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help space questions?
i have 14 questions about space, and answers to any of them is appreciated.
1. what type of rocket was created 1949 that would later be used for space exploration?
2. how did the invention of UNIVAC, the first digital computer used for commercial purposes, help open the doors to space travel?
3.what invention made the launch of sputnik 1 possible?
4.what was the name of the spacecraft John Glen used to orbit the earth?
5.which US spacecraft was the first successful spacecraft to fly past Venus and enter a solar orbit?
6.when did this event occur?
7.what was the first us spacecraft to enter into orbit a planet?
8.what information did it send to earth?
9.were is it today?
10.what information did the titan probe send back to earth?
11.what types of spacecrafts are we currently in space today?
12.what new spacecrafts have been designed to eventually replace what is being used today?
13.what event ended the space race?
14.where did the lunar module eagle from apollo land?
1.Viking Rocket
2.All space craft have been operated by computers
3.Rockets, robots, radio frequency transmissions… more
4.Friendship 7
5.Pioneer
6.1978
7.Mars (Mariner 9)
8.Photographs
9.Still in stable orbit until 2022.
10.Atmospheric information, surface composition, weather, temperature.
11.Satellites, a space station, telescopes, shuttles.
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13.U.S. Moon landing.
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Agency Honor Employees and New Homes for Shuttles Announced on This Week @NASA…
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See Inside Space (Hardcover) $12.95 See Inside Space (Hardcover) This is an Usborne flap book of truly astronomical proportions!See Inside Space is packed with facts and information about the stars, planets and the universe.It has double-page topics that show our solar system, the Milky Way, how scientists think the universe was created, and the latest space-travel technology.It also includes over 50 flaps reveal fascinating facts about the universe.An extra feature is that it includes a little book of star maps is tucked in a pocket at the back of the book.Includes internet links to websites with the latest space information, games and photos.Board Book, 16 pages. Written by Katie Daynes; illustrated by Peter Allen. Reading level: Ages 8-12 Hardcover: 16 pages Publisher: Usborne Books; Brdbk edition (January 2009) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches |
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The Farthest Shore: A 21st Century Guide to Space (Paperback) $31.95 The Farthest Shore: A 21st Century Guide to Space (Paperback) “A Stunning and Holistic View of the Many Facets of Outer Space”The Farthest Shore: A 21st Century Guide to Space, provides a look at the entire scope and vision of space exploration, this comprehensive reference covers the intercultural, artistic, and historical aspects of space travel as well as amazing new insights into where it might go in the future. All aspects of space technology are included in the guide, from how space can be used to deal with global warming to the latest in space tourism. Largely written in narrative form, the book assembles a variety of space experts?from astronauts and astrophysicists to space zoologists?to explain everything from human artistic achievement in space to the practical applications and business investment opportunities that space travel affords. Highly accessible, the reference draws authors from all over the world and is unique in its wide, thorough, and international approach to the subject of space exploration. Book Features: Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing, Inc. (February 1, 2010) Language: English |
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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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New Moon Rising $32.95 New Moon Rising: The Making of America’s New Space Vision and the Remaking of NASA The book is a detailed history of the evolution of the U.S. civil space program from the February 1, 2003 space shuttle Columbia accident to the release of the Presidential Commission report on Moon, Mars, and Beyond on June 2, 2004. During these extraordinary 16 months, nearly every element of NASA?s leadership was placed under a political microscope, with the result that the space agency set upon a new course of reorganization, resulting with President George W. Bush?s announcement of an entirely new space policy for the U.S. New Moon Rising is accompanied by this DVD-Video featuring hours of footage of some of the historic events detailed within the book. This collection includes: President Bush’s historic “Space Vision” announcement made at NASA Headquarters in January 2004; Vice President Cheney’s remarks made to a huge crowd at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California; NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe’s Press conference immediately following the President’s announcement; and, the latest in superb animation from NASA, of the Moon-Mars and Beyond initiative, as created by animation experts John Frassanito & Associates. Features / Reviews: Readers will gain the most comprehensive view available on what President Bush’s new space vision will do for human exploration of the Solar System-and how nearly everything NASA does will change as a result.From the Inside FlapNew Moon Rising is accompanied by this DVD-Video featuring hours of footage of some of the historic events detailed within the book. This collection includes: President Bush’s historic “Space Vision” announcement made at NASA Headquarters in January 2004. Vice President Cheney’s remarks made to a huge crowd at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California. NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe’s Press conference immediately following the President’s announcement. The latest in superb animation from NASA, of the Moon-Mars and Beyond initiative, as created by animation experts John Frassanito & Associates Hardcover: 280 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc; Bk & DVD edition (July 1, 2004) Language: English Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.7 x 1.2 inches |
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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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Space Travel Curtains SHIPS SEPARATELY $29.95 Two (2) 40 x 63 tailored window panels. Rush delivery not available. |
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Contractor Space Pen Tool $29.95 Fisher Multi Purpose Contractor Tool Pen is the latest innovative space pen from Fisher. Now at The Space Store. |
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Space Travel Standard Size Sham SHIPS SEPARATELY $19.95 Rush delivery is not available. |
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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 – An Usborne Discovery Book $8.95 Space – An Usborne Discovery Book ‘Space’, an Usborne Discovery Book, is a fabulously illustrated journey through the universe, using the latest information from space probes and astronomers. Describes each planet in detail, and shows how black holes form, stars explode and galaxies collide. Includes advice on star-gazing, and internet links to websites with fabulous photo galleries, video clips and the latest information Hard Back, 48 pages |
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Fuchsia Flurry Bullet Space Pen $27.95 400FF Fuchsia Flurry Bullet Space Pen is the latest pen that dazzles and performs. Even upside down. |
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Space Exploration Playing Cards $5.5 Space Exploration Playing Cards Space Exploration Playing Cards is a full, 52 playing card deck.This pack makes a voyage of discovery; from early superstitious beliefs, through advances in astronomical instruments, planetary discoveries and rocket science, to the latest technologies and spacecraft now exploring our universe and beyond. |
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Astronauts and other Space Heroes $9.95 Find out about the astronauts and other pioneers of space travel who have taken earthlings beyond our home planet. Full of stories, quotes, facts, and photos, this book is a chance to meet the dreamers who first imagined travel to other worlds, the scientists who labored to launch spacecraft, and the men and women (and animals too) who have explored outer space. Features: Reading level: Ages 8-12 Paperback: 80 pages Publisher: Collins (May 1, 2007) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches |
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The Space Tourist’s Handbook $15.95 In May 2001, billionaire Dennis Tito made history as the first ?space tourist??he?s the guy who paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station. Since that landmark voyage, many others have followed in his footsteps?all courtesy of Space Adventures, the first travel agency devoted exclusively to outer space. But before you can blast off, there?s plenty to learn. In this illustrated handbook, Space Adventures CEO Eric Anderson gives would-be space tourists the exact same training program that he gives to the billionaires. Here are step-by-step instructions for liftoff, sleeping in weightless environments, using the ?vacuum toilet? on the spacecraft, living in zero gravity, and much more. It?s all so informative, the instructors at Space Adventures are already integrating this handbook into their lesson plans.With more than 25 illustrations (and a special full-color section showing popular vacation ?destinations?), The Space Tourist?s Handbook is fascinating reading for amateur astronauts of all ages. |
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Deep Space Mission Reports $34.95 Deep Space: The NASA Mission Reports Continuing with Apogee?s acclaimed NASA Mission Reports Series, this latest entry covers all of the unmanned deep space probes including Pioneer 10 & 11, Voyager 1 & 2, Galileo and Cassini, NEAR, Stardust and Deep Space One.With all of the press kits and flight data for each of the deep space probes including all of the latest information on Cassini?s mission to Saturn.This is the most comprehensive study of NASA?s Deep Space Probe Program ever published! Book Description: NASA’s entire fleet of unmanned deep space probes, including Pioneer 10 and 11, Voyager 1 and 2, Galileo, Cassini, Deep Space One, Stardust, and NEAR are discussed in this comprehensive study of NASA’s Deep Space Probe program. The press kits and flight data for each spacecraft are provided along with the latest information from Cassini’s mission to Saturn and a DVD containing thousands of pictures and videos captured by the journeying probes. Features: DVD Included! Paperback: 432 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc; Book&Dvdrm edition (April 1, 2005) Language: English Book Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches DVD Review: The double sided DVD as usual is brilliant, there are some amazing videos of each mission. Described by the people who lead the teams, you get the feeling of excitement that these people generate from being the first to do something extraordinary. If you are a space enthusiast you cannot afford to be without this book. |
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Space Boy (Hardcover) $16.95 Space Boy (Hardcover) by Leo Landry Book Description Children can escape to the moon with Nicholas in this delightful picture book. This world, decides Nicholas, is too noisy for him. Time to take a trip. He packs a snack, puts on his suit, and takes off…to the utterly quiet craters and vast deserts of the distant moon. In this utterly charming picture book, the allure of space travel and the longing for peace and quiet entice a young boy to take his space rocket to the moon for picnic. Features: Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (September 24, 2007) Language: English Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches |
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Essential Space Collection (2009) $15.95 Essential Space Collection (2009) Quite possible The Discovery Channel’s most exciting and absorbing space programs to date. Travel to the explosive fireball Io, join researchers as they prepare for the 2018 mission to Mars and beyond, get a hands-on look at the first personal space vehicle that could jumpstart tourism into space and so much more in this special, otherworldly collection. 95 Worlds and Counting – Land on the explosive fireball Io, the frigid Triton and the potentially life-giving Europa in this episode that explores the solar systems most exotic real estate: moons. Once dismissed as trivial ice-balls, these celestial bodies may hold the key to life in space. Space Shuttle: Countdown to Comeback – In the wake of the space shuttle Columbia disaster, NASA scientists and engineers have been working to get America’s space program back on track. Come onboard the July 2005 flight to return the shuttle to space as told by the people who lived through this historic 12-day mission. Black Sky: The Race for Space – Follow Burt Rutan, considered the man who reinvented the airplane, as he builds a personal space vehicle, SpaceShipOne. Witness Rutan’s test flight into space as he races to win the X-Prize: $10 million awarded to build a spacecraft to jumpstart the space tourism industry. Base Camp Moon – Previous moon expeditions have provided scientists with astounding information and insights that have helped shape technological advancements in fields as diverse as biology, geology, astrophysics and chemistry. But there is more to be learned. Join top researchers as they prepare for the 2018 mission to establish a presence on Mars and beyond. Starship Orion: The Future of Space Travel – Behind-the-scenes exploration of NASA’s premiere research facilities reveals the dynamic and often dramatic design process of Starship Orion. NASA’s ambitious goal to build the safest, most reliable and re-usable space exploration system in history features a complex design process where every decision is critical and none is without consequence. Space Station Live: HD – View footage of the live feed from the International Space Station and get closer than ever to the ISS experience. Showcasing the technology and lives of the people working here, this program provides a fascinating update on what has been accomplished and what lies ahead for this orbiting science laboratory. Features: Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC Language: English Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 2 Studio: Discovery Channel DVD Release Date: March 16, 2010 Run Time: 264 minutes |
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Little Space Explorers [Hardcover] $7.95 Little Space Explorers [Hardcover] Ages 2-5 Let’s explore! Slip the double-sided figure into the acetate pocket to enjoy all manner of exciting activities. Trek in the jungle, explore snowy places, travel into space or investigate the ocean. These innovative board books help to develop motor skills, as well as promoting discussion and helping to combat gender stereotypes. 14 Pages, 190x190mm, Suitable 1-4 years. Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2007 Book Features: Hardcover: 14 pages Publisher: Child’s Play; Brdbk edition (Jan 2007) Language: English Book Dimensions: 18.8 x 18.6 x 1.4 cm |
