Manned Space Travel

  • 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 (5850 pts) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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  • Nothing But The Facts About Neil Armstrong - First Man on the Moon

    Everybody knows that Neil Armstrong was the first man on the Moon. But there are other interesting facts in Armstrong's life, that are not so commonly known. He was a hero of the Korean war, and suffered several accidents during his test-pilot career... Read more to know more!
    Published by johnsinit (12356 pts) on Nov 1, 2009 to
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  • How To Track the International Space Station From the Ground

    Wondering when the next time the International Space Station will be flying over your house? It's easy to keep track of the ISS and discover when you can make a sighting of one of NASA's most exciting projects today!
    Published by Bree E. Underwood (2964 pts) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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  • Japan’s Space Freighter – H-2 Transfer Vehicle (HTV)

    The new Japanese Space Freighter, the H-2 Transfer Vehicle has made its maiden voyage to the ISS. Also known as the HTV, the JAXA spacecraft will be essential to the future of the ISS as the Space Shuttle fleet is retired.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4296 pts) on Oct 26, 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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  • Orbital Mechanics and Interplanetary Trajectories

    Navigating in space is not the same as moving about on Earth. You are dealing with the interaction of two bodies--the Earth and the spacecraft. That brings into play laws developed by Kepler and Newton that dictate how a spacecraft can move in orbit.
    Published by George Adcock (3581 pts) on Oct 5, 2009 to
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  • USAF Plans To Launch the X-37 Spaceplane in 2010

    Though the Space Shuttle's retirement looms ever nearer, the United States Air Force is pushing ahead with an effort to produce their first ever orbital spaceplane. If successful, the X-37 will fulfill the promise of the cancelled X-20 Dyna Soar.
    Published by Sean Fears (5850 pts) on Sep 15, 2009 to
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  • History of the European Space Agency

    NASA isn't the only agency going to space. The European Space Agency (ESA) was established in 1975 and has over 18 countries involved and a budget larger than NASA's.
    Published by pauldb28 (1094 pts) on Sep 13, 2009 to
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  • China Space Program Developments: Letting the Dragon Fly into Space

    China has long been regarded as the Sleeping Dragon or Sleeping Giant in terms of economic potential. But aside from its current humungous industry growth and hosting of the Olympics, the Chinese are also aiming to unleash its Dragon in Space. Let us take a look at where the Sino Nation is heading.
    Published by phoenixwriter (842 pts) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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  • Space Shuttle – A Vehicle for Extraterrestrial Journey

    Automobiles are a common sight these days and whenever we want to travel to the nearby market, the workplace or just a leisure trip, we simply switch on the ignition key and zoom off. But there is another dimension of travel namely space travel that only a fortunate few have done till date.
    Published by Ricky (22002 pts) on Sep 11, 2009 to
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