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Space shuttle fumes— Really bad?

My brother -in -law is convinced all the worst pollution in the worlds history is from the space shuttle, NASA and space flights in general. They do make a lot of nasty smoke but how much compared to commercial jets? Any comparisons available? For instance, one shuttle flight equals this many jet trips london to new york,– crudely worded but I hope for some answers.

The exhaust of the shuttle is entirely water vapor.

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NASA X-29 model

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NASA X-29: Two X-29 aircraft, featuring one of the most unusual designs in aviation history, were flown at the NASA Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility (now the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, Calif., as technology demonstrators to investigate advanced concepts and technologies. The multi-phased program was conducted from 1984 to 1992 and provided an engineering data base that is available in the design and development of future aircraft. Features: Span: 9.5″ Length: 18.25″ May ship separately

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Youth NASA Astronaut Flight Jacket This NASA Flight Jacket is made for every young astronaut at heart. This authentic replica has two front zipper slash pockets, a zipper sleeve pocket with penholder. It comes with a NASA Meatball patch on the left chest, a Space Shuttle Patch on the right chest and an American Flag on the left shoulder.

Apollo 12: The NASA Mission Reports

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Apollo 12: The NASA Mission Reports Apollo 12 The NASA Mission Reports comes with a bonus Windows CDROM featuring an exclusive 30th anniversary interview with Command Module Pilot Captain Richard “Dick” Gordon ? the movie “Pinpoint For Science” ? the full EVA television record ? the in flight press conference ? over 2100 still photographs and five Quicktime panoramas of the Ocean Of Storms. When the crew of Apollo 11 returned to Earth in July 1969 they brought with them a wealth of new information about the moon. Now astronauts Charles (Pete) Conrad, Alan Bean and Richard Gordon would return to the moon and build on that knowledge. The real test for the crew of Apollo 12 was not to see if they could get to the moon, but to see if they could get to an exact place on the moon. Their target was in an area known as the Ocean Of Storms. On November 14 1969 the crew of Apollo 12 blasted off to their place in history. Not only would Conrad and Bean become the third and fourth men to walk on the moon but they would land the lunar module Intrepid within 600 feet of their designated target. Waiting for them was the unmanned space probe Surveyor 3 which had soft-landed in April 1967. The flight of Apollo 12, which began almost catastrophically when the huge Saturn V was struck by lightning just moments after lift off, went on to yield an enormous amount of valuable data collected during over seven and a half hours on the lunar surface. On their return home the crew of Apollo 12 became the first humans to witness an eclipse of the Sun by the Earth. In Apollo 12 The NASA Mission Reports some of the rare official documentation of the voyage of Apollo 12 is collected and made commercially available for the first time. Features and Reviews Fed up with the garden variety overviews of NASA’s glory days…then the NASA Mission Reports may light your candle.” . . . Air & Space – Smithsonian”This series is highly recommended . . . A bargain at twice the price!” . . . AD ASTRA – National Space Society Paperback: 248 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc; Bk&CD Rom edition (October 1, 1999) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches Bonus CD-ROM Included! CDROM featuring an exclusive 30th anniversary interview with Command Module Pilot Captain Richard “Dick” Gordon The movie “Pinpoint For Science” The full EVA television record The in flight press conference Over 2100 still photographs and five Quicktime panoramas of the Ocean Of Storms

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Apollo 7: The NASA Mission Reports October 1968 and the United States manned space program was about to be reborn. An entirely new space vehicle awaited its pilots at Pad 34. After 21 months the three-man Apollo space capsule had undergone a transformation. Over 1300 modifications had been made to the spacecraft following the tragic fire which had claimed the lives of the Apollo 1 crew. Now the three men who had lost their friends on that ill-fated mission were faced with the task of flying an all-new space vehicle. It was to be the first manned flight of America’s lunar spacecraft and it was to the be first manned launch of Wernher von Braun’s giant Saturn IB rocket. The prestigious task of commanding the first Apollo mission was given to CaptainWalter M. Schirra, a veteran of America’s Gemini and Mercury programs. Accompanying him were Command Module Pilot, Major Donn Eisele, and physicist-civilian, Walter Cunningham ? both were taking their first ride into space. Schirra, Eisele and Cunningham would be the first men to ride on a Saturn rocket and were then expected to fly the new spacecraft for the full length of a lunar mission. Every single onboard system would have to be tested and studied. Apollo 7 would be the longest first flight of any spacecraft or aircraft in the history of aviation. Incredibly, within nine months of this first manned Apollo mission, two Americans would fly the hardware to the Sea Of Tranquility. This book includes the Apollo 7 Press kit, the Pre-launch Mission Operation Report, the Post-launch Mission Operation Report and the Crew Technical Debriefing. Features and Reviews: ? . . . makes an interesting read. ?The accompanying CD-ROM contains some superb animations and images . . .? – Astronomy Now Includes the Apollo 7 Press kit Pre-launch Mission Operation Report Post-launch Mission Operation Report The Crew Technical Debriefing Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc; Pap/Cdr edition (October 1, 2000) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches Bonus CD-ROM Included! NASA movie “Flight Of Apollo 7″ Hundreds of images from Apollo 7 Exclusive interviews with Commander Wally Schirra and LMP Walter Cunningham

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The Teacher in Space Project is an outgrowth of the NASA Space Flight Participation Program that was designed to expand Space Shuttle flight opportunities to a wider segment of private citizens. 4 inches. Be sure to see our FreeEducation Resources Page including free worksheets, links and more foreducators and students. Barbara Morgan , NASA’s first Educator Astronaut, has been assigned as a crewmemberupcoming Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station. A native of McCall, Idaho, Morgan was selected in 1985 as the backup candidate for the Teacher in Space program. Following the Challenger accident, the program was suspended and Morgan worked with NASA¹s Education Office, meeting with teachers and students across the country to share her space training experiences and their relevance to the classroom and America¹s future. In the fall of 1986 Morgan returned to teaching at McCall-Donnelly Elementary School in Idaho, but continued to travel the country in support of NASA¹s education efforts. In January 1998, she was selected by NASA to complete her astronaut training.

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The official training aircraft for NASA flight operations.

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Flight Jackets and NASA clothing in adult sizes at The Space Store. Get the authentic style NASA Adult flight jacket with two front slash pockets, concealed wallet pocket and zippered sunglasses pocket with penholder.

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NASA MA-1 Flight Jacket This is the classic MA-1 Flight Jacket, which is water repellent and features the official NASA meatball patch. Features: Water repellent 100% nylon flight satin outer shell with polyester interlining Commemorative 100th Space Shuttle Mission patch and American flag arm patch Knit collar, cuffs and waistband Alpha signature utility/pencil pocket Size Chart

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This top quality flight suit at our NASA store is the perfect astronaut costume! Size is 18 mo. Toddler. Features easy velcro buttons, wide elastic waistband and ankle bands, chest flap pocket, rear seat pocket and a NASA cap.

Youth NASA MA-1 Flight Jacket

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Youth NASA MA-1 Flight Jacket This Youth MA-1 Flight Jacket made for a young astronaut. Fits just like classic MA-1 flight jacket but with assorted NASA patches including the famous Meatball patch. Features: 100% nylon outer shell with polyester lining Knit collar, cuffs and waistband Two outside and two inside pockets Alpha Signature utility/pencil pocket Machine washable Size Chart

Blue NASA Vector Romper

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America In Space: NASA’s First Fifty Years (Nasa) (Hardcover)

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America In Space: NASA’s First Fifty Years (Nasa) (Hardcover) NASA launches a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary in the fall of 2007, and Abrams is privileged to publish this visual history of its many achievements in manned and unmanned space travel. Written and edited by a team of experienced NASA staffers, and illustrated with many unpublished and rare photographs from the voluminous NASA archives scattered across the country, America in Space offers an unparalleled vision of half a century of exploration and discovery. The story of Americaï¿½s space age is told with more than 400 carefully selected images. The story begins in the 1950s with intrepid test pilots venturing ever faster and higher, and opens out into the now-legendary Mercury and Apollo missions of the 1960s that made astronauts into national heroes. The space shuttle era shows us what everyday space travel might look like, while grand vistas of the universe expand our sense of wonder. The large format of the book captures both the human drama and the vast scale of NASAï¿½s projects. America in Space is a photographic record of the greatest adventure of our time. Features: Hardcover: 352 pages Forward by Neil Armstrong Publisher: Abrams Books (October 1, 2007) Language: English Book Dimensions: 14.8 x 11.1 x 1.4 inches

Essential Space Collection (2009)

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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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Space Shuttle STS Flights 1-5: The NASA Mission Reports

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Space Shuttle Sts 1-5: The NASA Mission Reports Space Shuttle STS 1-5 – The NASA Mission Reports comes with a bonus Windows CDROMfeaturing NASA movies, hundreds of images and more!The Space Shuttle is one of the great triumphs of modern technology. 122 feet long, capable of carrying 65,000 lbs of cargo and weighing in at 90 tons, Rockwell?s Orbiter stands alone as the world?s only aircraft capable of flying into space and returning at speeds exceeding 18,000 miles per hour. On April 12th 1981 two astronauts climbed aboard the fully fueled and integrated Space Transportation System. Twenty years before on the same day a Russian missile had propelled 10,395 lbs into space using 1.1 million pounds of thrust. Gagarin flew 25,000 miles in 108 minutes. On this day 180,000 pounds would ride atop 7.7 million pounds of thrust. However, this crew would be landing on a runway after travelling over a million miles in a little over 54 hours. This book covers the Space Shuttle through the test flight stage and on to its first operational flight. Comprising rare NASA documents never before released to the public the reader is taken inside this remarkable machine in the words of some of the men who flew it. Features and Reviews: Recommended as a good summary of the beginnings of the nation?s long series of shuttle flights and early lessons learned.? – CHOICE Paperback: 464 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc; Pap/Com edition (May 1, 2001) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10 x 6.9 x 1 inches Bonus CD-ROM Included! The NASA Mission Reports Space Shuttle STS 1-5 – The NASA Mission Reports comes with a bonus CDROM featuring NASA movies, hundreds of images and more!

NASA 50th Anniversary Mouse Pad

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Celebrating 50 years of NASA history Our new, NASA 50th Anniversary Mouse Pad is sharp looking and shows your support for NASA and the future ventures yet to come. It depicts the NASA 50th Anniversary design and is 8.5 x 7.5 inches.Over the next year, NASA will celebrate 50 years of scientific and technological excellence. NASA has powered us into the 21st century through signature accomplishments that are enduring icons of human achievement. Among those accomplishments are technological innovations and scientific discoveries that have improved and shaped our lives on Earth in a myriad of ways.

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