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Saturday, November 13, 2010
The Last Mission to the Hubble Telescope
By James W Smith
The Hubble has given us pictures of merging galaxies, asteroids, new galaxies, the rings around Uranus, and other planets. It has given scientists insights into star formation and star death. The Hubble Deep Field has produced pictures of distant galaxies nearly ten billion years ago. Hubble has produced information on Black Holes and Gamma-Ray bursts, as well as other scientific mysteries of the Universe.
In fact, the news of pictures of distant space taken by the Hubble Telescope has now become a common occurrence. In fact, a recently released Hubble picture by NASA called "Clash Of Clusters" has provided new scientific evidence of the mysterious material in the Universe known as "dark matter".
"Clash Of Clusters" is just the latest Hubble success story in a remarkable record that has now spanned seventeen years. Over the years, the pictures that the Hubble Telescope has stored and transmitted to Earth have helped resolve some long standing questions in astronomy.
Hubble is also responsible for the dating of the age of the Universe at 12-14 billion years. This is a much closer date than the 10 to 20 billion year range that scientists estimated prior to the Hubble launch.
Indeed, the Hubble Telescope's contribution to our understanding of the Universe has been remarkable. That is why the last NASA mission to the Hubble Telescope is a final opportunity for NASA to revitalize the Telescope. In fact, the final servicing mission is intended to enhance Hubble's capabilities until it is replaced by its successor, the James Webb Telescope in about five years.
The NASA Mission is currently scheduled for launch on October 8, 2008. Veteran Shuttle Commander Scott Altman and astronauts Megan McArthur, Michael Good, Gregory C. Johnson, John Grunsfeld, Michael Massimino, and Andrew Feuste will use the Atlantis Orbiter for the Hubble Mission.
The astronauts will transport 23,000 pounds of hardware to the Hubble Telescope. The eleven-day shuttle mission will feature five dangerous space walks. The space walks will be necessary so that astronauts can install two new science instruments, the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and Wide Field Camera 3 to enhance the telescope.
The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS), is a new spectroscope that will study the large-scale structure of the Universe and how galaxies, stars, and planets form and evolve. The Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3), is a new camera that will study early and distant galaxies that are currently beyond Hubble's reach, as well as galaxies in our own cosmic neighborhood.
In addition to the new equipment, another important goal of the Mission is to repair equipment that is out of service and in need of repair. During the Mission, the ACS and STIS scientific instruments are scheduled to be repaired in place on the Hubble Telescope. The repair of the equipment will be a difficult aspect of the Servicing Mission since the equipment was not designed for complicated repairs in space.
The Hubble Telescope will also receive a new set of gyroscopes that will stabilize the telescope, and batteries and thermal blankets will be replaced to extend Hubble's operational life until at least the year 2013.
Also, a degrading Fine Guidance Sensor unit, one of three aboard Hubble, will be replaced with a refurbished unit to help maintain the telescope's ability to point and focus on astronomical objects throughout the Universe. A successful completion of the Mission will result in the Hubble Telescope's ability to get a wider, more distant, and sharper view of objects.
NASA intends to upgrade the Hubble Telescope, so that it will have more capability than ever before. It is a servicing mission with considerable danger to the astronauts, but one that has the potential to provide science and astronomy with dramatic rewards.
It is NASA's final mission to the remarkable Telescope and the hope is that, with an enhanced Hubble, there will be more amazing pictures and discoveries of the Universe in the years immediately ahead.
James William Smith has worked in Senior management positions for some of the largest Financial Services firms in the United States for the last twenty five years. He has also provided business consulting support for insurance organizations and start up businesses. He has always been interested in writing and listening to different viewpoints on interesting topics.
Visit his website at http://www.eworldvu.com or his daily blog at http://www.eworldvublog.blogspot.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_W_Smith
The Hubble has given us pictures of merging galaxies, asteroids, new galaxies, the rings around Uranus, and other planets. It has given scientists insights into star formation and star death. The Hubble Deep Field has produced pictures of distant galaxies nearly ten billion years ago. Hubble has produced information on Black Holes and Gamma-Ray bursts, as well as other scientific mysteries of the Universe.
In fact, the news of pictures of distant space taken by the Hubble Telescope has now become a common occurrence. In fact, a recently released Hubble picture by NASA called "Clash Of Clusters" has provided new scientific evidence of the mysterious material in the Universe known as "dark matter".
"Clash Of Clusters" is just the latest Hubble success story in a remarkable record that has now spanned seventeen years. Over the years, the pictures that the Hubble Telescope has stored and transmitted to Earth have helped resolve some long standing questions in astronomy.
Hubble is also responsible for the dating of the age of the Universe at 12-14 billion years. This is a much closer date than the 10 to 20 billion year range that scientists estimated prior to the Hubble launch.
Indeed, the Hubble Telescope's contribution to our understanding of the Universe has been remarkable. That is why the last NASA mission to the Hubble Telescope is a final opportunity for NASA to revitalize the Telescope. In fact, the final servicing mission is intended to enhance Hubble's capabilities until it is replaced by its successor, the James Webb Telescope in about five years.
The NASA Mission is currently scheduled for launch on October 8, 2008. Veteran Shuttle Commander Scott Altman and astronauts Megan McArthur, Michael Good, Gregory C. Johnson, John Grunsfeld, Michael Massimino, and Andrew Feuste will use the Atlantis Orbiter for the Hubble Mission.
The astronauts will transport 23,000 pounds of hardware to the Hubble Telescope. The eleven-day shuttle mission will feature five dangerous space walks. The space walks will be necessary so that astronauts can install two new science instruments, the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and Wide Field Camera 3 to enhance the telescope.
The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS), is a new spectroscope that will study the large-scale structure of the Universe and how galaxies, stars, and planets form and evolve. The Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3), is a new camera that will study early and distant galaxies that are currently beyond Hubble's reach, as well as galaxies in our own cosmic neighborhood.
In addition to the new equipment, another important goal of the Mission is to repair equipment that is out of service and in need of repair. During the Mission, the ACS and STIS scientific instruments are scheduled to be repaired in place on the Hubble Telescope. The repair of the equipment will be a difficult aspect of the Servicing Mission since the equipment was not designed for complicated repairs in space.
The Hubble Telescope will also receive a new set of gyroscopes that will stabilize the telescope, and batteries and thermal blankets will be replaced to extend Hubble's operational life until at least the year 2013.
Also, a degrading Fine Guidance Sensor unit, one of three aboard Hubble, will be replaced with a refurbished unit to help maintain the telescope's ability to point and focus on astronomical objects throughout the Universe. A successful completion of the Mission will result in the Hubble Telescope's ability to get a wider, more distant, and sharper view of objects.
NASA intends to upgrade the Hubble Telescope, so that it will have more capability than ever before. It is a servicing mission with considerable danger to the astronauts, but one that has the potential to provide science and astronomy with dramatic rewards.
It is NASA's final mission to the remarkable Telescope and the hope is that, with an enhanced Hubble, there will be more amazing pictures and discoveries of the Universe in the years immediately ahead.
James William Smith has worked in Senior management positions for some of the largest Financial Services firms in the United States for the last twenty five years. He has also provided business consulting support for insurance organizations and start up businesses. He has always been interested in writing and listening to different viewpoints on interesting topics.
Visit his website at http://www.eworldvu.com or his daily blog at http://www.eworldvublog.blogspot.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_W_Smith
Space Center Houston - The Centerpiece of the NASA Universe
By Matthew Jorn
For much of the 1960's the very word 'Houston' meant 'NASA'. The crackling audio of a radio transmission from beyond the Earth's atmosphere to the Texas-based mission control are more than the stuff of history books; they are landmark statements of the unquenchable thirst of human curiosity.
The city of Houston's central importance to NASA continues today. The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center still serves as Mission Control and monitors all manned NASA flights. In addition to the working environment, the Space Center also serves as a living museum and educational center for space enthusiasts of all ages. The Johnson Space Center is located about 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston near Clear Lake and the attached Space Center Houston is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm (6pm on weekends).
The Space Center Theater is one of the first public IMAX theaters and shows a series of films documenting the birth and maturation of America's space program. The Blastoff Theater takes the IMAX experience to the next level by integrating the physical strains of a real space launch into the theater. If films of space exploration leave you wanting more, the NASA Tour is a guided tram ride through the actually working facilities of Johnson Space Center. Among the highlights of this tour is a stop at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where guests can catch a glimpse of real astronauts training for upcoming missions in a weightless environment.
Hands-on learning is definitely a factor at the Johnson Space Center. The Astronaut Gallery has dozens of authentic spacesuits from several generations of space flight and has a fitting area where guests can try on real astronaut helmets and gloves. The Feel of Space exhibit illustrates the challenges of living on the International Space Station and provides 24 hands-on task trainers that simulate real astronaut tasks like servicing satellites in orbit or landing a spacecraft.
In addition to these amazing exhibits, Space Center Houston has several limited-time exhibits on display at any given time. Recently they opened a Star Wars: The Clone Wars themed exhibit area featuring gravity bikes, laser duels, and other fanciful fare. Also the Wacky Wednesday program brings in fresh entertainment for children with cartoon characters Ben 10, Scooby-Doo, and Spongebob Squarepants appearing recently.
Tickets for admission to Space Center Houston are very affordable and lots of discounts are offered for families, educational groups, military veterans, government employees, and those who purchase tickets in advance through their website.
Russell & Smith Ford Dealer Houston is proud of our city's role in manned space exploration and encourage all Houstonians to enjoy this valuable part of our civic heritage. This is one of a series of articles highlighting the cultural value of Houston and is sponsored by the Houston Ford Dealership in hopes that people from all over Texas can appreciate the rich nature of Houston's attractions.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Jorn
For much of the 1960's the very word 'Houston' meant 'NASA'. The crackling audio of a radio transmission from beyond the Earth's atmosphere to the Texas-based mission control are more than the stuff of history books; they are landmark statements of the unquenchable thirst of human curiosity.
The city of Houston's central importance to NASA continues today. The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center still serves as Mission Control and monitors all manned NASA flights. In addition to the working environment, the Space Center also serves as a living museum and educational center for space enthusiasts of all ages. The Johnson Space Center is located about 20 miles southeast of downtown Houston near Clear Lake and the attached Space Center Houston is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm (6pm on weekends).
The Space Center Theater is one of the first public IMAX theaters and shows a series of films documenting the birth and maturation of America's space program. The Blastoff Theater takes the IMAX experience to the next level by integrating the physical strains of a real space launch into the theater. If films of space exploration leave you wanting more, the NASA Tour is a guided tram ride through the actually working facilities of Johnson Space Center. Among the highlights of this tour is a stop at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where guests can catch a glimpse of real astronauts training for upcoming missions in a weightless environment.
Hands-on learning is definitely a factor at the Johnson Space Center. The Astronaut Gallery has dozens of authentic spacesuits from several generations of space flight and has a fitting area where guests can try on real astronaut helmets and gloves. The Feel of Space exhibit illustrates the challenges of living on the International Space Station and provides 24 hands-on task trainers that simulate real astronaut tasks like servicing satellites in orbit or landing a spacecraft.
In addition to these amazing exhibits, Space Center Houston has several limited-time exhibits on display at any given time. Recently they opened a Star Wars: The Clone Wars themed exhibit area featuring gravity bikes, laser duels, and other fanciful fare. Also the Wacky Wednesday program brings in fresh entertainment for children with cartoon characters Ben 10, Scooby-Doo, and Spongebob Squarepants appearing recently.
Tickets for admission to Space Center Houston are very affordable and lots of discounts are offered for families, educational groups, military veterans, government employees, and those who purchase tickets in advance through their website.
Russell & Smith Ford Dealer Houston is proud of our city's role in manned space exploration and encourage all Houstonians to enjoy this valuable part of our civic heritage. This is one of a series of articles highlighting the cultural value of Houston and is sponsored by the Houston Ford Dealership in hopes that people from all over Texas can appreciate the rich nature of Houston's attractions.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Jorn
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Florida Tourist Attractions : Kennedy Space Centre, The Space
Title: Florida Tourist Attractions : Kennedy Space Centre, The Space
Coast
Author: Kenneth Ng
Article:
Watching the shuttle blast off into space would be like watching
those first ambitious fish haul themselves up onto dry land,
topped off with the explosive power of the world's most
expensive firework. If you ever need a little inspiration, a
space-shuttle launch will make you appreciate how remarkable
human beings really are.
Begin by contacting the Kenny Space Centre ( 321-867-4636
) too find out if there's a launch during your visit ( you can
also order tickets to view the launch ). If you can't get
tickets to KSC facilities, don't worry - there are plenty of
great places to see shuttles soar. Try the Astronaut Hall of
Fame, Jetty Park Campground, Cherie Down Park, Rotary Riverfront
Park, Space View Park, Coca Beach Pier, Bennet Causeway (Hwy
528) and Brewer Parkway Bridge in Titusville.
Make hotel reservations early, and plan to stay for a while. The
launch i viewed, STS-110, was delayed 3 times due to mechanical
problems and windy weather, a week which culminated with a
nail0biting countdown that had technicians reloading software
onto the space shuttle Atlantis in the final minutes.
Get to your viewing site early and bring binoculars and extra
beer - it's an international tailgate party no matter where you
end up. Vendors sell ice cream, soda and even mission-specific
T-shirts ( from $10; they make great souvenirs ). Tune into
920AM for up-to-the-minute reports and, five minutes before the
big event, the countdown.
At the launch i viewed, the anticipation was thicker than solid
fuel in a pressurized STS-110 tank. I was parked at the Brewer
Parkway Bridge, blocked in by dozens of cars - no one cared, no
one was going anywhere. Folks from all over the world were
taking turns with my friend Linda's telescope, examining
Atlantis from across the bay, imagining it straining against the
launch apparatus, eager to fly. "The wind may by too strong
today." announced one man, his ear to the radio. We had 28
minutes until the launch window opened. Prayers to various
deities ensued. "The shuttle's computers went down,' another
woman yelled. The window would close in nine minutes.
But NASA came through with seconds to spare, and the whole Space
Coast started chanting "Three, two, one - LIFTOFF!" And there
were flames, then clouds of steam, and a silent ascent into the
stratosphere. "Here comes the noise," a father whispered to his
son. Windshields rattled in response to the roar; not one of us
covered out ears. And Atlantis was gone.
International Spare Station Center
This attraction is so cutting edge, you'll think the swishing
automatic doors have transported you straight to the bridge of
the USS Enterprise. Not only can you witness actual components
of the International Space Shuttle being constructed, but a
high-tech observation deck shows the astronauts' cramped living
space - claustrophobias need not apply. You'll only see the
center via the NASA Up Close tour and Astronaut Training
Experience.
Astronaut Training Experience
The Astronaut Training Experience (321-449-4400; per person
including lunch & gear $225) is the closest you'll ever to come
to being an astronaut without all that schooling and training.
This experience puts you through the intense training bona-fide
astronauts endure, including the 1/6 gravitiy chair and a
mission-control countdown. You'll also have a Q&A with former
astronauts as well as exclusive tours of the shuttle launch
pads, International Space Station and NASA press site.
Participants must be at least 14; those under 19 need to be
accompanied by an adult. This program is extremely popular to
call well in advance for reservations.
- NASA Up Close tour
The NASA Up Close (adult/child $52/36) tour includes regular
admission plus a 2-hour tour of 'restricted areas,' where the
space shuttle is refitted after landing and is prepped for
launch. You almost feel like you're really going to see the
alien autopsy room, like Mulder and Scully skulking around a
top-secret warehouse, as you weave between towering buildings
and steel pathways. Plus, you don't have to be an uber space
junkie to appreciate the coolness of this behind-the-scenes look
at NASA facilities. Just that prior to a launch, this tour is
cut short (no refunds).
Author : Lonely Planet, Kenneth Ng
About the author:
World's Best Tourist Attractions ! Free Information, Pictures on
Tourist Attractions. Travel deals, Tips and much more!
http://www.touristattractionguide.com
Southeast Asia Travel Guide ! Free Ebooks, Information,
Pictures,
Tourist Attractions, Festivals, Essentials & Many More!
http://www.southeastasia-guide.com
Author Name : Kenneth Ng
Email : touristattractionguide@yahoo.com
Coast
Author: Kenneth Ng
Article:
Watching the shuttle blast off into space would be like watching
those first ambitious fish haul themselves up onto dry land,
topped off with the explosive power of the world's most
expensive firework. If you ever need a little inspiration, a
space-shuttle launch will make you appreciate how remarkable
human beings really are.
Begin by contacting the Kenny Space Centre ( 321-867-4636
) too find out if there's a launch during your visit ( you can
also order tickets to view the launch ). If you can't get
tickets to KSC facilities, don't worry - there are plenty of
great places to see shuttles soar. Try the Astronaut Hall of
Fame, Jetty Park Campground, Cherie Down Park, Rotary Riverfront
Park, Space View Park, Coca Beach Pier, Bennet Causeway (Hwy
528) and Brewer Parkway Bridge in Titusville.
Make hotel reservations early, and plan to stay for a while. The
launch i viewed, STS-110, was delayed 3 times due to mechanical
problems and windy weather, a week which culminated with a
nail0biting countdown that had technicians reloading software
onto the space shuttle Atlantis in the final minutes.
Get to your viewing site early and bring binoculars and extra
beer - it's an international tailgate party no matter where you
end up. Vendors sell ice cream, soda and even mission-specific
T-shirts ( from $10; they make great souvenirs ). Tune into
920AM for up-to-the-minute reports and, five minutes before the
big event, the countdown.
At the launch i viewed, the anticipation was thicker than solid
fuel in a pressurized STS-110 tank. I was parked at the Brewer
Parkway Bridge, blocked in by dozens of cars - no one cared, no
one was going anywhere. Folks from all over the world were
taking turns with my friend Linda's telescope, examining
Atlantis from across the bay, imagining it straining against the
launch apparatus, eager to fly. "The wind may by too strong
today." announced one man, his ear to the radio. We had 28
minutes until the launch window opened. Prayers to various
deities ensued. "The shuttle's computers went down,' another
woman yelled. The window would close in nine minutes.
But NASA came through with seconds to spare, and the whole Space
Coast started chanting "Three, two, one - LIFTOFF!" And there
were flames, then clouds of steam, and a silent ascent into the
stratosphere. "Here comes the noise," a father whispered to his
son. Windshields rattled in response to the roar; not one of us
covered out ears. And Atlantis was gone.
International Spare Station Center
This attraction is so cutting edge, you'll think the swishing
automatic doors have transported you straight to the bridge of
the USS Enterprise. Not only can you witness actual components
of the International Space Shuttle being constructed, but a
high-tech observation deck shows the astronauts' cramped living
space - claustrophobias need not apply. You'll only see the
center via the NASA Up Close tour and Astronaut Training
Experience.
Astronaut Training Experience
The Astronaut Training Experience (321-449-4400; per person
including lunch & gear $225) is the closest you'll ever to come
to being an astronaut without all that schooling and training.
This experience puts you through the intense training bona-fide
astronauts endure, including the 1/6 gravitiy chair and a
mission-control countdown. You'll also have a Q&A with former
astronauts as well as exclusive tours of the shuttle launch
pads, International Space Station and NASA press site.
Participants must be at least 14; those under 19 need to be
accompanied by an adult. This program is extremely popular to
call well in advance for reservations.
- NASA Up Close tour
The NASA Up Close (adult/child $52/36) tour includes regular
admission plus a 2-hour tour of 'restricted areas,' where the
space shuttle is refitted after landing and is prepped for
launch. You almost feel like you're really going to see the
alien autopsy room, like Mulder and Scully skulking around a
top-secret warehouse, as you weave between towering buildings
and steel pathways. Plus, you don't have to be an uber space
junkie to appreciate the coolness of this behind-the-scenes look
at NASA facilities. Just that prior to a launch, this tour is
cut short (no refunds).
Author : Lonely Planet, Kenneth Ng
About the author:
World's Best Tourist Attractions ! Free Information, Pictures on
Tourist Attractions. Travel deals, Tips and much more!
http://www.touristattractionguide.com
Southeast Asia Travel Guide ! Free Ebooks, Information,
Pictures,
Tourist Attractions, Festivals, Essentials & Many More!
http://www.southeastasia-guide.com
Author Name : Kenneth Ng
Email : touristattractionguide@yahoo.com
Space Traveling
Title: Space Traveling
Author: Thomas Husnik
Article:
Copyright (c) 2008 Thomas Husnik
Space traveling is a phenomenon that is discovered recently for
the individuals wishing to travel to space for personal
pleasure. Till now, the opportunities for traveling to space are
limited only to the Space Agency of Russia that provides the
required transport. Reaching the International Space Station,
which is a research station, developed in space costs 30 million
dollars. But the demand for space traveling is so vast that, the
flights are already booked till the year 2009.
Various different organizations have been formed in order to
promote the exciting industry of space travel. The major
attraction of space traveling is the unique experience and the
thrill involved in viewing the earth from outside. This is
considered as a mind boggling and intense experience by the
astronauts. This reason is enough for the common people to think
of visiting the space. The experience of weightlessness is also
a reason to visit the space.
Space Hotels and Space Stations:
There are a number of plans to use a space station in the form
of a hotel. The designs for the space habitats of an abandoned
program of NASA have been acquired by one of the motel tycoons
from the United States for this purpose. The company has already
launched one such module of the inflatable habitat in July 2006.
Many other companies are showing interest in building such space
stations and hotels that will cater to the needs of the people
interested in space traveling. One of the Russian companies has
plans to build a space station that will have the biggest ever
windows for a spacecraft. Many other wealthy business tycoons
from the United States of America have shown interest in
constructing space hotels. The expected cost for starting a
program of space traveling is 100 million dollars.
One organization has claimed to build an island project in space
that will accommodate 20,000 people on it. British airways have
shown interest in being a part of this project that expects to
double the figure of people arriving here in every decade. Eri
Matsui is a fashion designer, who has designed a wedding gown
and other such clothing that will look good in an environment of
weightlessness.
Legal Aspect of Space Travel:
Most of the companies involved in the business of space
traveling look at it as a proposition of making money. Hence, in
the year 2005, the government of the United States released
rules for this particular industry for keeping a tab on the
companies. The companies need a license to operate space travel.
The process of licensing is aimed mainly on the safety of the
people and property. This has resulted in the increased interest
in number of people planning to travel to space at least once in
their lifespan.
About the author:
My name is Tom Husnik. I live in Minnesota. My site is at:
http://bestfixittravel.blogspot.com
Author: Thomas Husnik
Article:
Copyright (c) 2008 Thomas Husnik
Space traveling is a phenomenon that is discovered recently for
the individuals wishing to travel to space for personal
pleasure. Till now, the opportunities for traveling to space are
limited only to the Space Agency of Russia that provides the
required transport. Reaching the International Space Station,
which is a research station, developed in space costs 30 million
dollars. But the demand for space traveling is so vast that, the
flights are already booked till the year 2009.
Various different organizations have been formed in order to
promote the exciting industry of space travel. The major
attraction of space traveling is the unique experience and the
thrill involved in viewing the earth from outside. This is
considered as a mind boggling and intense experience by the
astronauts. This reason is enough for the common people to think
of visiting the space. The experience of weightlessness is also
a reason to visit the space.
Space Hotels and Space Stations:
There are a number of plans to use a space station in the form
of a hotel. The designs for the space habitats of an abandoned
program of NASA have been acquired by one of the motel tycoons
from the United States for this purpose. The company has already
launched one such module of the inflatable habitat in July 2006.
Many other companies are showing interest in building such space
stations and hotels that will cater to the needs of the people
interested in space traveling. One of the Russian companies has
plans to build a space station that will have the biggest ever
windows for a spacecraft. Many other wealthy business tycoons
from the United States of America have shown interest in
constructing space hotels. The expected cost for starting a
program of space traveling is 100 million dollars.
One organization has claimed to build an island project in space
that will accommodate 20,000 people on it. British airways have
shown interest in being a part of this project that expects to
double the figure of people arriving here in every decade. Eri
Matsui is a fashion designer, who has designed a wedding gown
and other such clothing that will look good in an environment of
weightlessness.
Legal Aspect of Space Travel:
Most of the companies involved in the business of space
traveling look at it as a proposition of making money. Hence, in
the year 2005, the government of the United States released
rules for this particular industry for keeping a tab on the
companies. The companies need a license to operate space travel.
The process of licensing is aimed mainly on the safety of the
people and property. This has resulted in the increased interest
in number of people planning to travel to space at least once in
their lifespan.
About the author:
My name is Tom Husnik. I live in Minnesota. My site is at:
http://bestfixittravel.blogspot.com
Space Colonization - Will Space Tourism drive Space
Title: Space Colonization - Will Space Tourism drive Space
Colonization? What's the timeline?
Author: Space Viz
Article:
Space Colonization
Will Space Tourism drive Space Colonization? What's the timeline?
By Space Viz
NASA is going back to the Moon and eventually to Mars. At least
that's the plan. The steps are to try to live off-world at the
International Space Station (as we are currently doing); then to
go back to the Moon sometime in the next 12 years and set up a
small lunar base; then off to our next destination, Mars. What
is the timeline of these events and what will be the driving
forces behind Space Colonization?
Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey"
vision of a beautiful spinning International Space Station
clearly has not come to pass by that year. That vision is a
roadmap to what we as a human race will undoubtedly accomplish,
potentially in the near future, with the right incentives. The
questions are 'when' and 'what incentives'?
If you build it they will come!
To get there they need an affordable way. The X-Prize
competition, a $10 million prize won by Space Ship One, was
designed to get people to space and back, safely and affordably.
Space Ship One was designed by Burt Rutan of Scaled Composites
and funded by Virgin Galactic, owned by Sir Richard Branson. But
where would we go to?
Space Tourism
Space is very close, only 62 miles, up. Imagine flying 62 miles
and actually leaving Earth. Space Tourists need a place to go,
but where? A Space Cruise Ship, complete with a casino and a
zero-g pool? A Space Hotel is another obvious choice. If you are
rich, well connected and have the intestinal fortitude, the
Russian's are always willing to add a few Space Tourists to the
list of visitors to the International Space Station.
In April of 2001, Dennis Tito, an American, became the first
fare-paying Space Tourist at a cost of $20 million. He flew to
the International Space Station and remained for 7 days. His
visit was followed by four others; the first African in Space,
Mark Shuttleworth (South African/British) in April and May of
2002; Gregory Olsen (American) in October 2005; Anousheh Ansari
(Iranian/American) in September 2006; and Charles Simonyi
(Hungarian/American) in April 2007. Other scheduled Space
Tourists: Francisco Navarro-Grau (Peru) is expected to fly in
August 2008. Richard Garriott (American) is expected to fly on
Soyuz TMA-2 in October 2008. Vladimir Gruzdev (Russian) is
expected to fly in 2009. In the vision of Space Travel we get
from the film "2001: A Space Odyssey", the orbiting, glistening,
white Space Station is used as a launch site to a Moon colony.
When will we have a Moon Colony?
Driving Forces
In late 2009, Virgin Galactic hopes to start daily trips for
paying customers, into Space aboard their Space Ship Two. The
return flights into low Earth orbit will last just over two
hours at a cost of $100 000 per traveler; five minutes of
weightlessness included. They hope to have four flights a day.
As of November 2007, the company had already pre-sold nearly 200
seats.
In September 2007, the Japanese launched the Kaguya spacecraft
which is mapping the Moon in great detail. Both the Chinese and
Indian governments, in an attempt to demonstrate their
space-faring capabilities have publicly announced that they have
their eyes set on the Moon. This in turn has prompted a little
Space Race. Not wanting to have another country gain the
high-ground, President Bush announced in 2004, that US probes to
the Moon will once again commence in 2008; the International
Space Station will be finished in 2010; that Americans will be
returning to the Moon by 2020 and intends on establishing a
basic colony on the Moon by 2024. Ultimately, he spoke of going
to Mars.
Regardless what drives us, Space Tourism or a Space Race, it
does seem that a reasonable first place to set up camp would be
on the Moon. It's relatively close, it's stable and could be
useful for scientific research, and can be mined for fuels,
oxygen and hydrogen, which can be used as water and life support
and to be used as fuels to launch us further afield. Mars is the
likely next destination.
Mars poses different challenges however. It's further away which
in case of emergency means greater autonomy must be achieved.
That autonomy will be gained from lessons learned by our
experiences on the International Space Station and on our future
Lunar base. Unlike the Moon whose day lasts two weeks in the Sun
and two weeks in the Dark, Mars has a similar day to that of
Earth's twenty four hours. Unlike the Moon, Mars also has
weather which means everybody can have a very pleasant or a very
bad Martian day. Some targets for colonizing Mars have been set
as early as 2037 to 2057.
From there, the solar system and the galaxy as a whole will be
eventually colonized if we can survive long enough to get all
our eggs off of this one basket, Earth! Survival refers to both
terrestrial threats, ourselves, catastrophes and extra
terrestrial events such as comet or asteroid impacts.
Our civilization needs to live long enough to develop the
technologies to be self sustaining and self sufficient if we are
to become, as Arthur C. Clarke said, "Guardians of the Galaxy".
Learn More
Video
For a glimpse into the future, our roadmap to the Moon and Mars,
watch the film "Odyssey of Survival". It features Sir Arthur C.
Clarke (author of "2001: A Space Odyssey"); Buzz Aldrin (Apollo
11 astronaut); Gerald Soffen (who headed the NASA Viking
Missions to Mars in the 1970's); and Tobias Owen (a renowned
Space Researcher, Scientist and Professor at the University of
Hawaii). The film is narrated by Mark Moidel in English and by
Robert Lepage in French. Odyssey of Survival" runs 48 minutes,
has great music and is thoroughly enjoyable as it reviews where
we've been, when we were there and how we got there.
Find out more about the films Odyssey of Survival and l'Odyssée
de la survie (the French version).
Online
The X-Prize http://www.xprize.org
Space Tourism Society http://www.spacetourismsociety.org/
The National Space Society http://www.nss.org/tourism.html
About the author:
Space Viz is a film maker, musician, editor, interviewer and
author, based on Earth, with a planet to save. His special
interests and expertise also include dogs (and pets in general);
music composition and publishing; and independent film
production and distribution.
Find out more about this and more at http://www.SpaceViz.com
Odyssey of Survival
http://spaceviz.com/documentaries/odysseyofsurvival/odysseyofsurv
ival.html
Colonization? What's the timeline?
Author: Space Viz
Article:
Space Colonization
Will Space Tourism drive Space Colonization? What's the timeline?
By Space Viz
NASA is going back to the Moon and eventually to Mars. At least
that's the plan. The steps are to try to live off-world at the
International Space Station (as we are currently doing); then to
go back to the Moon sometime in the next 12 years and set up a
small lunar base; then off to our next destination, Mars. What
is the timeline of these events and what will be the driving
forces behind Space Colonization?
Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey"
vision of a beautiful spinning International Space Station
clearly has not come to pass by that year. That vision is a
roadmap to what we as a human race will undoubtedly accomplish,
potentially in the near future, with the right incentives. The
questions are 'when' and 'what incentives'?
If you build it they will come!
To get there they need an affordable way. The X-Prize
competition, a $10 million prize won by Space Ship One, was
designed to get people to space and back, safely and affordably.
Space Ship One was designed by Burt Rutan of Scaled Composites
and funded by Virgin Galactic, owned by Sir Richard Branson. But
where would we go to?
Space Tourism
Space is very close, only 62 miles, up. Imagine flying 62 miles
and actually leaving Earth. Space Tourists need a place to go,
but where? A Space Cruise Ship, complete with a casino and a
zero-g pool? A Space Hotel is another obvious choice. If you are
rich, well connected and have the intestinal fortitude, the
Russian's are always willing to add a few Space Tourists to the
list of visitors to the International Space Station.
In April of 2001, Dennis Tito, an American, became the first
fare-paying Space Tourist at a cost of $20 million. He flew to
the International Space Station and remained for 7 days. His
visit was followed by four others; the first African in Space,
Mark Shuttleworth (South African/British) in April and May of
2002; Gregory Olsen (American) in October 2005; Anousheh Ansari
(Iranian/American) in September 2006; and Charles Simonyi
(Hungarian/American) in April 2007. Other scheduled Space
Tourists: Francisco Navarro-Grau (Peru) is expected to fly in
August 2008. Richard Garriott (American) is expected to fly on
Soyuz TMA-2 in October 2008. Vladimir Gruzdev (Russian) is
expected to fly in 2009. In the vision of Space Travel we get
from the film "2001: A Space Odyssey", the orbiting, glistening,
white Space Station is used as a launch site to a Moon colony.
When will we have a Moon Colony?
Driving Forces
In late 2009, Virgin Galactic hopes to start daily trips for
paying customers, into Space aboard their Space Ship Two. The
return flights into low Earth orbit will last just over two
hours at a cost of $100 000 per traveler; five minutes of
weightlessness included. They hope to have four flights a day.
As of November 2007, the company had already pre-sold nearly 200
seats.
In September 2007, the Japanese launched the Kaguya spacecraft
which is mapping the Moon in great detail. Both the Chinese and
Indian governments, in an attempt to demonstrate their
space-faring capabilities have publicly announced that they have
their eyes set on the Moon. This in turn has prompted a little
Space Race. Not wanting to have another country gain the
high-ground, President Bush announced in 2004, that US probes to
the Moon will once again commence in 2008; the International
Space Station will be finished in 2010; that Americans will be
returning to the Moon by 2020 and intends on establishing a
basic colony on the Moon by 2024. Ultimately, he spoke of going
to Mars.
Regardless what drives us, Space Tourism or a Space Race, it
does seem that a reasonable first place to set up camp would be
on the Moon. It's relatively close, it's stable and could be
useful for scientific research, and can be mined for fuels,
oxygen and hydrogen, which can be used as water and life support
and to be used as fuels to launch us further afield. Mars is the
likely next destination.
Mars poses different challenges however. It's further away which
in case of emergency means greater autonomy must be achieved.
That autonomy will be gained from lessons learned by our
experiences on the International Space Station and on our future
Lunar base. Unlike the Moon whose day lasts two weeks in the Sun
and two weeks in the Dark, Mars has a similar day to that of
Earth's twenty four hours. Unlike the Moon, Mars also has
weather which means everybody can have a very pleasant or a very
bad Martian day. Some targets for colonizing Mars have been set
as early as 2037 to 2057.
From there, the solar system and the galaxy as a whole will be
eventually colonized if we can survive long enough to get all
our eggs off of this one basket, Earth! Survival refers to both
terrestrial threats, ourselves, catastrophes and extra
terrestrial events such as comet or asteroid impacts.
Our civilization needs to live long enough to develop the
technologies to be self sustaining and self sufficient if we are
to become, as Arthur C. Clarke said, "Guardians of the Galaxy".
Learn More
Video
For a glimpse into the future, our roadmap to the Moon and Mars,
watch the film "Odyssey of Survival". It features Sir Arthur C.
Clarke (author of "2001: A Space Odyssey"); Buzz Aldrin (Apollo
11 astronaut); Gerald Soffen (who headed the NASA Viking
Missions to Mars in the 1970's); and Tobias Owen (a renowned
Space Researcher, Scientist and Professor at the University of
Hawaii). The film is narrated by Mark Moidel in English and by
Robert Lepage in French. Odyssey of Survival" runs 48 minutes,
has great music and is thoroughly enjoyable as it reviews where
we've been, when we were there and how we got there.
Find out more about the films Odyssey of Survival and l'Odyssée
de la survie (the French version).
Online
The X-Prize http://www.xprize.org
Space Tourism Society http://www.spacetourismsociety.org/
The National Space Society http://www.nss.org/tourism.html
About the author:
Space Viz is a film maker, musician, editor, interviewer and
author, based on Earth, with a planet to save. His special
interests and expertise also include dogs (and pets in general);
music composition and publishing; and independent film
production and distribution.
Find out more about this and more at http://www.SpaceViz.com
Odyssey of Survival
http://spaceviz.com/documentaries/odysseyofsurvival/odysseyofsurv
ival.html
Apollo Astronaut Mitchell Says Aliens Exist and the Government
Apollo Astronaut Mitchell Says Aliens Exist and the Government
Title: Apollo Astronaut Mitchell Says Aliens Exist and the Government
Doesn't Want You to Know About Them
Author: Bill Knell
Article:
Edgar Mitchell was one of the twelve Americans to walk on the
surface of the moon. During a recent radio interview on the
UK-based Kerrang! Broadcast, he told host Nick Margerrison, "I
happen to have been privileged enough to be in on the fact that
we've been visited on this planet and the UFO phenomena is
real." That statement shocked the host and began an amazing
disclosure from a true American hero.
Born in Texas and brought up in New Mexico, he has three earned
degrees including a Doctorate of Science degree in Aeronautics
and Astronautics from MIT, as well as at least four honorary
Doctorate degrees from prestigious universities. Among his many
awards are the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the United
States Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
Mitchell began his Navy career in 1952 and completed flight
training in 1954. During the 1950s, he flew A3 aircraft as part
of the Heavy Attack Squadron Two and served as a Research
Project Pilot with the Navy's Air Development Squadron Five. In
the early 1960s he was Chief of the Project Management Division
of the Navy Field Office for a Manned Orbiting Laboratory. In
1965 he entered the U.S. Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot
School in preparation for astronaut duties.
In 1966, Edgar Mitchell was chosen for the Astronaut Training
Program by NASA. After serving as a member of the astronaut
support crew for Apollo 9 and as backup lunar module pilot for
Apollo 10, Mitchell, he was assigned as a lunar module pilot. In
1971, U.S. Navy Captain Mitchell was a part of the crew of
Apollo 14 along with Admiral Alan Shepard and Colonel Stuart
Roosa.
After the Apollo 13 disaster, the world had their eyes on the
Apollo 14 Moon Mission. Mitchell maneuvered the lunar module
Antares to a perfect landing on the hilly Fra Mauro region of
the moon. Mitchell and Shepard deployed from the module,
performed a number of experiments and collected over 100 pounds
of moon rocks and set a record of staying thirty three hours on
the lunar surface. They also hold the record for the longest
moon walk on record at nine hours and seventeen minutes.
Nine days after his mission began, Edgar Mitchell made a
triumphant return to Earth and helped reestablish the American
Public and Government's faith in NASA. He retired from NASA and
the U.S. Navy in 1972. Since that time, Mitchell has been active
as an author and speaker on many subjects including space
exploration, the nature of consciousness and powers of the mind.
Now seventy-seven years old, the sixth man to walk on the
surface of the moon told a stunned radio audience that Aliens
from other worlds have contacted humans and that governments
have purposely covered up what they have learned about these
entities. Mitchell describes the beings as "little people who
look strange to us." He says that the traditional description of
creatures with a small body frame, large eyes and over-sized
head is accurate.
Speaking about the cover-up, Mitchell told radio host Nick
Margerrison, "'It's been well covered up by all our governments
for the last 60 years or so, but slowly it's leaked out and some
of us have been privileged to have been briefed on some of it...
I've been in military and intelligence circles, who know that
beneath the surface of what has been public knowledge, yes - we
have been visited. Reading the papers recently, it's been
happening quite a bit."
Responding to a question about disclosure by Margerrison,
Mitchell said, "This is really starting to open up. I think
we're headed for real disclosure and some serious organisations
are moving in that direction." Well, all except for NASA.
Despite what Mitchell did for them, a spokesperson for the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration responded to his
comments by saying, "NASA does not track UFOs. NASA is not
involved in any sort of cover up about alien life on this planet
or anywhere in the universe. Dr Mitchell is a great American,
but we do not share his opinion on this issue."
It's came as no surprise that what other government agencies
have described as "the most deception organization in the United
State Government" should turn on Mitchell as soon as he tried to
tell the truth about UFOs and Aliens. They have repeatedly
described Astronaut UFO sightings as cases of mistaken identity
saying they were pieces of rockets, ice, dust particles and
space junk. If the truth is out there, NASA isn't going o be the
government agency that will tell you about it! For more, visit
HREF=http://newsletter.ufoguy.com>http://newsletter.ufoguy.com>
About the author:
Bill Knell is a popular paranormal author, speaker and
consultant. Author's Website: href="http://www.ufoguy.com">UFOguy.com Terms To Use
Article: Permission is granted to use this article for free
online or in print with inclusion of the author's url.
Title: Apollo Astronaut Mitchell Says Aliens Exist and the Government
Doesn't Want You to Know About Them
Author: Bill Knell
Article:
Edgar Mitchell was one of the twelve Americans to walk on the
surface of the moon. During a recent radio interview on the
UK-based Kerrang! Broadcast, he told host Nick Margerrison, "I
happen to have been privileged enough to be in on the fact that
we've been visited on this planet and the UFO phenomena is
real." That statement shocked the host and began an amazing
disclosure from a true American hero.
Born in Texas and brought up in New Mexico, he has three earned
degrees including a Doctorate of Science degree in Aeronautics
and Astronautics from MIT, as well as at least four honorary
Doctorate degrees from prestigious universities. Among his many
awards are the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the United
States Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
Mitchell began his Navy career in 1952 and completed flight
training in 1954. During the 1950s, he flew A3 aircraft as part
of the Heavy Attack Squadron Two and served as a Research
Project Pilot with the Navy's Air Development Squadron Five. In
the early 1960s he was Chief of the Project Management Division
of the Navy Field Office for a Manned Orbiting Laboratory. In
1965 he entered the U.S. Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot
School in preparation for astronaut duties.
In 1966, Edgar Mitchell was chosen for the Astronaut Training
Program by NASA. After serving as a member of the astronaut
support crew for Apollo 9 and as backup lunar module pilot for
Apollo 10, Mitchell, he was assigned as a lunar module pilot. In
1971, U.S. Navy Captain Mitchell was a part of the crew of
Apollo 14 along with Admiral Alan Shepard and Colonel Stuart
Roosa.
After the Apollo 13 disaster, the world had their eyes on the
Apollo 14 Moon Mission. Mitchell maneuvered the lunar module
Antares to a perfect landing on the hilly Fra Mauro region of
the moon. Mitchell and Shepard deployed from the module,
performed a number of experiments and collected over 100 pounds
of moon rocks and set a record of staying thirty three hours on
the lunar surface. They also hold the record for the longest
moon walk on record at nine hours and seventeen minutes.
Nine days after his mission began, Edgar Mitchell made a
triumphant return to Earth and helped reestablish the American
Public and Government's faith in NASA. He retired from NASA and
the U.S. Navy in 1972. Since that time, Mitchell has been active
as an author and speaker on many subjects including space
exploration, the nature of consciousness and powers of the mind.
Now seventy-seven years old, the sixth man to walk on the
surface of the moon told a stunned radio audience that Aliens
from other worlds have contacted humans and that governments
have purposely covered up what they have learned about these
entities. Mitchell describes the beings as "little people who
look strange to us." He says that the traditional description of
creatures with a small body frame, large eyes and over-sized
head is accurate.
Speaking about the cover-up, Mitchell told radio host Nick
Margerrison, "'It's been well covered up by all our governments
for the last 60 years or so, but slowly it's leaked out and some
of us have been privileged to have been briefed on some of it...
I've been in military and intelligence circles, who know that
beneath the surface of what has been public knowledge, yes - we
have been visited. Reading the papers recently, it's been
happening quite a bit."
Responding to a question about disclosure by Margerrison,
Mitchell said, "This is really starting to open up. I think
we're headed for real disclosure and some serious organisations
are moving in that direction." Well, all except for NASA.
Despite what Mitchell did for them, a spokesperson for the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration responded to his
comments by saying, "NASA does not track UFOs. NASA is not
involved in any sort of cover up about alien life on this planet
or anywhere in the universe. Dr Mitchell is a great American,
but we do not share his opinion on this issue."
It's came as no surprise that what other government agencies
have described as "the most deception organization in the United
State Government" should turn on Mitchell as soon as he tried to
tell the truth about UFOs and Aliens. They have repeatedly
described Astronaut UFO sightings as cases of mistaken identity
saying they were pieces of rockets, ice, dust particles and
space junk. If the truth is out there, NASA isn't going o be the
government agency that will tell you about it! For more, visit
HREF=http://newsletter.ufoguy.com>http://newsletter.ufoguy.com>
About the author:
Bill Knell is a popular paranormal author, speaker and
consultant. Author's Website: href="http://www.ufoguy.com">UFOguy.com Terms To Use
Article: Permission is granted to use this article for free
online or in print with inclusion of the author's url.
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