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Spacewalking Is Not As Easy As It Looks
Video and pictures of spacewalking make it look effortless, but getting ready for a spacewalk is an elaborate process that takes quite a bit of time. Find out just how involved the process is by reading on!

Published by Sean Fears (5,850 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Re: The Moon or Mars? That is the question.
Jason, I agree with your enthusiasm. We can accomplish great things but we need the motivation. Unfortunately, I don't see a lot of motivation to move out into space at this time. Humans tend to rally when faced with significant challenges as the past indicates but I don't see that challenge yet. Global warming is going to happen but it is going...

Published by RC Davison (3,079 pts ) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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Re: The Moon or Mars? That is the question.
Playing devil's advocate here, I say we just push through and go to Mars. Human history is full of biting off challenges bigger than we can chew, but we always find a way to make it happen. From building the great pyramids to the invasion of Normandy, humans can conquer even the most insurmountable feat. Look what we did in a few short years in...

Published by Jason C. Chavis (4,377 pts ) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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Re: The Moon or Mars? That is the question.
Ally, all very good points and I think I agree that it's a logical stepping stone. Our biggest problem (or maybe it's just my impatience!) has to do with the snail's pace that we are moving at in getting out there - anywhere! If the money was there to fund the research we would be on the Moon already and Mars would be our next step. We messed...

Published by RC Davison (3,079 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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Re: The Moon or Mars? That is the question.
I'm afraid the question is going to be moot during the current administration. They are not going to fund a vigorous manned program of anykind. If they did, I vote for the asteroids. There they be treasures!

Published by George Adcock (3,791 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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Re: The Moon or Mars? That is the question.
The main advantage I see for the Moon isn't necessarily budget concerns or even for testing out long term space living (though both are perfectly respectable advantages) - it's that the Moon would make a pretty cozy base. You've got low gravity, making it more efficient to launch and land spacecraft, you've got a source of fuel to mine...

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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The Moon or Mars? That is the question.
Since we are not yet able to go to "Infinity and beyond!" (credits to Buzz Lightyear!) we have to settle with our neighborhood to explore for now. So, the question is: Should we abandon NASA's goal of going to the Moon first and head directly to Mars, or maybe an asteroid rendezvous? Me? I'm torn between just being happy that NASA...

Published by RC Davison (3,079 pts ) on Oct 18, 2009 to
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How to Become an Astronaut
This article will tell you what it takes to become an astronaut, what all is involved, like training, experience, education and other factors that are required of you in order to fly in space.

Published by mandasparkle (399 pts ) on Oct 7, 2009 to
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US Space Policy and the Vision for Space Exploration
The 2004 Vision for Space Exploration promises to push space exploration in a way that it has not seen since the Kennedy years, from lunar bases to brand new spacecraft technology. But how is it being implemented, and what is Obama's take on it? This article provides an overview.

Published by allychevalier (14,652 pts ) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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What Went Wrong with the Hubble Space Telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope was scheduled for a servicing mission in October 2008, but an unexpected equipment failure in space has delayed the trip. Read about what happened to the Hubble and what it means for the servicing mission.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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