December 19, 2025
In science fiction such as Star Wars, spaceships flying through asteroid fields often need to use precise maneuvers to dodge space rocks. In our solar system’s asteroid belt, the asteroids are about 600,000 miles away from each other on average. Many satellites launched from Earth have flown through the asteroid belt without ever seeing an asteroid.
ONE GOOD LINK
BRITANNICA.COM
10 Places to Visit in the Solar System
Having a tough time deciding where to go on vacation? Do you want to go someplace with startling natural beauty that isn’t overrun with tourists? Do you want to go somewhere where you won’t need to take a passport or get vaccinations? If you look up in the night sky, you’ll see a few of these
Get One Good Fact delivered to your inbox every day.
-
Dec 18
Why do some Italian fishermen prefer jeans? -
Dec 17
What stunts did the literal patron saint of humor pull? -
Dec 16
Why might you get in trouble for picking up a feather? -
Dec 15
What does your body make two million of every second? -
Dec 14
What year will have two Hanukkahs? -
Dec 13
Which classic film star started skateboarding in his 70s? -
Dec 12
Why are people stealing sand from beaches? -
Dec 11
What famous theme song was originally meant to be played on a sitar? -
Dec 10
What waste product was once called "the most beautiful sight in orbit"? -
Dec 09
What board game inspired QR codes?