Articles related to "The Space Race"
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
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
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
The First In Space Part I
The first ten human beings to journey into space form a unique group.
gagarin • shepard • grissom • titov • glenn
The first ten human beings to journey into space form a unique group.
gagarin • shepard • grissom • titov • glenn
A Marriage of Images And Words
This article reviews a small volume of images that came from the years 1960 -- 1969.
berlin • wall • viet • nam • conflict
This article reviews a small volume of images that came from the years 1960 -- 1969.
berlin • wall • viet • nam • conflict
Boy, What A Fireball Ride!
In an old, yellowing copy of a New York newspaper from Wednesday, February 21, 1962, one can read about America's first space traveler, John Glenn, as he passed high overhead in suborbital flight. This newspaper is very much a window into the Cold War, and reminds us that a darker impulse helped to put Glenn in space in the first place: giving the Russians something to think about.
john • glenn • freedom • seven • new
In an old, yellowing copy of a New York newspaper from Wednesday, February 21, 1962, one can read about America's first space traveler, John Glenn, as he passed high overhead in suborbital flight. This newspaper is very much a window into the Cold War, and reminds us that a darker impulse helped to put Glenn in space in the first place: giving the Russians something to think about.
john • glenn • freedom • seven • new
This Wondrous Zero-G Pen: A Cold War Icon
This article describes some of the paradoxical aspects of the Cold War, such as the duality of two country's space race, with some words on the shifting nature of that strange and confusing conflict.
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This article describes some of the paradoxical aspects of the Cold War, such as the duality of two country's space race, with some words on the shifting nature of that strange and confusing conflict.
space race thermonuclear missile pen fisher icbm s
Astronaut Nonfiction Books for Kids
From a boy's dream of the moon landing to the true story of 13 women who led the way for the first American female astronaut, these books will amaze fans of space travel.
space travel • space programs • nasa • astronauts • female astronaut
From a boy's dream of the moon landing to the true story of 13 women who led the way for the first American female astronaut, these books will amaze fans of space travel.
space travel • space programs • nasa • astronauts • female astronaut
Cadillac BLS Wagon - Road Test
American giant Cadillac has entered the estate market for the first time ever with the BLS Wagon.
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American giant Cadillac has entered the estate market for the first time ever with the BLS Wagon.
cadillac bls wagon - road test • the cadillac has got angular styling • interior of the bls wagon • cadillac enter the space race with bls wagon • saab 9-3 sportwagon and the cadillac bls wagon wer
Lyndon Johnson's Presidency
Taking over the Presidential reins after the tragic assassination of Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson attempted to continue Kennedy's policies, while adding in many of his own.
lyndon baines johnson • kennedy assassination • 22nd amendment • war in vietnam • space race
Taking over the Presidential reins after the tragic assassination of Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson attempted to continue Kennedy's policies, while adding in many of his own.
lyndon baines johnson • kennedy assassination • 22nd amendment • war in vietnam • space race
Metro Two: Moscow's Top Secret Subway System
Metro Two is a purported underground transportation system concealed by the construction of the Moscow Metro on the orders of Josef Stalin, beginning in the 1930s.
metro two secret subway • metro two • moscow metro • metro two josef stalin • metro two background
Metro Two is a purported underground transportation system concealed by the construction of the Moscow Metro on the orders of Josef Stalin, beginning in the 1930s.
metro two secret subway • metro two • moscow metro • metro two josef stalin • metro two background
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
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
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 Kennedy Presidency
John F. Kennedy's Presidency lasted just under three years, but in this time he was able to achieve several victories, both foreign and domestic.
john f. kennedy • the cuban missile crisis • the bay of pigs invasion • the cold war • the space race
John F. Kennedy's Presidency lasted just under three years, but in this time he was able to achieve several victories, both foreign and domestic.
john f. kennedy • the cuban missile crisis • the bay of pigs invasion • the cold war • the space race
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
Field Notes from Wapakoneta, OH
Within Wapakoneta, Ohio lies a Museum dedicated to the first man who walked on the Moon. This Museum goes beyond mundane tourist attractions and showcases Neil Armstrong the astronaut, and the American space program.
armstrong • gemini 8 • docking hatch • dsky • bean
Within Wapakoneta, Ohio lies a Museum dedicated to the first man who walked on the Moon. This Museum goes beyond mundane tourist attractions and showcases Neil Armstrong the astronaut, and the American space program.
armstrong • gemini 8 • docking hatch • dsky • bean
Mir: Memories and Reflections
Mir, the Russian station that has been in orbit since 1986, is very much a bridge between the time when the Cold War was still a reality and a new reality of international cooperation in space.
mir • skylab • host • russian • vision
Mir, the Russian station that has been in orbit since 1986, is very much a bridge between the time when the Cold War was still a reality and a new reality of international cooperation in space.
mir • skylab • host • russian • vision
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
Guide to the Aerospace Valley
There is no other place on earth that contributed so much to world's aviation and space history than Antelope Valley. From the first supersonic flight - to the first US s
space ship one • spaceshipone • space tourist • rutan voyager • spaceshiptwo
There is no other place on earth that contributed so much to world's aviation and space history than Antelope Valley. From the first supersonic flight - to the first US s
space ship one • spaceshipone • space tourist • rutan voyager • spaceshiptwo
Chevrolet Epica 2.0-Litre Petrol – Test Driven
American maker Chevrolet has launched the Epica and has positioned at the value end of the market.
chevrolet • chevrolet epica • segment d of the car market • ford mondeo • ford
American maker Chevrolet has launched the Epica and has positioned at the value end of the market.
chevrolet • chevrolet epica • segment d of the car market • ford mondeo • ford
How to Enjoy the V&A During Winter 2008
During Winter 2008 the V&A is offering a wide choice of shows. However, check in advance for gallery closures and wheelchair access restrictions due to refurbishment.
v&a • london museums • victoria & albert museum • fashion v sport • cold war modern: design 1945-70
During Winter 2008 the V&A is offering a wide choice of shows. However, check in advance for gallery closures and wheelchair access restrictions due to refurbishment.
v&a • london museums • victoria & albert museum • fashion v sport • cold war modern: design 1945-70
Lighted Military and Hunting Sites & Scopes
Glyn Bindon's self-luminous sights and scopes are now standard equipment for thousands of U.S. law enforcement and military personnel as well as hunters.
tritium illuminated gun sites • tritium illuminating technology in south africa • gun sites and scopes • self-luminating sights and scopes • self-luminated sites
Glyn Bindon's self-luminous sights and scopes are now standard equipment for thousands of U.S. law enforcement and military personnel as well as hunters.
tritium illuminated gun sites • tritium illuminating technology in south africa • gun sites and scopes • self-luminating sights and scopes • self-luminated sites
Robert Goddard, Rocket Pioneer
An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926.
robert goddard • goddard • liquid fueld rockets • early rocket technology • propellants
An American inventor before his time, Robert Goddard invented liquid fueled rockets in 1926.
robert goddard • goddard • liquid fueld rockets • early rocket technology • propellants
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
Spy on James Bond's Britain
Book Tour 007, a 4-day 3- night inclusive package of lodging, all breakfasts and dinners, transportation and entrance fees, plus driver who is a guide and companion,
james bond spy tour • britain james bond tour • authentic guided visits to bond sites • inclusive james bond packages • ian fleming tours
Book Tour 007, a 4-day 3- night inclusive package of lodging, all breakfasts and dinners, transportation and entrance fees, plus driver who is a guide and companion,
james bond spy tour • britain james bond tour • authentic guided visits to bond sites • inclusive james bond packages • ian fleming tours
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
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
1969: a Year of Triumph, Tragedy
From man walking on the moon for the first time, to unexpected death and improbable sports victories, life changed forever after circumstances that shaped the future.
charles manson • super bowl iii • american football league • national football league • first moon landing
From man walking on the moon for the first time, to unexpected death and improbable sports victories, life changed forever after circumstances that shaped the future.
charles manson • super bowl iii • american football league • national football league • first moon landing
A Biography of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and he was the first Catholic president. His first term was suddenly cut short by his assassination in 1963.
a biography of john f. kennedy • a profile of the most famous us president-jfk • jfk • john f. kennedy • jfk and world war ii
John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States and he was the first Catholic president. His first term was suddenly cut short by his assassination in 1963.
a biography of john f. kennedy • a profile of the most famous us president-jfk • jfk • john f. kennedy • jfk and world war ii
A Brief History of Science Fiction Part 2
The Golden Age of Science Fiction dawned just before the onset of World War II. It began to mature when the troops came home.
a brief history of science fiction • speculative fiction was matured in the magazines • frederik pohl • the golden age of science fiction • astounding science fiction
The Golden Age of Science Fiction dawned just before the onset of World War II. It began to mature when the troops came home.
a brief history of science fiction • speculative fiction was matured in the magazines • frederik pohl • the golden age of science fiction • astounding science fiction
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Apollo Defies Gravity at Portland Center Stage
Apollo is a bold journey into Epic Theater. Portland Center Stage premieres "Liberation" the third part of Keystone and Critical Mass Performance Group's new play.
critical mass performance group • portland • theater • theatre • portland center stage
Apollo is a bold journey into Epic Theater. Portland Center Stage premieres "Liberation" the third part of Keystone and Critical Mass Performance Group's new play.
critical mass performance group • portland • theater • theatre • portland center stage
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
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
Journey to the Moon: One Giant Leap DVD Review
Journey to the Moon is compilation of six documentaries focused on the United State's efforts to go to the moon.
journey to the moon • 40th anniversary of apollo 11 • president kennedy's speech at rice university stat • landing on the moon • apollo program
Journey to the Moon is compilation of six documentaries focused on the United State's efforts to go to the moon.
journey to the moon • 40th anniversary of apollo 11 • president kennedy's speech at rice university stat • landing on the moon • apollo program
Presidents Addressing Joint Sessions of Congress
U.S. Presidents usually address the House and Senate during the State of the Union. Otherwise, joint sessions of Congress hear speeches about extraordinary policies.
joint sessions of congress • presidential addresses • barack obama 2009 health care speech • history of state of the union address • annual message
U.S. Presidents usually address the House and Senate during the State of the Union. Otherwise, joint sessions of Congress hear speeches about extraordinary policies.
joint sessions of congress • presidential addresses • barack obama 2009 health care speech • history of state of the union address • annual message
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 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
The Soviet Union's Mother Heroes
The Soviet Union, in 1944, reeling over the loss of over 20,000,000 citizens during The Great Patriotic War, established a series of military-style medals honoring motherhood. What does this say about the role of women in that society? And in our current societies?
orders • medals • ussr • soviet • union
The Soviet Union, in 1944, reeling over the loss of over 20,000,000 citizens during The Great Patriotic War, established a series of military-style medals honoring motherhood. What does this say about the role of women in that society? And in our current societies?
orders • medals • ussr • soviet • union
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
British Regency design, design during the Cold War, modern British theatre design and design innovation in China are explored by major exhibitions at London's V&A Museum.
victoria and albert museum • cold war modern • v&a • kandis cook • beauty and the beast
British Regency design, design during the Cold War, modern British theatre design and design innovation in China are explored by major exhibitions at London's V&A Museum.
victoria and albert museum • cold war modern • v&a • kandis cook • beauty and the beast
Back to School Tools for Students
The following websites provide free educational resources for students. Get help with homework assignments with these no-cost back to school tools.
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The following websites provide free educational resources for students. Get help with homework assignments with these no-cost back to school tools.
back to school tools • free back to school websites • free study guides • free typing tutors • free online storage
Cold War Headlines That Never Were
Weird is one way to describe the Cold War, that great ideological pushing match. These headlines are far from true, but perhaps, if things had been different, they might have been.
lenin • moon • apollo • kennedy • mortician
Weird is one way to describe the Cold War, that great ideological pushing match. These headlines are far from true, but perhaps, if things had been different, they might have been.
lenin • moon • apollo • kennedy • mortician
From the moon walk to baby talk: How tech is changing parenting
An essay on the changes in parenting over the past few decades: We've come a long way, babies.
fatherhood • technology • medicine • infants • neonates
An essay on the changes in parenting over the past few decades: We've come a long way, babies.
fatherhood • technology • medicine • infants • neonates
Interzone 213
Interzone 213 for November-December 2007 has Chris Roberson's latest Celestial Empire story and fiction by Benjamin Rosenbaum, Jason Stoddard and Aliette de Bodard.
interzone 213 • november-december 2007 • celestial empire • chris roberson • benjamin rosenbaum
Interzone 213 for November-December 2007 has Chris Roberson's latest Celestial Empire story and fiction by Benjamin Rosenbaum, Jason Stoddard and Aliette de Bodard.
interzone 213 • november-december 2007 • celestial empire • chris roberson • benjamin rosenbaum
Museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.
museums on the mall • museums in washington dc • smithsonian museums in dc • national mall • air and space museum
Thirteen national museums and galleries, all located on the National Mall in the U.S. capitol, offer visitors an unparalleled wealth of history, arts, and culture.
museums on the mall • museums in washington dc • smithsonian museums in dc • national mall • air and space museum
Mythica, Math and Multimedia
There's over 4,200 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, legendary creatures and monsters. Visit imaginative places such as Atlantis, Avalon and Thule. Read up on legendary animals like unicorns, dragons or supernatural creatures such as gnomes, leprechauns and fairies.
cultures • resources • teachers • students • resources k-12 dragons
There's over 4,200 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, legendary creatures and monsters. Visit imaginative places such as Atlantis, Avalon and Thule. Read up on legendary animals like unicorns, dragons or supernatural creatures such as gnomes, leprechauns and fairies.
cultures • resources • teachers • students • resources k-12 dragons
Returning to the Moon
Not too long ago, there were rumors spreading of NASA's proposed ideas for a return shuttle launch to the moon. NASA opted to reveal their master plans for our mission.
nasa • space • moon • shuttle • science
Not too long ago, there were rumors spreading of NASA's proposed ideas for a return shuttle launch to the moon. NASA opted to reveal their master plans for our mission.
nasa • space • moon • shuttle • science
Science Books for Kids on Robots and Alien Life
From robotic toys to SETI at home, these science books for kids showcase the ever changing world of robotics and astrobiology.
science books for kids • history of robots • robots for kids • alien earth • astrobiology
From robotic toys to SETI at home, these science books for kids showcase the ever changing world of robotics and astrobiology.
science books for kids • history of robots • robots for kids • alien earth • astrobiology
Space Aged--SPACE COWBOYS is terrific
Eastwood directs and stars in nifty flick that says you're never too old to dream--or make dreams come true.
space cowboys • clint eastwood • donald sutherland • tommy lee jones • james garner
Eastwood directs and stars in nifty flick that says you're never too old to dream--or make dreams come true.
space cowboys • clint eastwood • donald sutherland • tommy lee jones • james garner
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