Showing posts with label space station. Show all posts
Showing posts with label space station. Show all posts

Thursday, 5 August 2010

Why Does the Space Station Need an Air Conditioner

In space, heating and cooling occur only by way of radiation � objects are warmed by solar rays warm and cool off by emitting infrared energy.

Without thermal controls, the Space Stations Sun-facing side would heat to 250 degrees F (121 C), while thermometers on the dark side would plunge to minus 250 degrees F (-157 C).

Source:
http://www.motherboard.tv/2010/8/4/space-is-freezing-why-does-the-space-station-need-an-air-conditioner--2

Wednesday, 28 April 2010

Space Station to Receive New AntiMater Detector Component

Scientist plan on replacing the liquid helium cooled magnet, in the anti-mater detector, with an Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.

This will increase the life span of the detector from 3 years to about 18 years.

Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news191580957.html