Space Facts

Outer space is very fascinating and crazy if you really think about it!

Here are some facts about Outer Space.

1. There are more than 100 billion galaxies in the universe.

2. The largest galaxies have nearly 400 billion stars.

3. There are an estimated 100 billion stars in the Milky Way (our galaxy).

4. 1.3 million Earths can fit into the sun.

5. The sun is the largest object in our Solar System.

6. The surface of the Sun is 6,000 C (11,000 F)

7. The interior of the Sun is 15,000,000 C (27,000,000 F)

8. Every year the moon moves 3.8 cm further away from the Earth.

9.  Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

10. Astronauts can't burp in space.

11. When you scream in space no one can hear it.

12. Outer Space exploration began with high altitude balloons.

13. The conditions of outer space allow our spines to stretch out and cause us to be about 2 inches taller.

14. Liquids in space do not flow and instead they form into spheres. 

15. Saturn's moon (titan) has a lot of evidence of organic life chemicals in its atmosphere.

16. In space the skin of your feet falls off.

17. On Venus a day last longer than 1 year on earth.

18. You can cry in space, but your tears won't fall.

19. The Apollo crews did not have any life insurance.

20.  In space metals stick together

Would you go space? If so why? i would go to space to see
all the stars close up and to see other planets including Earth. it would probably be scary  as your taking off. but if i ever had the chance to go to space i would