Space Travel History Orbit
January 12th, 2010 | 
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Space Travel History Orbit
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Grand Explorations: Mariner 10 – Orbiter Space Flight Simulator
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Project Mercury Pocket Guide $9.95 Project Mercury Pocket Guide Project Mercury was about ?manned? space exploration. Both chimpanzees and Russian cosmonauts had been into orbit, but neither was saying much about what they?d seen there. It was America?s ?Mercury 7? astronauts who first experienced and described space travel for the free world.The Project Mercury Pocket Space Guide provides technical details coupled with a complete pictorial history of the Project Mercury space program in a compact and concise guide. Fascinating facts and color images have been extracted from official NASA documents.Presented chronologically in an easy-to-follow format, this is a book that both seasoned space buffs and aspiring amateurs will find an interesting and informative resource. |
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Apollo 10 Mission Patch $4.95 4 inch patch. This spacecraft was the second Apollo mission to orbit the Moon, and the first to travel to the Moon with the full Apollo spacecraft, consisting of the Command and Service Module, named “Charlie Brown,” and the Lunar Module, named “Snoopy.” The primary objectives of the mission were to demonstrate crew, space vehicle and mission support facilities during a human lunar mission and to evaluate Lunar Module performance in cislunar and lunar environment. The mission was a full “dry run” for the Apollo 11 mission, in which all operations except the actual lunar landing were performed.On May 22, Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan entered the Lunar Module and fired the Service Module reaction control thrusters to separate the Lunar Module from the Command Module. The Lunar Module was put into an orbit to allow low-altitude passes over the lunar surface, the closest approach bringing it to within 8.9 kilometers (5.5 miles) of the Moon. All systems on the Lunar Module were tested during the separation including communications, propulsion, attitude control and radar. The Lunar Module and Command Module rendezvous and redocking occurred 8 hours after separation on May 23. Thirty-one lunar orbits were achieved. Click here to visit the NASA Apollo 10 History site.Crew: Eugene CernanJohn YoungThomas Stafford |
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LIFTOFF Space Simulation Software $34.95 LIFTOFF is the first in a series of space simulations. There is almost no limit to what you can do with this long awaited – very cool – software!Take a virtual tour of the space shuttle, take it apart and reassemble it, manipulate it and experiment with weightlessness. You’ll even find detailed virtual reality animations.Discover the history of Space Exploration including the history of rocketry and the space race, a much-needed glossary of acronyms and a timeline extending from the 17th century. Plus you’ll find teacher material and resources included!And, last but not least and our favorite…astronaut training! Feel the power as you launch into space and take command of the Space Shuttle from launch through orbit, solve problems, deal with emergencies, talk to Mission Control and roam in weightlessness through the Shuttle cockpit and crew area.Please note: Internet access is not required to run this software but you will need it if you want to access the links for careers in space exploration and other links included in this software. For all system requirements or a preview of this product, Clickhere ! This will open a new window. After you finish the preview, simply close that window and you will be right back here at The Space Store.tos |
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"Longest Four Minutes I Ever Spent" Giclee Print 11 x 14 or 18 x 24 $45 “Longest Four Minutes I Ever Spent” – Giclee Print 11 x 14 or 18 x 24 Please select 11 x 14, which his $45 or 16 x 24, which is $85 In this scene, the spacecraft is actually moving from right to left. Upon approaching the moon, the spacecraft was oriented with the service propulsion engine facing in the direction of travel. Communication with Earth was temporarily interrupted as the spacecraft swung around the far side of the moon. On their own, the crew performed the complicated procedure which fired the engine for a little over 4 minutes thereby slowing the speed of the spacecraft just enough to place it into lunar orbit. This was a critical maneuver and everyone was more than just a little tense as the engine had never been tested in lunar orbit before this mission. Any malfunctions or deviation in burn time could have lead to disastrous consequences.. Jim Lovell later stated it was the longest four minutes he had ever spent. Everyone was relieved as the engine performed flawlessly and on Christmas Eve the crew of Bill Anders, Frank Borman and Jim Lovell became the first human beings in history to orbit another celestial body other than the planet earth. The Matt Size for the 11″ x 14″ is 13″ x 16″. The Matt size for the 16″ x 24″ is 18″ x 26″ Prints are signed by the artist and feature an extra 1″ border to allow for matting and framing Note the images shown may contain a copyright or watermark. This is not present on the actual print About Giclees: In giclee printing, no screen or other mechanical devices are used and therefore there is no visible dot screen pattern. The image has all the tonalities and hues of the original painting. Giclees are regarded as superior to lithographs |
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Space Shuttle 25th Anniversary Polo $34.95 Space Shuttle 25th Anniversary Polo On April 12, 1981, astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen began a new era in spaceflight history as they took controls of the first spacecraft designed to be reusable. Space Shuttle Columbia lifted off into the Florida skies beginning 25 years of Earth orbit operations that included deploying and repairing satellites, building and servicing space stations and conducting microgravity science research.Our Space Shuttle 25th Anniversary Polo celebrates the success of STS-1 and the years of accomplishments that have transpired between 1981 and 2006. Our design includes the official mission insignia on a 100% preshrunk cotton pique polo with contrasting jacquard knit collar and cuffs and three wood-tone buttons.Color: White with navy jacquard collar and cuffs. |
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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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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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Hubble Space Telescope 1/48 Replica $5995 The Hubble Space Telescope Model in 1/48 Scale. The Hubble Space Telescope is a telescope in orbit around the Earth, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble. Its position outside the Earth’s atmosphere provides significant advantages over ground-based telescopes ? images are not blurred by the atmosphere, there is no background from light scattered by the air, and the Hubble can observe ultra-violet light that is normally absorbed by the ozone layer in observations made from Earth. Since its launch in 1990, it has become one of the most important instruments in the history of astronomy. With it, astronomers have made many observations leading to breakthroughs in astrophysics. Hubble’s Ultra Deep Field is the most sensitive astronomical optical image ever taken. Features: Scale – 1/48 Length – 12.875″ Please allow 3 to 6 months from the time of order to delivery, as these models are custom made upon ordering. An additional shipping charge of actual shipping cost to your delivery location will apply on this item. Please contact us for actual shipping cost. No discounts will apply to this model and all sales are final. |
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The Space Shuttle: Celebrating Thirty Years of NASA’s First Space Plane [Hardcover] $39.95 The Space Shuttle: Celebrating Thirty Years of NASA’s First Space Plane [Hardcover] Author: Piers Bizony Bookviews by Alan Caruba”…a classic coffee table book, 10.5 x 11.25, 300 pages and filled with 900 color photos. In short, the perfect Christmas gift for someone who is an enthusiast for life and travel in outer space. In the 1980s, on assignment, I had the opportunity to visit the John F. Kennedy Space Center and tour the site where rockets and space shuttles were launched. I saw a shuttle up close and that is to say I saw a vehicle that was the size of a small building and marveled that it could be lifted beyond Earth?s gravity to circle the planet. One can only marvel at the courage of the crews that went aloft and the scientific and technological mastery that made it possible. This book is a keeper!” This superbly designed and lavishly illustrated book marks a special moment in history: the final mission of the space shuttle. Noted space and science author Piers Bizony has put together a retrospective that covers the entire space shuttle program. In addition to covering every space shuttle mission, the book also covers the development and design of the space shuttle, as well as the technical specifications of the vehicle and details of its major assemblies and subassemblies. A full double-gatefold provides a large-scale technical drawing of the space shuttle. Features: Hardcover: 300 pages Publisher: Zenith Press; First edition (October 2, 2011) Language: English Book Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.5 x 1.3 inches |
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10 Inch Space Shuttle ‘End of Program Patch’ 1981 – 2011 $29.95 10 Inch Space Shuttle ‘End of Program Patch’ 1981 – 2011 This patch commemorates the 30 year Space Shuttle Program.This design was the winning submission in a contest. The contest, which closed to submissions last December, was conceived by space shuttle program manager John Shannon and his technical assistant Debbie Byerly as an “uplifting” activity for workers as the program entered its final year. This winning design is by Blake Dumesnil, who chose a diamond-shape for his patch to suggest how the shuttle has been “an innovative, iconic gem in the history of American spaceflight,” its facets fanning out to “evoke the vastness of space and our aim to explore it, as the shuttle has done successfully for decades.”The central element of his design, the space shuttle itself, is bounded by panels depicting the American flag and two sets of stars: 14 in memory of the astronauts lost aboard Challenger and Columbia, and five symbolizing the shuttle fleet including Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.The patch’s jewel-shape is cradled by the outline of a blue circle, symbolizing the orbiter’s realm in low Earth orbit but also alluding “to the smoothness of the shuttle orbiting the earth,” according to the caption Dumesnil provided for the contest. Fully Embroidered 10″ Patch |
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Space Shuttle ‘End of Program lapel Pin’ 1981 – 2011 $4.5 Space Shuttle ‘End of Program lapel Pin’ 1981 – 2011 This Enamel Lapel Pin commemorates the 30 year Space Shuttle Program.This design was the winning submission in a contest. The contest, which closed to submissions last December, was conceived by space shuttle program manager John Shannon and his technical assistant Debbie Byerly as an “uplifting” activity for workers as the program entered its final year. This winning design is by Blake Dumesnil, who chose a diamond-shape for his patch to suggest how the shuttle has been “an innovative, iconic gem in the history of American spaceflight,” its facets fanning out to “evoke the vastness of space and our aim to explore it, as the shuttle has done successfully for decades.”The central element of his design, the space shuttle itself, is bounded by panels depicting the American flag and two sets of stars: 14 in memory of the astronauts lost aboard Challenger and Columbia, and five symbolizing the shuttle fleet including Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.The patch’s jewel-shape is cradled by the outline of a blue circle, symbolizing the orbiter’s realm in low Earth orbit but also alluding “to the smoothness of the shuttle orbiting the earth,” according to the caption Dumesnil provided for the contest. One Inch Enamel Lapel Pin |
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Acrylic Presentation with flown artifacts from all Space Shuttles $275 Acrylic Presentation with flown artifacts from all Space Shuttles This stunning new acrylic contains a flown artifact from each space flown US space shuttle commemorating the end of the Space Shuttle program – 1981-2011 – 20 years of space history :Made out of the most advanced acrylic available on the market today – Plexid 55 – these are ultraclear with no discoloration over time. Unlike other privately made acrylics these are real blocks, not cheaply glued or screwed together. Each block is in the size of 4″ x 6″ and about 1” thick. Perfect for any office table or even flat down in a cabinet!As you are used to from Spaceflori artifact presentation we only use the best certified flown artifacts for these highend products :This acrylic contains fragments from each Space Shuttle that went into orbit – each fragment has been flown into space : Space Shuttle Columbia : Flown Duct Tape on STS-5 Space Shuttle Challenger : Flown AFRSI blanket on STS-41 G Space Shuttle Discovery : Flown Gap Filler on STS-91 Space Shuttle Atlantis : Flown blanket on STS-86 Space Shuttle Endeavour : Flown blanket on STS-77 Any items from the Space Shuttle Challenger are incredibly rare as they were all secured after the explosion of the orbiter and little was released before such as this blanket. The AFRSI blanket is used instead of heatshield tiles as it is more flexible as the name says.Comes with a certificate of authenticity and copies of the original NASA papers.Your out of this world memento of the Space Shuttle program! SORRY, NO DISCOUNTS ALLOWED ON THIS ITEM |
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LIFTOFF Space Simulation Software – School Site License Version $595 This is the School Version of our best-selling space simulationsoftware. The school license version includes 2 LIFTOFF CDs – an enhancedCD (like the individual one we sell) plus an HTML version for the web. Thesecond CD contains the LIFTOFF HTML version, lesson plans and the teacher’sguide (PDF). The School Site License is for unlimited copies per schoolsite (building) location. LIFTOFF is the first in a series of space simulations. There is almost no limit to what you can do with thissoftware!Take a virtual tour of the space shuttle, take it apart and reassemble it, manipulate it and experiment with weightlessness. You’ll even find detailed virtual reality animations.Discover the history of Space Exploration including the history of rocketry and the space race, a much-needed glossary of acronyms and a timeline extending from the 17th century. Plus you’ll find teacher material and resources included!And, last but not least and our favorite…astronaut training! Feel the power as you launch into space and take command of the Space Shuttle from launch through orbit, solve problems, deal with emergencies, talk to Mission Control and roam in weightlessness through the Shuttle cockpit and crew area. Please note: Internet access is not required to run this software but you will need it if you want to access the links for careers in space exploration and other links included in this software. For all system requirements or a preview of this product, Clickhere ! This will open a new window. After you finish the preview, simply close that window and you will be right back here at The Space Store. RUSH SHIPPING NOT AVAILABLE |
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America In Space: NASA’s First Fifty Years (Nasa) (Hardcover) $49.95 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 America�s 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 NASA�s 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 |
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NASA Vector Mouse Pad $8.95 NASA Vector Mouse Pad The Vector logo is the official and original NASA logo created in 1959 and revived in 1992. Nicknamed the ‘meatball,? the sphere represents a planet, the stars represent space, the red vector represents aeronautics & the orbit represents space travel. The NASA Vector Mouse Pad is 7″ |
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Official NASA Vector Patch – 11 Inches $14.95 Official NASA Vector Patch – 11 Inches The Vector logo is the official and original NASA. Nicknamed the ‘meatball,? the sphere represents a planet, the stars represent space, the red vector represents aeronautics & the orbit represents space travel. 11 inches |
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Apollo 9 Mission Patch $4.95 The Apollo 9 space vehicle was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 11 a.m. EST on March 3, 1969.The Apollo 9 was the first crewed flight of the Lunar Module and was conducted to qualify the module for lunar operations.Approximately 70 hours into the 10-day mission in Earth orbit, the Lunar Module, Spider, separated, rendezvoused and docked with the Command Module. Click here to visit the NASA Apollo 9 History site.As a result of unfavorable weather in the planned landing area, Apollo 9 completed an additional orbit before returning to Earth.Crew: James McDivitt, David Scott, RussellSchweickart 4 inch patch |
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NASA Patch, Lapel Pin and Sticker Set $7.95 NASA Patch, Lapel Pin and Sticker Set This set includes: one NASA 3″ Meatball Patch, one NASA Lapel Pin and one 4″ NASA Sticker.The Vector logo is the official and original NASA logo created in 1959 and revived in 1992. Nicknamed the ‘meatball,? the sphere represents a planet, the stars represent space, the red vector represents aeronautics & the orbit represents space travel. |
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Mercury 6 Mission Lapel Pin $4.5 Mercury 6 Mission Lapel Pin Our Mercury Mission 3 Lapel Pin is a 1″ high quality enameled lapel pin.The flight of Friendship 7 or Mercury 6, marked a place in history as being the first American manned orbital flight. MA-6 launched on February 20, 1962, carrying astronaut John Glenn into orbit for nearly five hours before descending to Earth. Glenn later returned to space on STS-95. |
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Mercury 6 Mission Patch $4.5 The flight of Friendship 7 or Mercury 6, marked a place in history as being the first American manned orbital flight. MA-6 launched on February 20, 1962, carrying astronaut John Glenn into orbit for nearly five hours before descending to Earth. Glenn later returned to space on STS-95. 3 inches. Also be sure to see the John Glenn: A True American Hero VHS Video . |
