Articles related to "Sputnik"
First Space Satellite
The space age began with the October 4, 1957 launch of the first Russian space satellite. Other Sputnik satellites and the first US Explorer satellite soon followed.
space satellite • sputnik satellite • space age • sputnik • russian space
The space age began with the October 4, 1957 launch of the first Russian space satellite. Other Sputnik satellites and the first US Explorer satellite soon followed.
space satellite • sputnik satellite • space age • sputnik • russian space
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
Sputnik - Now a Virus Satellite
Newly discovered cell-sized viruses have an infecting satellite virus, with implications for viruses as life forms, cell origins, the cause of disease and its treatment.
mimivirus in a cooling tower • cooling tower virus • viruses infecting protists • mamavirus and its satellite virus • precursors to eukaryotes
Newly discovered cell-sized viruses have an infecting satellite virus, with implications for viruses as life forms, cell origins, the cause of disease and its treatment.
mimivirus in a cooling tower • cooling tower virus • viruses infecting protists • mamavirus and its satellite virus • precursors to eukaryotes
Fort Apache: The Moon
In 1959, the army studied the possibility of constructing a military base on the moon. The primary reason for this was to, in effect, seize the highest ground imaginable. ,In 1959, the army studied the possibility of constructing a military base on the moon. The primary reason for this was to, in effect, seize the highest ground imaginable.
moon • army • van • braun • nuclear
In 1959, the army studied the possibility of constructing a military base on the moon. The primary reason for this was to, in effect, seize the highest ground imaginable. ,In 1959, the army studied the possibility of constructing a military base on the moon. The primary reason for this was to, in effect, seize the highest ground imaginable.
moon • army • van • braun • nuclear
How Sputnik Helped Academic Publishing
Scholarly publishing does not happen in a vacuum but is highly influenced by world events. Find out how the launch of Sputnik indirectly supported university presses.
academic publishers • university presses • sputnik launch • ndea 1958 • scholarly writing
Scholarly publishing does not happen in a vacuum but is highly influenced by world events. Find out how the launch of Sputnik indirectly supported university presses.
academic publishers • university presses • sputnik launch • ndea 1958 • scholarly writing
57 Chevy Bel Air and Ford Fairlane Were Classics
GM and Ford are celebrating the 50th anniversary of two of their classic cars, the 1957 Bel Air and the 1957 Fairlane, both of which reflected the boldness of the year.
57 chevy bel air ford fairlane • big bold cars • sputnik • 50th anniversary car classics • chrome tail fins
GM and Ford are celebrating the 50th anniversary of two of their classic cars, the 1957 Bel Air and the 1957 Fairlane, both of which reflected the boldness of the year.
57 chevy bel air ford fairlane • big bold cars • sputnik • 50th anniversary car classics • chrome tail fins
Jazzanova: The Sound of Summer in the Dead of Winter
German jazz-lounge-house artists Jazzanova brighten up even the dullest winter days.
jazzanova • jazz • techno • house • lounge
German jazz-lounge-house artists Jazzanova brighten up even the dullest winter days.
jazzanova • jazz • techno • house • lounge
Russia Honors First Dog In Space
Russia recently unveiled a new monument honoring the first dog in space. Laika the dog was the first to successfully orbit the earth before succumbing to heat and stress.
first dog in space • russian monument to first dog in space • laika the dog • sputnik 2 • successful orbit of the earth
Russia recently unveiled a new monument honoring the first dog in space. Laika the dog was the first to successfully orbit the earth before succumbing to heat and stress.
first dog in space • russian monument to first dog in space • laika the dog • sputnik 2 • successful orbit of the earth
The Eisenhower Presidency
A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
dwight d. eisenhower • nato • sputnik • cuban missile crisis • soviet union
A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
dwight d. eisenhower • nato • sputnik • cuban missile crisis • soviet union
October Sky (Movie Review)
When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik they fueled not only the Cold War but also the imagination a young American boy. Director Joe Johnston brings this true story to the big screen in this inspirational film.
october sky • rocket boys • movies about space • movies about science • movie reviews
When the Soviet Union launched Sputnik they fueled not only the Cold War but also the imagination a young American boy. Director Joe Johnston brings this true story to the big screen in this inspirational film.
october sky • rocket boys • movies about space • movies about science • movie reviews
Cold War Modern Exhibition London 2008
Cold War Modern is a fast-track survey of how the post-war period influenced the arts and the design of posters, clothing and everyday objects.
cold war modern • cold war design • 20th century art • cold war art • v&a 2008 exhibition
Cold War Modern is a fast-track survey of how the post-war period influenced the arts and the design of posters, clothing and everyday objects.
cold war modern • cold war design • 20th century art • cold war art • v&a 2008 exhibition
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
The Japanese author of "Kafka on the Shore", "Sputnik Sweetheart", and "A Wild Sheep Chase" offers a coming-of-age tale and the impossible romance of Toru and Naoko.
haruki murakami • norwegian wood • japanese author • kafka on the shore • sputnik sweetheart
The Japanese author of "Kafka on the Shore", "Sputnik Sweetheart", and "A Wild Sheep Chase" offers a coming-of-age tale and the impossible romance of Toru and Naoko.
haruki murakami • norwegian wood • japanese author • kafka on the shore • sputnik sweetheart
The Golden Age of Atomic Power in Space
An interview with Dr. Brian Dunne, chief experimentalist for Project Orion, Part II: General Atomic
frontier theory • frontiers • space • project orion • nuclear pulse propulsion
An interview with Dr. Brian Dunne, chief experimentalist for Project Orion, Part II: General Atomic
frontier theory • frontiers • space • project orion • nuclear pulse propulsion
The Cold War 1946 - 1957
The first decade of the Cold War validated Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, from the division of Europe to internal fifth columns promoting Communism.
the cold war 1946-1957 • first decade of the cold war • beginnings of the cold war • the cold war under truman • churchill's iron curtain speech warns the us about
The first decade of the Cold War validated Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, from the division of Europe to internal fifth columns promoting Communism.
the cold war 1946-1957 • first decade of the cold war • beginnings of the cold war • the cold war under truman • churchill's iron curtain speech warns the us about
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
Anniversary Countdown for 2007
This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US.
anniversaries • history • britain • united kingdom • america
This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US.
anniversaries • history • britain • united kingdom • america
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
Fun Dog Facts
Dogs are perhaps the most popular pet in America. Check out these interesting, and sometimes funny, facts to see how much trivia you know about man's best friend.
dogs • dog facts • dog trivia • fun dog facts • rin tin tin
Dogs are perhaps the most popular pet in America. Check out these interesting, and sometimes funny, facts to see how much trivia you know about man's best friend.
dogs • dog facts • dog trivia • fun dog facts • rin tin tin
JJ Heller Ministers at Remuda
Singer/songwriter JJ Heller recently spent time ministering to women at Remuda Ranch during chapel services held at the renowned eating disorder treatment facility.
jj heller • only love remains • remuda ranch • stone table records • all the beauty
Singer/songwriter JJ Heller recently spent time ministering to women at Remuda Ranch during chapel services held at the renowned eating disorder treatment facility.
jj heller • only love remains • remuda ranch • stone table records • all the beauty
Model Rockets That Really Fly
Learn how to get started in building and flying rockets. Model rockets are safe, fun, and educational.
model rocketry • sport rockets • model rocket flyers • scale model rockets • model rocket engines
Learn how to get started in building and flying rockets. Model rockets are safe, fun, and educational.
model rocketry • sport rockets • model rocket flyers • scale model rockets • model rocket engines
NASA Celebrates Apollo 11 Moon Landing and Walk
On July 20th, 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot anywhere other than Earth when he walked out of NASA's Apollo 11 and down onto the surface of the moon.
apollo 11 • lunar landing • moon walk • neil armstrong • buzz aldrin
On July 20th, 1969 Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot anywhere other than Earth when he walked out of NASA's Apollo 11 and down onto the surface of the moon.
apollo 11 • lunar landing • moon walk • neil armstrong • buzz aldrin
Neil Armstrong – American Astronaut
Neil Armstrong commanded Apollo 11, the first manned spacecraft to visit the moon.
neil armstrong • american • astronaut • nasa • apollo 11
Neil Armstrong commanded Apollo 11, the first manned spacecraft to visit the moon.
neil armstrong • american • astronaut • nasa • apollo 11
Pushing Ice
Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work
arthur c. clarke • rendezvous with rama • poul anderson • tau zero • greg bear
Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work
arthur c. clarke • rendezvous with rama • poul anderson • tau zero • greg bear
50th Anniversary of Avro Arrow Cancellation
The Avro Arrow, built by AV Roe Canada was a high performance delta-wing interceptor. It represented the culmination of a design study that began in 1953.
avro arrow • avro arrow background • rcaf arrow • cf-100 canuck • cf-105-arrow
The Avro Arrow, built by AV Roe Canada was a high performance delta-wing interceptor. It represented the culmination of a design study that began in 1953.
avro arrow • avro arrow background • rcaf arrow • cf-100 canuck • cf-105-arrow
Classic Pro Wrestling Territories
Pro wrestling in the 1950's - 80's existed as a collection of territories, each of which had unique champions, personalities, and styles
pro wrestling • nwa • wwe • stone cold steve austin • pro wrestling history
Pro wrestling in the 1950's - 80's existed as a collection of territories, each of which had unique champions, personalities, and styles
pro wrestling • nwa • wwe • stone cold steve austin • pro wrestling history
Cold War Paper Topics for History Courses
Starting the assignment with a list of focus questions will enable students to narrow research and develop specific thesis statements for expository history term papers.
cold war paper topics • developing focus questions for history papers • writing a history term paper • turning a question into a thesis statement • how to develop a history paper topic
Starting the assignment with a list of focus questions will enable students to narrow research and develop specific thesis statements for expository history term papers.
cold war paper topics • developing focus questions for history papers • writing a history term paper • turning a question into a thesis statement • how to develop a history paper topic
Geosynchronous Satellite Orbits
Communications satellites often use geosynchronous orbits because they remain stationary above the same location on Earth.
geosynchronous satellite • communications satellites • geosynchronous orbit • earth satellite • sidereal day
Communications satellites often use geosynchronous orbits because they remain stationary above the same location on Earth.
geosynchronous satellite • communications satellites • geosynchronous orbit • earth satellite • sidereal day
Origin of the Internet
What is the standard definition of Internet? A quick look at the Internet's origin, it's intended purpose, and it's evolution.
internet • origin • origin of the internet • purpose of the internet • how the internet evolved
What is the standard definition of Internet? A quick look at the Internet's origin, it's intended purpose, and it's evolution.
internet • origin • origin of the internet • purpose of the internet • how the internet evolved
The Eisenhower Presidency
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
The First Space Walks, 1965
Called Extra Vehicular Activity or EVA by NASA spacewalks were a second Russian victory in the "Space Race" with America.
spacewalks • space • walk • walk in • first
Called Extra Vehicular Activity or EVA by NASA spacewalks were a second Russian victory in the "Space Race" with America.
spacewalks • space • walk • walk in • first
The NASA Moon Landings and the Personal Computer
Many criticize the Moon landings of the late 60s as extravagant science. But the science that put astronauts on the moon also helped to create the personal computer.
solid state electronics • personal computer • nasa • apollo moon landing • transistor
Many criticize the Moon landings of the late 60s as extravagant science. But the science that put astronauts on the moon also helped to create the personal computer.
solid state electronics • personal computer • nasa • apollo moon landing • transistor
Richard E. Smalley - Fullerenes and Nanotubes
Richard E. Smalley is a Nobel Prize winning chemist at Rice University. He was part of the team that developed supersonic beam laser spectroscopy, as well as the team that discovered fullerenes.
nobel prize in chemistry • buckminsterfullerene • buckeyball • buckeytube • nanotube
Richard E. Smalley is a Nobel Prize winning chemist at Rice University. He was part of the team that developed supersonic beam laser spectroscopy, as well as the team that discovered fullerenes.
nobel prize in chemistry • buckminsterfullerene • buckeyball • buckeytube • nanotube
Shirley Ann Jackson - Eminent Educator, Researcher, Administrator
Shirley Ann Jackson has combined her talents in physics, research, education, and administration to become the successful president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
shirley ann jackson • rensselaer polytechnic institute • massachusetts institute of technology • us nuclear regulatory commission • theoretical physicist
Shirley Ann Jackson has combined her talents in physics, research, education, and administration to become the successful president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
shirley ann jackson • rensselaer polytechnic institute • massachusetts institute of technology • us nuclear regulatory commission • theoretical physicist
Social and Emotional Learning- Introduction
Changes in societies globally have influenced the atmosphere in schools. Educational reform needs to include the social and emotional dimensions of educational change to be effective.
educational reform • social and emotional learning • emotions • climate of the classroom • curriculum
Changes in societies globally have influenced the atmosphere in schools. Educational reform needs to include the social and emotional dimensions of educational change to be effective.
educational reform • social and emotional learning • emotions • climate of the classroom • curriculum
The Tiny Missiles of October: How Model Rockets Spawned Your PC
This article examines how the model rocket hobby was a reflection of the ideologically-driven space race, and the eventual impact one rocket hobby firm's product would have on the entire world
rocket • ideology • hammer • sickel • stars
This article examines how the model rocket hobby was a reflection of the ideologically-driven space race, and the eventual impact one rocket hobby firm's product would have on the entire world
rocket • ideology • hammer • sickel • stars
Why Russia (Likely) Won't Go To War Over Kosovo
Despite dire warnings from the Kremlin and elsewhere of world war over Kosovo, and despite my own un-Pollyannish view of Russia's potential, I do not believe World War III will start in the Balkans in the near future. I believe this both because Russia has much less stake in the Balkans than in the Caspian, and also because the Russian state is much more stable than it has been in some time. Even the top Communist member of the Cabinet has attacked proposals for "rethinking" Russian military doctrine in the face of NATO action in Yugoslavia. This is more a matter of Russia maintaining some sort of balance of power in the world by siding with America's enemies.
russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov sergeyev ma
Despite dire warnings from the Kremlin and elsewhere of world war over Kosovo, and despite my own un-Pollyannish view of Russia's potential, I do not believe World War III will start in the Balkans in the near future. I believe this both because Russia has much less stake in the Balkans than in the Caspian, and also because the Russian state is much more stable than it has been in some time. Even the top Communist member of the Cabinet has attacked proposals for "rethinking" Russian military doctrine in the face of NATO action in Yugoslavia. This is more a matter of Russia maintaining some sort of balance of power in the world by siding with America's enemies.
russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov sergeyev ma
Enemies & Allies by Kevin J. Anderson Review
Sci Fi & Fantasy Finds: In a solid follow up to 2007's "The Last Days of Krypton", Anderson explores the internal conflicts of two of comic books' most iconic superheroes
superman • batman • enemies allies book • kevin j. anderson • kevin anderson
Sci Fi & Fantasy Finds: In a solid follow up to 2007's "The Last Days of Krypton", Anderson explores the internal conflicts of two of comic books' most iconic superheroes
superman • batman • enemies allies book • kevin j. anderson • kevin anderson
Nine Old Men: Ward Kimball
Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Ward Kimball (March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2002).
ward kimball • disney's nine old men • walt disney • dumbo • the mad hatter
Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Ward Kimball (March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2002).
ward kimball • disney's nine old men • walt disney • dumbo • the mad hatter
Space Tourism
Space tourism has potential to become a fruitful investment and a planetary savior, waiting to be opened to individuals with needs to be served in outer space.
space tourism • commercial space travel • space resources • economics of space • space travel
Space tourism has potential to become a fruitful investment and a planetary savior, waiting to be opened to individuals with needs to be served in outer space.
space tourism • commercial space travel • space resources • economics of space • space travel
The State of Education in the United States
America's graduation rate is 21st out of 27 industrialized countries. Considering its status as world power, where did the US go wrong?
education in america • american education • school systems of the world • america's rank in education • benefits of homeschooling
America's graduation rate is 21st out of 27 industrialized countries. Considering its status as world power, where did the US go wrong?
education in america • american education • school systems of the world • america's rank in education • benefits of homeschooling
From Nazis to NASA, Part II
Operation Paperclip was mounted with intent of securing samples of the world's most advanced rocket for the US. Bringing the designer along seemed like the only viable option. Von Braun was quite willing.
wwii • v2 • rocket • missle • icbm
Operation Paperclip was mounted with intent of securing samples of the world's most advanced rocket for the US. Bringing the designer along seemed like the only viable option. Von Braun was quite willing.
wwii • v2 • rocket • missle • icbm
Paris Neighborhoods III: Butte aux Cailles
A bit of history and visiting information for the charming Butte-aux-Cailles quarter of the 13th arrondissement.
butte • paris • france • french • cailles
A bit of history and visiting information for the charming Butte-aux-Cailles quarter of the 13th arrondissement.
butte • paris • france • french • cailles
She Saw It coming
Jeanne Dixon made some amazing prophecies during her lifetime. What does she see ahead for the world?
jeanne dixon • prophecy • prophecies • kennedy • ghandi
Jeanne Dixon made some amazing prophecies during her lifetime. What does she see ahead for the world?
jeanne dixon • prophecy • prophecies • kennedy • ghandi
Surf the Web Fantastic
The Internet – what a wonderful innovation. Do you use the Internet in your classroom? Do your students use it to do research, find information, prepare reports? I’m sure they do – whether they use it at school, or at home.
computers • computer safety • online learning • lesson plans • teachers
The Internet – what a wonderful innovation. Do you use the Internet in your classroom? Do your students use it to do research, find information, prepare reports? I’m sure they do – whether they use it at school, or at home.
computers • computer safety • online learning • lesson plans • teachers
The Polaris Missile
The development of the Polaris missile has often been compared to the task of landing a man on the Moon.
polaris • missile • navy • computer • moon
The development of the Polaris missile has often been compared to the task of landing a man on the Moon.
polaris • missile • navy • computer • moon
Vonnegut Redux: Slaughterhouse Five
A book review of Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five
science fiction • war • psychology
A book review of Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five
science fiction • war • psychology
Kevin Spacey Factsheet
Facts, trivia, tons of links. Great place to start your search for Kevin Spacey on the web.
kevin spacey • actor • director • producer • theater
Facts, trivia, tons of links. Great place to start your search for Kevin Spacey on the web.
kevin spacey • actor • director • producer • theater
One Giant Leap--102,800 Feet To Be Exact
In 1960 one man would take the biggest leap,literally, from a experimental balloon. His record jump would pave the way for advancements in spacesuit and spacecraft design.
balloon • nasa • record • jump • kittinger
In 1960 one man would take the biggest leap,literally, from a experimental balloon. His record jump would pave the way for advancements in spacesuit and spacecraft design.
balloon • nasa • record • jump • kittinger
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