Commercial Space Travel Vehicles
March 30th, 2009 | 
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Commercial Space Travel Vehicles
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A Backhoe weighting 8 tons is on top of a flat-bed trailer and heading west on a highway / roadway.?
The extended shovel arm is made of hardened refined steel and the approaching overpass is made of commercial-grade concrete, reinforced with 1 1/2 inch steel rebar spaced at 6 inch intervals in a crisscross pattern layered at 1 foot spacing. Solve: When the shovel arm strikes the overpass, what is the velocity of the vehicle (how fast is it travelling) to slice the bridge in half? (Assume no effect for headwind and no braking by the driver.) Extra Credit: Solve for the time and distance required for the entire rig to come to a complete stop after hitting the overpass at the speed calculated above.
as a truck driver i can assure you that this is impossible as there is not a truck that can move the trailer fast enough to completely sever the overpass as the tires would first fail, then the trailer would break apart. the stop would be in less than 8 seconds as the baskhoe would then be blocking the traffic flow west bound underneath the overpass.
Liberty Launch Vehicle – ATK and Astrium Combine Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster and Ariane 5
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Apollo 11: First Men on the Moon, Pocket Space Guide $9.95 Project Apollo 11 – First Men on the Moon Space junkies and armchair astronauts are provided with comprehensive, handy references for a variety of space-related missions, vehicles, and concepts in this pocket-sized series. Compiled with the cooperation of NASA, each topic-specific reference features relevant statistics, photographs, and the stories behind each project. Books on manned missions include crew photographs, information on patches and equipment, and flight statistics such as time in space, distance traveled, and mission objectives. Photographs and statistics for launch vehicles, orbiters, probes, and experimental equipment are featured in each equipment-specific reference.Every detail of the Apollo 11 mission, including flight statistics, mission objectives, equipment used, patches, and background information and photographs of the crew, is covered in this conveniently sized reference. Features and Reviews: Review by John Kelly Florida Today: “Apollo 11: First Men on the Moon.” Robert Godwin edited this “pocket space guide” that is loaded with an abridged account of Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s moon landing as well as neat trivia, photographs and diagrams. It’s an easy, quick read worthy of a spot on the reference shelf Review by Mark Mortimer: “The Apollo 11 flight put the first humans onto the Moon?s surface. This culmination of the space race between the USA and the USSR is the watershed in human space travel. Though a singularly exciting event in its own right, this mission was many years in the making and needed the contribution of tens of thousands across the country. As such, there was a deserved celebration when the Command Module slowly descended into the Pacific Ocean 8 days after launch. Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing, Inc. (September 1, 2005) Language: English Book Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.3 inches |
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Launch Vehicles, Pocket Space Guide $9.95 Launch Vehicles Space junkies and armchair astronauts will dig this handy reference covering the heritage of the Space Race. Photographs and statistics for launch vehicles, orbiters, probes, and experimental equipment are featured in each equipment-specific reference. Covering such design elements as propellants, tanks, engines, and payloads, this detailed book is a closeup look at the mechanism that gets it all started. Describes 259 types of launch vehicles developed by China, the European Space Agency, Japan, Russia, and the United States. A total of 259 types of launch vehicles have been launched into space by the United States (165), Russia (54), China (14), Japan (14) and the European Space Agency (ESA) (12)! Propellants, Tanks, Engines, and Payloads are just a few of the elements that are listed for each of these Launch Vehicles. Learn how these most complex and awe inspiring machines actually work and why they call anything that is difficult to achieve “Rocket Science”. Featuers: Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc (March 1, 2006) Language: English Book Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches |
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Space Travel Peel & Stick Appliqués $14.95 Space Travel Peel & Stick Appliqués RoomMates space travel appliqués remove in seconds and can be repositioned over and over again without damaging the surface or ever leaving any paper or sticky residue.Simply peel and stick onto any smooth surface: walls, furniture, mirrors, tiles, lockers, book covers, cars… the applications are as endless as your imagination!Space travel set includes 24 appliqués including space shuttles, space telescope, space stations, planets and galaxies. Removeable, Repositionable & Re-Useable! |
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Space Travel Peel & Stick Border $13.95 Space Travel Peel & Stick Border RoomMates space travel border removes in seconds and can be repositioned over and over again without damaging the surface or ever leaving any paper or sticky residue.Simply peel and stick onto any smooth surface: walls, furniture, mirrors, tiles, lockers, book covers, cars… the applications are as endless as your imagination!The space travel border measures 5-inches high and 5 yards long. Removeable, Repositionable & Re-Useable! |
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Interstellar Travel And Multi-Generation Space Ships $24.95 Interstellar Travel and Multi-Generation Space Ships at The Space Store. Great prices and excellent shipping! |
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Space Shuttle Thermal 16oz. Travel Mug $19.95 Space Shuttle Thermal 16oz. Travel Mug Our newest travel mug depicts a beautifully rendered, 3 dimensional space shuttle on one side. It is a high quality,16oz. Stratford all Stainless Tumbler. Double Wall Thermal Stainless Steel Interior with Stainless Steel Exterior. |
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Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Spaceflight – AUTOGRAPHED by Author $45 Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Spaceflight – Author Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom – AUTOGRAPHED by Author “Tighten your seat belt for a wonderful ride of a read that tells the incredible tale of the dedicated people who helped push the throttle forward to make private space travel reality.” ?Leonard David, Coalition for Space ExplorationNearly forty years passed between the Apollo moon landings, the grandest accomplishment of a government-run space program, and the Ansari X PRIZE-winning flights of SpaceShipOne, the greatest achievement of a private space program. Now, as we hover on the threshold of commercial spaceflight, authors Chris Dubbs and Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom look back at how we got to this point.Their book traces the lives of the individuals who shared the dream that private individuals and private enterprise belong in space. Realizing Tomorrow provides a behind-the-scenes look at the visionaries, the crackpots, the financial schemes, the legal wrangling, the turf battles, and?underpinning the entire drama?the overwhelming desire of ordinary people to visit outer space.A compelling story of the pioneers of commercial spaceflight?both American and Soviet/Russian?and their efforts to open the final frontier to everyone, this book traces the path to private spaceflight even as it offers an instructive, entertaining, and cautionary note about its future. Book Details: Hardcover: 344 pages Publisher: University of Nebraska Press (June 1, 2011) Language: English |
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1/400 Delta II Rocket w/Launch pad $44.95 1/400 Delta II Rocket w/Launch pad New from Dragon Models – April 2011 The USA planned to phase out all expendable launch vehicles (ELV) after the Space Shuttle entered service. However, the Challenger accident of 1986 changed all that, and the Delta program was restarted. Termed Delta II, these rockets have made nearly 150 successful launches since 1989, making it the most reliable system in service. Originally built by McDonnell Douglas, production for both US government and commercial entities is now the responsibility of United Launch Alliance (ULA).As an ELV, each rocket can only be launched once. A Delta II rocket consists of Stage I tanks, solid rocket boosters, interstage, Stage II tanks, optional Stage III rocket motor, and finally the payload fairing (nose cone). Among the Delta II?s missions are the launching of GPS Block II satellites, Iridium satellites, and several Mars missions for NASA. The latter includes the Mars Phoenix lander in 2007. The future of the Delta II space rocket is uncertain beyond 2011 once the Medium Launch Vehicle 3 contract with the US Air Force expires, but despite this it has proved a hugely successful design to date. Features: Highly detailed model True to 1/400 High quality diecast construction |
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Gemini Spacecraft Replica $259 Gemini Spacecraft 1/48 Scale Replica Project Gemini was the second human spaceflight program of the United States of America. It operated between Projects Mercury and Apollo, during the years 1963-1966. Its objective was to develop techniques for advanced space travel, notably those necessary for Project Apollo, whose objective was to land men on the Moon. Gemini missions involved extravehicular activity and orbital maneuvers including rendezvous and docking.The Gemini Program was conceived after it became evident to NASA officials that an intermediate step was required between the projects Mercury and Apollo. The major objectives assigned to Gemini were: To subject two men and supporting equipment to long-duration flights, a requirement for projected later trips to the Moon or deeper space. To effect rendezvous and docking with other orbiting vehicles, and to maneuver the docked vehicles in space, using the propulsion system of the target vehicle for such maneuvers. To perfect methods of reentry and landing the spacecraft at a pre-selected land-landing point. To gain additional information concerning the effects of weightlessness on crew members and to record the physiological reactions of crew members during long-duration flights. After 10 successful flights, the Gemini program clearly placed the United States in the lead over the Soviet Union in manned spaceflight. The flight of Gemini VIII included the successful emergency recovery of the tumbling orbiting capsule by Neil ArmstrongThis Gemini Spacecraft 1/48 Scale Replica is by expert modeler Nick Proach. Please allow 3 to 6 months from the time of order to delivery, as these models are custom made upon ordering. An additional shipping and handling charge of $30 will be added to your order. No discounts will apply to this model and all sales final |
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Space Voyagers Adventure Fleet America’s Race to Space $15.95 These Space Voyagers exciting toy rockets and spaceships come with a great collection of manned launch vehicles. |
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Space Travel Curtains SHIPS SEPARATELY $29.95 Two (2) 40 x 63 tailored window panels. Rush delivery not available. |
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Creating Space $30.95 Creating Space The Story of the Space Age Told Through ModelsThe Heavens – and trying to get there – have always intrigued man, and have been included in our artwork throughout all of history. In recent years they have been the subject of countless books, articles, radio and television shows and films, and have more and more featured the practical method of achieving these dreams – Spaceships. Creating Space takes us on a journey through the history of the space age, up to the present and beyond. From the advent of the “space race” with the V-2 rocket of World War II to the International Space Station and the future, a complete and detailed chronicling of vehicles is given, side by side with pictures and details of models that depict the multitude of aircraft and spacecraft developed throughout the world.In addition, extensive appendices provide details of all of the space-related models ever made and the many manufacturers and distributors who have supplied them – all in the words of an experienced professional insider. Mat Irvine worked in the BBC Visual Effects Department for 20 years, contributing to many projects including Doctor Who, Blake’s 7, Edge of Darkness, the various NASA flights, and many science and space-oriented documentaries and programs. Creating Space is presented in 12 chapters which logically group together the history, the vehicles and the models into logical and meaningful categories. This book will be equally valuable to space enthusiasts, modellers, and space historians. |
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Space Shuttle Discovery Poster $19.95 Space Shuttle Discovery Poster Exquisite original design of the Space Shuttle Discovery. Poster Detail: Commercial-grade inks Heavy, high-quality poster stock 24? x 32? ? ready for framing |
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Space Shuttle Endeavour Poster $19.95 Space Shuttle Endeavour Poster Exquisite original design of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Poster Detail: Commercial-grade inks Heavy, high-quality poster stock 24? x 32? ? ready for framing |
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Poster $19.95 Space Shuttle Atlantis Poster Exquisite original design of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Poster Detail: Commercial-grade inks Heavy, high-quality poster stock 24? x 32? ? ready for framing |
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Space Shuttle Challenger Poster $19.95 Space Shuttle Challenger Poster Exquisite original design of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Poster Detail: Commercial-grade inks Heavy, high-quality poster stock 24? x 32? ? ready for framing |
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Space Shuttle Enterprise Poster $19.95 Space Shuttle Enterprise Poster Exquisite original design of the Space Shuttle Enterprise. Poster Detail: Commercial-grade inks Heavy, high-quality poster stock 24? x 32? ? ready for framing |
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Space Shuttle Columbia Poster $19.95 Space Shuttle Columbia Poster Exquisite original design of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Poster Detail: Commercial-grade inks Heavy, high-quality poster stock 24? x 32? ? ready for framing |
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The Space Report 2011 ‘The Space Report Book $69 The Space Report 2011 The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity features several new or expanded topics, including: New trends in space activity and how they affect prospects for space going forward Expanded international budget data Discussion of prospects for U.S. workforce, including NASA transitions and new workforce additions New data about science and engineering degree trends among spacefaring nations The Space Report is the definitive overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, The Space Report includes highlights from all space sectors – from defense to exploration – and illustrates how space activity affects people around the world. The book provides a wealth of information on global space budgets, revenues and industry performance tracked by the Space Foundation Indexes. The 2011 edition includes a discussion of workforce trends for the commercial aerospace sector, NASA, the U.S. military, Europe and Japan. It explores the trends underlying developments in space activities and provides a forecast of the trends that will shape space activity in years to come. The Space Report 2011 is divided into five sections, each addressing a specific aspect of global space activity: Space Products and Services: The Space Products and Services section focuses on the many ways space affects all of our lives The Space Economy: The Space Economy chapter addresses the financial state of the industry and the government budgets that support space activity. Space Infrastructure: The Space Infrastructure section addresses the global network of equipment designers, manufacturers, spaceports and command and control facilities. Workforce and Education: Workforce and Education addresses the most essential part of any industry – its people. The Space Report 2011 covers the U.S. commercial, civil and military space workforce. Outlook: The final section of the book, Outlook, takes a broad view of the factors that motivate and guide space activity. This section provides a summary overview of the year’s events and discusses the common themes that have been shaping the nature of space activity in 2010 and will drive space activity in years to come. |
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Space Travel Standard Size Sham SHIPS SEPARATELY $19.95 Rush delivery is not available. |
