Articles related to "Space Flight"
Not-a-Budget-Travel Bit
a lot of silliness and a little bit of essential information for some . . .
india • space flight • frequent flyer miles • el al • us airways
a lot of silliness and a little bit of essential information for some . . .
india • space flight • frequent flyer miles • el al • us airways
Solar Eclipse and Space Sites
Learn about the solar eclipse. There's also a link to the Global Schoolhouse Space Science website. Lots of interesting sites of our solar system.
space • astronomy • solar eclipse • planets • mars
Learn about the solar eclipse. There's also a link to the Global Schoolhouse Space Science website. Lots of interesting sites of our solar system.
space • astronomy • solar eclipse • planets • mars
Zero Gravity and Bone Loss During Space Flight
As an astronaut's body adjusts to the weightless environment of space where strong bones aren't necessary it requires less calcium for the skeletal system.
space flight • astronauts • zero-gravity • weightlessness • bone loss
As an astronaut's body adjusts to the weightless environment of space where strong bones aren't necessary it requires less calcium for the skeletal system.
space flight • astronauts • zero-gravity • weightlessness • bone loss
Disposable Volkswagens
How our current state of affairs is holding back the conquest of space, and why there's not really all that much reason to worry.
space • space travel • space exploration • orbit • space commerce
How our current state of affairs is holding back the conquest of space, and why there's not really all that much reason to worry.
space • space travel • space exploration • orbit • space commerce
PAVING THE WAY
Ham and Enos, two chimpanzees, accomplished what few humans ever have.
space chimps • ham • enos • space flights • hamilton blackshear
Ham and Enos, two chimpanzees, accomplished what few humans ever have.
space chimps • ham • enos • space flights • hamilton blackshear
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL is the home of the world's largest space museum as well as Space Camp. Visiting the museum complex requires at least a full day if not two.
u.s. space and rocket center • space museum • marshall space flight center • space shuttle • space camp
Huntsville, AL is the home of the world's largest space museum as well as Space Camp. Visiting the museum complex requires at least a full day if not two.
u.s. space and rocket center • space museum • marshall space flight center • space shuttle • space camp
Yuri Gagarin (1934 – 1968)
The first human in space and to orbit the Earth, Gagarin is a hero of the Soviet Union and celebrated cosmonaut.
yuri gagarin cosmonaut • gagarin and space travel • gagarin and earth orbit • gagarin and soviet space programme • gagarin and space flight
The first human in space and to orbit the Earth, Gagarin is a hero of the Soviet Union and celebrated cosmonaut.
yuri gagarin cosmonaut • gagarin and space travel • gagarin and earth orbit • gagarin and soviet space programme • gagarin and space flight
Forgotten Machines of the Space Race
A description of a pair of simulators built at Langley AFB in Virgina during the 1960's. These simulators helped land men on the moon, yet today they are all but forgotten in the story of America's space program. ,A description of a pair of simulators built at Langley AFB in Virgina during the 1960's. These simulators helped land men on the moon, yet today they are all but forgotten in the story of America's space program.
langley • apollo • simulator • computer • lander
A description of a pair of simulators built at Langley AFB in Virgina during the 1960's. These simulators helped land men on the moon, yet today they are all but forgotten in the story of America's space program. ,A description of a pair of simulators built at Langley AFB in Virgina during the 1960's. These simulators helped land men on the moon, yet today they are all but forgotten in the story of America's space program.
langley • apollo • simulator • computer • lander
Ferris Wheels in Space
An investigation of the how and why of artificial gravity; can we make it work, and what will it take?
space • flight • artificial • gravity • centrifugal
An investigation of the how and why of artificial gravity; can we make it work, and what will it take?
space • flight • artificial • gravity • centrifugal
Oregon Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Grows
History becomes real at this popular West Coast attraction, home to WW2 fighter planes, a "Cold War" ICBM and an IMAX 3D journey to the International Space Station.
evergreen air and space museum • mcminnville oregon • howard hughes spruce goose • world's largest wooden aircraft • imax 3d theater space flight
History becomes real at this popular West Coast attraction, home to WW2 fighter planes, a "Cold War" ICBM and an IMAX 3D journey to the International Space Station.
evergreen air and space museum • mcminnville oregon • howard hughes spruce goose • world's largest wooden aircraft • imax 3d theater space flight
Space Tourism, the Commercial Frontier
British economist Dr. Patrick Collins has been making the case for wider space travel for years. Almost anybody could go into space, and now you can book a ticket.
space tourism commercial space flight • dr. patrick q. collins • space future • space for all everyone • boost earth economy
British economist Dr. Patrick Collins has been making the case for wider space travel for years. Almost anybody could go into space, and now you can book a ticket.
space tourism commercial space flight • dr. patrick q. collins • space future • space for all everyone • boost earth economy
The Big Boom
Everything you always wanted to know about propelling a ship using nuclear bombs, but were afraid to ask.
space • flight • travel • spaceflight • mars
Everything you always wanted to know about propelling a ship using nuclear bombs, but were afraid to ask.
space • flight • travel • spaceflight • mars
The Tranquillity Alternative -- A Review
A review of the alternative space history SF The Tranquillity Alternative, a novel by Allen Steele.
science fiction • speculative fiction • genre • novel • author
A review of the alternative space history SF The Tranquillity Alternative, a novel by Allen Steele.
science fiction • speculative fiction • genre • novel • author
Werhner von Braun
Von Braun was born in Germany, led a Nazi research team, and later became an American Citizen, and an important force in the American Space Program.
wehrner von braun • werner • rockets • v-2 • buzz bomb
Von Braun was born in Germany, led a Nazi research team, and later became an American Citizen, and an important force in the American Space Program.
wehrner von braun • werner • rockets • v-2 • buzz bomb
30 Years After the Sea of Tranquility
Thoughts thirty years after man's first steps on the moon.
space program • neil armstrong • effects on society • effects on research
Thoughts thirty years after man's first steps on the moon.
space program • neil armstrong • effects on society • effects on research
Beam Us Some Decent SciFi, Scotty -- Continued
Every wondered why there are so few good Science Fiction text games on the 'net? This article explores the reasons behind this puzzling trend. Part two of two.
science • fiction • text • graphic • video
Every wondered why there are so few good Science Fiction text games on the 'net? This article explores the reasons behind this puzzling trend. Part two of two.
science • fiction • text • graphic • video
Designing Tools for Space
Astronauts have to use specially designed tools when working in space.
astronaut tools • designing tools for space • hubble servicing mission • types of space tools • where are space tools designed
Astronauts have to use specially designed tools when working in space.
astronaut tools • designing tools for space • hubble servicing mission • types of space tools • where are space tools designed
What A Hoot! The Hooters Air Story
Call this my "swimsuit edition," following the trend of publications in February. This month we look at an airline that was founded by a restaurant and takes into the air the uniform concept from the restaurant. Who-o-o-o-o would fly Hooters Air?
hooters air • hooters girls • hootie the owl • orange • uniforms
Call this my "swimsuit edition," following the trend of publications in February. This month we look at an airline that was founded by a restaurant and takes into the air the uniform concept from the restaurant. Who-o-o-o-o would fly Hooters Air?
hooters air • hooters girls • hootie the owl • orange • uniforms
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
Aerospace Engineering 101
Aerospace engineering focuses on the understanding, design, and development of aircraft and spacecraft structures and systems.
aerospace engineering 101 • aerospace engineering • aeronautical engineering • aeronautics • astronautics
Aerospace engineering focuses on the understanding, design, and development of aircraft and spacecraft structures and systems.
aerospace engineering 101 • aerospace engineering • aeronautical engineering • aeronautics • astronautics
Could Harnessed Solar Power Be The Answer To The Energy Crisis
Power collected from the sun's rays could generate safe, endless electricity to Earth.
solar power
Power collected from the sun's rays could generate safe, endless electricity to Earth.
solar power
Double Supernova Seen
A NASA satellite has spied two supernova bursting in one galaxy in less than a month.
double supernova • swift • nasa • galaxy • hercules
A NASA satellite has spied two supernova bursting in one galaxy in less than a month.
double supernova • swift • nasa • galaxy • hercules
Hungarian Space Travel
In 1980, 25 years ago, flight the first and only Hungarian astronaut into the space. In this article I would like to remember that thing.
space • hungary • hungarian • solyut • soyuz
In 1980, 25 years ago, flight the first and only Hungarian astronaut into the space. In this article I would like to remember that thing.
space • hungary • hungarian • solyut • soyuz
Rocketing into the New Millenium On the Nanotube
This article examines a simulation study of carbon nanotubes conducted by NASA physicists.
nasa • nanotubes • simulations • quantum • molecular dynamics
This article examines a simulation study of carbon nanotubes conducted by NASA physicists.
nasa • nanotubes • simulations • quantum • molecular dynamics
Screams from the Sun
Coronal Mass Ejections slam into the solar wind and release bursts in radio waves, signalling that a storm is headed toward Earth.
scream • sun • solar storm • cme • radiation storm
Coronal Mass Ejections slam into the solar wind and release bursts in radio waves, signalling that a storm is headed toward Earth.
scream • sun • solar storm • cme • radiation storm
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
U.S. Space Program Goals Discussed in Report
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's civil space program should be linked to U.S. goals for environment, economics and strategies, a new report said.
civil space program's goals aligned with national • space program and environmental goals • space activities partner with international agenci • 40th anniversary of moon landing • nasa's events
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's civil space program should be linked to U.S. goals for environment, economics and strategies, a new report said.
civil space program's goals aligned with national • space program and environmental goals • space activities partner with international agenci • 40th anniversary of moon landing • nasa's events
A Profile of Sir Arthur C. Clarke
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
Ancient Rocketry
A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.
ancient rocketry • ancient rocketry china • black powder rocket china • taoist alchemists gunpowder • china discovery of gunpowder
A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.
ancient rocketry • ancient rocketry china • black powder rocket china • taoist alchemists gunpowder • china discovery of gunpowder
Classic Sci-Fi Movies from the Early 1950s
Science fiction movies of the 1950s were strongly influenced by the paranoia of the Atomic and Cold War Eras or the feeling that we are not alone.
classic scifi movie • sci-fi movies 1950s • science fiction atomic • science fiction cold war • heinlein rocketship galileo
Science fiction movies of the 1950s were strongly influenced by the paranoia of the Atomic and Cold War Eras or the feeling that we are not alone.
classic scifi movie • sci-fi movies 1950s • science fiction atomic • science fiction cold war • heinlein rocketship galileo
Did You Know? Volume 3
Once again a look at a few interesting tidbits about space exploration.
gagarin • shepard • orange • space • gemini
Once again a look at a few interesting tidbits about space exploration.
gagarin • shepard • orange • space • gemini
Extraterrestrial Building Blocks of Life
For the first time, life's building blocks have been found in a comet out in space. This suggests that comets and meteorites could have prompted life on Earth.
stardust spacecraft • building blocks of life in comet • amino acids found in comet • extraterrestrial life samples • wild 2 comet
For the first time, life's building blocks have been found in a comet out in space. This suggests that comets and meteorites could have prompted life on Earth.
stardust spacecraft • building blocks of life in comet • amino acids found in comet • extraterrestrial life samples • wild 2 comet
India's Environmental Challenges
The state of India's environment is in upset at the hands of uncontrolled human activities, and these ecological ailments are affecting social growth potential.
india • environment • challenges • ecological • affecting
The state of India's environment is in upset at the hands of uncontrolled human activities, and these ecological ailments are affecting social growth potential.
india • environment • challenges • ecological • affecting
It is All in the Name or in the Initials
A unique county wastes in energy on hypersensitivity.
prince george's county • p.g.
A unique county wastes in energy on hypersensitivity.
prince george's county • p.g.
Marymac Berry Farm and Its Blueberries
Tucked away, on the side of a country road in Brownsboro, Ala., lies Marymac Farm. It is home to 1200 blueberry bushes on two acres of land, waiting for summer visitors
marymac berry farm • huntsville • brownsboro • blueberries • picking
Tucked away, on the side of a country road in Brownsboro, Ala., lies Marymac Farm. It is home to 1200 blueberry bushes on two acres of land, waiting for summer visitors
marymac berry farm • huntsville • brownsboro • blueberries • picking
Origin, History of the United States Air Force
This technologically gifted branch of the Armed Services has seen Military Air Power advance from balloons to bi-planes to bombers to outer space vehicles and satellites!
history of the us air force • hot air balloons • signal corp • us air service • army air corp
This technologically gifted branch of the Armed Services has seen Military Air Power advance from balloons to bi-planes to bombers to outer space vehicles and satellites!
history of the us air force • hot air balloons • signal corp • us air service • army air corp
Science News: Real Audio Style
Have fun learning about whats new in the world of science by visiting sites that use Real Audio.
science • news • kids • teens • school
Have fun learning about whats new in the world of science by visiting sites that use Real Audio.
science • news • kids • teens • school
Slow vs. Abrupt Climate Change
Climate changes occur as part of the Earth's normal climate cycle, in a slow transitional method. Abrupt climate change has happened in the past due to various effects.
abrupt climate change • earth's climate cycle • the little ice age • younger dryas • human affect on climate
Climate changes occur as part of the Earth's normal climate cycle, in a slow transitional method. Abrupt climate change has happened in the past due to various effects.
abrupt climate change • earth's climate cycle • the little ice age • younger dryas • human affect on climate
Spaceborne Lasers Detect Thinning Ice Sheets
NASA's Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite (ICESat) has taken more than 1.9 billion measurements during its 6 year orbit using a laser instrument.
icesat • glas • geoscience laser altimeter system • thinning ice sheets • climate change
NASA's Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite (ICESat) has taken more than 1.9 billion measurements during its 6 year orbit using a laser instrument.
icesat • glas • geoscience laser altimeter system • thinning ice sheets • climate change
The Boeing Company
The second in our series of articles examining ground-breaking aircraft manufacturers, this is a look at the most familiar name in aeronautics the world over.
aircraft • airplanes • flight • bombers • airliners
The second in our series of articles examining ground-breaking aircraft manufacturers, this is a look at the most familiar name in aeronautics the world over.
aircraft • airplanes • flight • bombers • airliners
The Circle of Life The Beginning
"We are made of star stuff...atoms heavier than hydrogen were created in the interiors of stars and then expelled into space to be incorporated into later stars."
star-stuff • nebula • nuclear fusion • size of stars • gravitational forces
"We are made of star stuff...atoms heavier than hydrogen were created in the interiors of stars and then expelled into space to be incorporated into later stars."
star-stuff • nebula • nuclear fusion • size of stars • gravitational forces
The Ethics of 21st Century Science
This century could see scientific discoveries ranging from designer babies to thinking machines, and such discoveries will raise profound ethical questions.
21st century science • the ethics of future science • moral implications of 21st century science • ethical debate in science • physics in the 21st century
This century could see scientific discoveries ranging from designer babies to thinking machines, and such discoveries will raise profound ethical questions.
21st century science • the ethics of future science • moral implications of 21st century science • ethical debate in science • physics in the 21st century
The Planet Seems to have Survived
. . . have you really been there/done that?
t s elliot • alien q • douglas adams • christian • space
. . . have you really been there/done that?
t s elliot • alien q • douglas adams • christian • space
Tonight's Feature: AMAZON WOMEN ON THE MOON
They just don't make 'em like this anymore. And ain't it a shame!
amazon women on the moon • satire • parody • john landis • joe dante
They just don't make 'em like this anymore. And ain't it a shame!
amazon women on the moon • satire • parody • john landis • joe dante
Trampoline Fitness
The exhilaration of being airborne on a trampoline will elevate your body to new fitness heights. Bounce fun into your fitness routine with a backyard trampoline.
trampoline fitness • trampoline workout • backyard trampolines • trampolining • aerobic exercise
The exhilaration of being airborne on a trampoline will elevate your body to new fitness heights. Bounce fun into your fitness routine with a backyard trampoline.
trampoline fitness • trampoline workout • backyard trampolines • trampolining • aerobic exercise
Travel Plans that are Out of This World
Reginald brings up the stories of his heroes and what space travel meant to him. It is that space travel that may soon be laying the foundation for commercial space/air lines.
shop • shopping • bargain • space • travel
Reginald brings up the stories of his heroes and what space travel meant to him. It is that space travel that may soon be laying the foundation for commercial space/air lines.
shop • shopping • bargain • space • travel
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Although UAVs as surveillance and gunnery spotters are now decades old, the offensively armed UAV first seen over the skies of Afghanistan have for all time changed how air war is waged.
uav • unmanned aerial vehicle • predator • dark star • global hawk
Although UAVs as surveillance and gunnery spotters are now decades old, the offensively armed UAV first seen over the skies of Afghanistan have for all time changed how air war is waged.
uav • unmanned aerial vehicle • predator • dark star • global hawk
With Wings to Fly
Article on the Women in Aviation History.
earhart • wings • lady lindy • blanche stuart scott • aviation
Article on the Women in Aviation History.
earhart • wings • lady lindy • blanche stuart scott • aviation
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