation as Chadrayaan-3 descends to the moon. Photo byAijaz Rahi / Associated Press

India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), successfully landed its unmanned Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the moon’s south pole on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The landing comes on the heels of a failed Russian attempt just days earlier. This is the first time that any country has landed a spacecraft in this region of the moon.