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Many strange plasma flow around the Earth
Space science

Many strange plasma flow around the Earth

Many giant plasma currents surround the Earth. They appear at high levels of the atmosphere, about 600 km from the ground. These plasma flows are very large and filled w…

December 17, 2018
ESA wants to build a base on the moon
Space science

ESA wants to build a base on the moon

The European Space Agency (ESA) wants to build a space base on the moon. This base may replace the International Space Station (ISS) in the future.

December 17, 2018
Explanation of aurora phenomenon
Space science

Explanation of aurora phenomenon

The light of aurora is generated by the interaction between solar particles and the Earth's atmosphere.

December 17, 2018
The invisible shield of the Earth
Space science

The invisible shield of the Earth

An invisible shield at 11,500km altitude is protecting the Earth from dangerous electronic particles, especially when intense solar storms occur.

December 17, 2018