Articles related to "Astronauts"
KSC Part II: See a launch and salute the astronauts
This is the second part of a two-part visit to the Kennedy Space Center area.
• kennedy space center • titusville • florida • launch • astronaut
This is the second part of a two-part visit to the Kennedy Space Center area.
• kennedy space center • titusville • florida • launch • astronaut
Why Are Astronauts Weightless
There is a myth that there is no gravity in space, so astronauts are weightless. Orbiting astronauts are weightless because they are falling freely around the Earth.
• free fall • weightless • astronauts • gravity • space
There is a myth that there is no gravity in space, so astronauts are weightless. Orbiting astronauts are weightless because they are falling freely around the Earth.
• free fall • weightless • astronauts • gravity • space
An Outer-Space Astronaut Party
Outer-space inspired invitation, game, cake, decoration and food ideas for planning a far-out children's party.
• plan astronaut outer space theme kids birthday par • outer space invitations • make birthday invitations with gel pens • spaceship cake • black light party decorations
Outer-space inspired invitation, game, cake, decoration and food ideas for planning a far-out children's party.
• plan astronaut outer space theme kids birthday par • outer space invitations • make birthday invitations with gel pens • spaceship cake • black light party decorations
Astronaut Love Triangle
Lisa Nowak is charged with attempted first degree murder. She reportedly attacked and planned to kill a woman who was in a relationship with another astronaut.
• astronaut • attempted murder • lisa nowak • bill oefelein • colleen shipman
Lisa Nowak is charged with attempted first degree murder. She reportedly attacked and planned to kill a woman who was in a relationship with another astronaut.
• astronaut • attempted murder • lisa nowak • bill oefelein • colleen shipman
Astronauts on Internet Movies
An astronaut story that you might like to watch. It's less than 15 minutes and free. After watching this film, you will experience how it feels to be locked in an out-of-this-world place. The film succeeds in heightening one's feeling of helplessness--much like an asthma sufferer.
• astronaut • reflections in amber • reflejo en ambar • helplessness • internet movies
An astronaut story that you might like to watch. It's less than 15 minutes and free. After watching this film, you will experience how it feels to be locked in an out-of-this-world place. The film succeeds in heightening one's feeling of helplessness--much like an asthma sufferer.
• astronaut • reflections in amber • reflejo en ambar • helplessness • internet movies
Eastern Airlines: An Ace and an Astronaut
Eastern Airlines, once known as a "Big Four" airline, had a colorful history. At one time it was owned by a World War I flying ace. At another time it was run by a former astronaut. Through it all the proud Eastern Eagle accompanied the airline's jets to the end.
• eastern airlines • pitcairn • eddie rickenbacker • frank borman • martin shugrue
Eastern Airlines, once known as a "Big Four" airline, had a colorful history. At one time it was owned by a World War I flying ace. At another time it was run by a former astronaut. Through it all the proud Eastern Eagle accompanied the airline's jets to the end.
• eastern airlines • pitcairn • eddie rickenbacker • frank borman • martin shugrue
Forgotten Astronauts of the Space Race
Besides the crews of Challenger and Apollo 1, other astronauts have paid the ultimate price.
• astronaut • gemini • apollo • tragedy • airplance
Besides the crews of Challenger and Apollo 1, other astronauts have paid the ultimate price.
• astronaut • gemini • apollo • tragedy • airplance
MAJOR ROBERT LAWRENCE: 1st African American Astronaut Designee
Profile of Major Robert H. Lawrence, who became the first African American astronaut designee in 1967. Although he never went on a space mission, he was an excellent pilot and pioneer in the space program.
• african americans african american astronauts
Profile of Major Robert H. Lawrence, who became the first African American astronaut designee in 1967. Although he never went on a space mission, he was an excellent pilot and pioneer in the space program.
• african americans african american astronauts
Review: The Astronaut's Wife
If this is the only movie in the video store, consider reading a good book.
• the astronaut's wife • review • johnny depp • charlize theron
If this is the only movie in the video store, consider reading a good book.
• the astronaut's wife • review • johnny depp • charlize theron
The Astronaut Scholarship
This article focused on the scholarship offered by the astronaut society for those persuing a career in science or engineering.
• scholarship • science scholarship • engineering scholarship • financial aid • money for college
This article focused on the scholarship offered by the astronaut society for those persuing a career in science or engineering.
• scholarship • science scholarship • engineering scholarship • financial aid • money for college
Barnstorming Space: The Gemini Program
The Gemini program was like no other in the history of space exploration
• gemini • apollo • astronauts • gemini 5 • conestoga
The Gemini program was like no other in the history of space exploration
• gemini • apollo • astronauts • gemini 5 • conestoga
Crux of a Disaster: Challenger
Many events of the Challenger disaster remain ignored by the general public. Today, numerous misconceptions surround the tragic event.
• challenger • accident • astronauts • shuttle • weather
Many events of the Challenger disaster remain ignored by the general public. Today, numerous misconceptions surround the tragic event.
• challenger • accident • astronauts • shuttle • weather
Days at Dryden: Enterprise Flies (Part 1)
The first of two parts that explore a program that was centered around America's first space shuttle
• enterprise • shuttle • space • dryden • california
The first of two parts that explore a program that was centered around America's first space shuttle
• enterprise • shuttle • space • dryden • california
Moon Bugs on the Moon?
In 1969 many scientists were worried that the first men returning from the moon would bring back a form of life foreign to earth. Fearing the worst, a system of quarantine was devised so that astronauts would be isolated after their mission.
• moon • apollo • quarantine • mqf • lrl
In 1969 many scientists were worried that the first men returning from the moon would bring back a form of life foreign to earth. Fearing the worst, a system of quarantine was devised so that astronauts would be isolated after their mission.
• moon • apollo • quarantine • mqf • lrl
Nicknames and Designations
A brief look into a few of the nicknames that astronauts have given their spacecraft officially and unoffically.
• capsule • molly brown • phoenix • mercury • apollo
A brief look into a few of the nicknames that astronauts have given their spacecraft officially and unoffically.
• capsule • molly brown • phoenix • mercury • apollo
Space Shuttle Woes: Problems with Atlantis
Once again a shuttle launch is delayed by technical problems. A description of the problems, and a look at the old argument of what's wrong with the shuttle program.
• atlantis • nasa • delay • vab • sts
Once again a shuttle launch is delayed by technical problems. A description of the problems, and a look at the old argument of what's wrong with the shuttle program.
• atlantis • nasa • delay • vab • sts
The Case for Space Tourism
Is now the time for space tourism?
• space • tourism • tito • space shuttle • soyuz
Is now the time for space tourism?
• space • tourism • tito • space shuttle • soyuz
The Excess Eleven
In 1967 a group of scientists earned the title of astronaut. Faced with little chance for a place on Apollo missions, many would have to wait decades for a trip into space.
• eleven • excess • astronauts • apollo • skylab
In 1967 a group of scientists earned the title of astronaut. Faced with little chance for a place on Apollo missions, many would have to wait decades for a trip into space.
• eleven • excess • astronauts • apollo • skylab
The First Ten In Space Part II
The second part of a brief look at the first people to journey into space.
• cosmonauts • cooper • schirra • gemini • astronauts
The second part of a brief look at the first people to journey into space.
• cosmonauts • cooper • schirra • gemini • astronauts
The Mercury 13
While the Mercury astronauts were being launched into space, the idea of women astronaut candidates was also being studied.
• astronauts • female • mercury • experiments • tests
While the Mercury astronauts were being launched into space, the idea of women astronaut candidates was also being studied.
• astronauts • female • mercury • experiments • tests
The Rescue That Never Was: Skylab 3
A glimpse into the closest the American space program has ever come to performing a rescue of astronauts in space.
• skylab • apollo • quad • x-38 • orbit
A glimpse into the closest the American space program has ever come to performing a rescue of astronauts in space.
• skylab • apollo • quad • x-38 • orbit
To the Moon by Way of Testing
Before the first successful launch of a manned Apollo mission, critical tests of hardware had to be completed.
• apollo • astronauts • 2tv-1 • lta-8 • apollo 7
Before the first successful launch of a manned Apollo mission, critical tests of hardware had to be completed.
• apollo • astronauts • 2tv-1 • lta-8 • apollo 7
A Permanent Presence in Space
From Skylab to the Space Shuttle, Americans now have a permanent presence in space.
• international space station • mir • skylab • delays • space shuttle
From Skylab to the Space Shuttle, Americans now have a permanent presence in space.
• international space station • mir • skylab • delays • space shuttle
A Vist With Lowell Grissom
The brother of space legend Gus Grissom is currently on a speaking tour.
• grissom • liberty bell 7 • gemini 3 • apollo 1 • brave
The brother of space legend Gus Grissom is currently on a speaking tour.
• grissom • liberty bell 7 • gemini 3 • apollo 1 • brave
Atlantis Delivers Destiny
A look at the first shuttle mission of the year 2001.
• atlantis • shuttle • destiny • iss • spacewalk
A look at the first shuttle mission of the year 2001.
• atlantis • shuttle • destiny • iss • spacewalk
Atlantis Delivers Quest
Shuttle Atlantis delivers the Quest Airlock and completes the second phase of the International Space Station's construction.
• iss • atlantis • airlock • quest • spacewalk
Shuttle Atlantis delivers the Quest Airlock and completes the second phase of the International Space Station's construction.
• iss • atlantis • airlock • quest • spacewalk
Did you know?
A few interesting footnotes about the American Space Program.
• mercury • unknown • gemini • apollo • skylab
A few interesting footnotes about the American Space Program.
• mercury • unknown • gemini • apollo • skylab
Did You Know? Volume II
More interesting tid-bits about space exploration.
• nasa • boeing • slayton • astronaut • apollo
More interesting tid-bits about space exploration.
• nasa • boeing • slayton • astronaut • apollo
Endeavor Delivers Canadian Arm to Alpha
In one of the most complex construction jobs ever attempted in space, the crew of shuttle Endeavor delivers a pivotal piece of hardware to the International Space Station.
• canada • space • shuttle • endeavor • iss
In one of the most complex construction jobs ever attempted in space, the crew of shuttle Endeavor delivers a pivotal piece of hardware to the International Space Station.
• canada • space • shuttle • endeavor • iss
Field Notes from Space Station Alpha
A brief look at the latest mission by the space shuttle to help build the International Space Station.
• alpha • space station • astronaut • solar panel • kilowatt
A brief look at the latest mission by the space shuttle to help build the International Space Station.
• alpha • space station • astronaut • solar panel • kilowatt
More Than A Handshake In Space
More than just a handshake in space, the Apollo Soyuz Test Project was a complex and worthwhile event.
• apollo • soyuz • cooperation • module • astronaut
More than just a handshake in space, the Apollo Soyuz Test Project was a complex and worthwhile event.
• apollo • soyuz • cooperation • module • astronaut
Off The Drawing Board
Many ideas never made it past the drawing board during America's effort to get to the moon.
• apollo • lfv • astronaut • scheme • proposal
Many ideas never made it past the drawing board during America's effort to get to the moon.
• apollo • lfv • astronaut • scheme • proposal
Rest in Space
Sadly, in the past two months NASA has lost two of its astronauts.
• astronaut • nasa • iss
Sadly, in the past two months NASA has lost two of its astronauts.
• astronaut • nasa • iss
The First Food In Space
Eating and drinking in space has come along way since the early days of the American space program.
• food • astronaut • mercury • glenn • steak
Eating and drinking in space has come along way since the early days of the American space program.
• food • astronaut • mercury • glenn • steak
The Lunar Flyer
For a time, a lunar flying vehicle was considered the best way to explore thr surface of the moon.
• lunar • flyer • vehicle • apollo • astronaut
For a time, a lunar flying vehicle was considered the best way to explore thr surface of the moon.
• lunar • flyer • vehicle • apollo • astronaut
The Wristwatch in Space
From Mercury to the Space Shuttle astronauts have depended on the wristwatch.
• watch • space • astronaut • gemini • mercury
From Mercury to the Space Shuttle astronauts have depended on the wristwatch.
• watch • space • astronaut • gemini • mercury
US Survival Knives in Space
From the first Mercury missions to todays Space Shuttle flights US Astronauts have been armed with rugged edged weapons.
• weapons in space • knife in space • astro knife • military in space • astronaught knife
From the first Mercury missions to todays Space Shuttle flights US Astronauts have been armed with rugged edged weapons.
• weapons in space • knife in space • astro knife • military in space • astronaught knife
Problems for Manned Mars Missions
The effects of Martian physical and orbital features will cause problems to the health of the crew of a manned mission to the Red Planet if not understood and mitigated.
• mars • manned mission • problems • dust • human health
The effects of Martian physical and orbital features will cause problems to the health of the crew of a manned mission to the Red Planet if not understood and mitigated.
• mars • manned mission • problems • dust • human health
Space Laws
Who owns the moon? Are nuclear weapons allowed in space? And who makes these laws?
• united nations office for outer space affairs • owns space • owns the moon • peaceful • nuclear weapons
Who owns the moon? Are nuclear weapons allowed in space? And who makes these laws?
• united nations office for outer space affairs • owns space • owns the moon • peaceful • nuclear weapons
Apollo 13
Only brilliant response to this emergency coupled with an awesome amount of undaunted fortitude and faith on the part of the astronauts saved thier lives.
• appollo • apollo • mission • 13 • thirteen
Only brilliant response to this emergency coupled with an awesome amount of undaunted fortitude and faith on the part of the astronauts saved thier lives.
• appollo • apollo • mission • 13 • thirteen
Roll Out the Grand Canyon Skywalk
The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, operated by the Hualapai Nation, opens March 28. Visitors walk out on a glass walkway suspended 4000 feet above the Grand Canyon floor
• grand canyon skywalk • opening • grand canyon west • arizona • glass bottom
The Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, operated by the Hualapai Nation, opens March 28. Visitors walk out on a glass walkway suspended 4000 feet above the Grand Canyon floor
• grand canyon skywalk • opening • grand canyon west • arizona • glass bottom
Sputnik I, Artificial Satellite
The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired.
• sputnik i • sputnik • soviet • satellite • first
The original Sputnik was a landmark event in that it was both an important first as a technological achievement, and for what it inspired.
• sputnik i • sputnik • soviet • satellite • first
Three Ports of Call in Florida
When cruising from any of these ports take the opportunity to spend a few days and see the sights. They all have nearby beaches and unique entertainment.
• art deco on south beach • vizcaya and james deering • biscayne bay • fort lauderdale's new river • kennedy space center
When cruising from any of these ports take the opportunity to spend a few days and see the sights. They all have nearby beaches and unique entertainment.
• art deco on south beach • vizcaya and james deering • biscayne bay • fort lauderdale's new river • kennedy space center
Believe
No one believes a true thing unless their heart believes it first. Logic does not define the human condition. Passion does.
• frontier theory • frontiers • art • movies • tv
No one believes a true thing unless their heart believes it first. Logic does not define the human condition. Passion does.
• frontier theory • frontiers • art • movies • tv
Comet Tempel 1 and the Deep Impact Spacecraft
Can you imagine deliberately sending a spacecraft out to crash into a comet? Well, NASA is about to do just that. Join me and I'll tell you about this historic meeting in space.
• comet tempel 1 • deep impact • comets • “dirty snowballs” • comprised of ice
Can you imagine deliberately sending a spacecraft out to crash into a comet? Well, NASA is about to do just that. Join me and I'll tell you about this historic meeting in space.
• comet tempel 1 • deep impact • comets • “dirty snowballs” • comprised of ice
Moon Rocks
When the astronauts visited the moon, they brought rock samples back to the Earth. Over thirty years later, what is known about them?
• moon • rocks • science • web sites • earth
When the astronauts visited the moon, they brought rock samples back to the Earth. Over thirty years later, what is known about them?
• moon • rocks • science • web sites • earth
Travel to Mars
We have all seen the pictures sent back from Mars by the Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity. President Bush has proposed returning astronauts to the Moon then continuing on to explore Mars. Mars is about 78,300,000 km from the earth. That is nearly 200 times the distance to the moon. What exactly is involved in going Mars?
• mars • science • web sites • rovers • spirit
We have all seen the pictures sent back from Mars by the Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity. President Bush has proposed returning astronauts to the Moon then continuing on to explore Mars. Mars is about 78,300,000 km from the earth. That is nearly 200 times the distance to the moon. What exactly is involved in going Mars?
• mars • science • web sites • rovers • spirit
Almost Back in the Saddle?
The latest update on the Space Shuttle return-to-flight effort shows areas of key progress, as well as new challenges. Will America's manned space program resume flying on schedule?
• nasa • space • shuttle • columbia • repair
The latest update on the Space Shuttle return-to-flight effort shows areas of key progress, as well as new challenges. Will America's manned space program resume flying on schedule?
• nasa • space • shuttle • columbia • repair
Christmas Gifts for Kids Who Love Astronomy
Here I'll present great gift ideas that educate and inspire young astronomers!
• gift • christmas • santa • claus • present
Here I'll present great gift ideas that educate and inspire young astronomers!
• gift • christmas • santa • claus • present
Close Calls in Space Exploration
A brief discussion of just a few of the close calls and emergencies in space exploration.
• gemini • apollo • mercury • astronaut • danger
A brief discussion of just a few of the close calls and emergencies in space exploration.
• gemini • apollo • mercury • astronaut • danger