America has always taken great pride in its successes and accomplishments in science and technology; its claim of superiority is indisputable and evident with the continuous scientific discoveries and constant advancement of electronic gadgets. However, according to Burton Diche, during the 1950s and 1960s, "the American space program had absorbed a series of high-profile embarrassments as the Soviet Union, with which the U.S. was competing in a so-called Space Race, seemed to remain one step ahead."1 Yet, instead of accepting defeats, America demonstrated its power to the Soviets and the world by the extraordinary triumph of the first moon landing in 1969. In order to fully appreciate the significance of the lunar landing of Apollo 11, one must review the history of the early U. S. space program, from its inception to the successful completion of the Apollo mission.…
Many people undermine the importance and contributions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, also known as NASA. As president Obama is forced to make severe budget cuts, NASA is among the most affected programs to endure the blow. This issue does not take aback many people, but experts say that what is occurring will affect everyone as well as the economy more than they may believe. These extreme budget cuts recently issued by Congress impinge on the NASA space program by having a large impact on culture, and risking the setback of innovation in today’s machine-driven society.…
When we feel like we’ve failed, we sometimes want to give up in fear that we will get the same result. In 1986, Ronald Reagan knew very well that NASA’s mission to send the Challenger into space had failed. People lost their lives that day. But he stood by NASA and said, “We’ll continue our quest in space. There will be more shuttle flights and more shuttle crews and, yes, more volunteers, more civilians, more teachers in space. Nothing ends here; our hopes and our journeys continue.” Reagan encouraged…
The 1950’s and 1960’s was a period in history in which there was much turmoil between the nations of the world. The most notorious rivalry was between the United States and the Soviet Union, as both countries were seeking a dominant position with the intent of influencing the world’s nonaligned nations. For the majority of the second half of the twentieth century, the Soviet Union and the United States were embroiled in a global contest; an aspect of this battle was the growing field of space technology, which was exemplified by the Apollo Program, which opened the door for numerous advancements in the fields of technology, education, and United States society as a whole. The concept of the Apollo Program was first conceived during the presidency…
“firsts” in exploration of space. The Sputnik forced the US to place a new national priority…
Remember the “Space Race” against Russia? What would have happened if we had shut down NASA before that? Getting a man to the moon was a Cold War victory! Shutting down funding for space exploration would be utterly devastating. Did you know that we can do research in space that we can’t do on earth? In space, we can understand more about gravity, and how machines work in different conditions, special medical research can be done in space, and there are many ways NASA improves on your everyday life that you didn’t even know. NASA is an American space program put forth to explore and learn from space currently funded by the U.S. government. Some say that Nasa should be cut off from government…
In Kennedy’s speech, “Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center”, he wanted to show how major exploration research would benefit society. He also wanted to show and prove how space…
NASA spin-off technologies have had great impact on many people around the world, whether it be artificial limbs, cochlear implants, solar energy, GPS or water purifiers. But one particular invention has directly affected me and more than 25,000 other people in the United States. NASA has also helped SpeedoUSA develop the LZR Racer, the world’s fastest swimsuit in 2007 and 2008. In fact, during the Beijing Olympics, every gold medal was a swimmer wearing a LZR Racer. (Gerbis, 2009) The suit helped athletes break seventeen world records. I have been a competitive swimmer for four years, and there isn’t one competitive swimmer who hasn’t heard about, seen or used a LZR Racer racing suit.…
According to Steven J. Dick (2008) in The Birth of NASA, Russia’s launch of the Sputnik satellite in October of 1957 was a source of embarrassment for America. America saw itself as a “leader in aeronautical and space science and technology” and Russia beating them to space was a slap in the face. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was born July 29, 1958, at the direction of President Eisenhower. At its outset, some of NASA’s objectives included providing national defense agencies with discoveries that would aid in national defense, reestablishing America as the preeminent technological leader of the world and peaceful cooperation between the U.S. and other nations in pursuit of shared goals (para1-9). Today, with the shuttle program gone, and with NASA’s budget getting ever smaller, these original mandates are getting more and more difficult to fulfill. As a result, America is in danger of losing its position as the preeminent leader in space exploration and technological advancement. This paper will be an examination of reasons why the U.S. should continue to fund space exploration despite other problems in the world today.…
We have always dreamed about reaching the heavens. From ancient civilizations to the modern day world, our obsession of going into space has grown from studying the stars to actual exploration of space. We have come a long way since primitive charts of constellations. From telescopes to satellites, we as a population have progressed greatly in the world of technology. In a mere forty years, we have had more technological advances than the Industrial Revolution. The Space Race has affected our everyday lives; we use the same technology that the astronauts used during their missions for example digital clocks (Dismukes http://spaceflight.nasa.gov). Many industries have benefited, communication companies, industrial manufacturers, and the…
On October 9th 2003, Walt Disney Company, an international entertainment and media enterprise, and global technology provider Hewlett-Packard (HP) declared a ten-year strategic alliance for the purpose of developing innovative technologies and promoting Disney consumers’ experiences. The arrangement was achieved by jointly disclosing “Mission: Space” ride, which had been collaboratively designed and developed by HP and Disney employees for several years, reported by Business Wire (9 October, 2003). “Mission: Space” was located in Walt Disney World Resort at Epcot theme park, Florida, including the following activities: Space Pavilion, Space Attraction, Space Advanced Training Lab and Space Cargo Bay. It was highly praised by Fiorina, then chief executive at HP, that the cooperation was based on both business expansion and technology development when HP wanted to recover from the business downturn and improve its public image (Takahashi, 2003). Meanwhile, by using HP devices and technologies, “Mission: Space” ride provided Disney consumers with weightless simulations and consumers would feel like travelling in space (Takahashi, 2003).…
The main focus of an aerospace engineer is the design, operation, and analysis of any type of spacecraft. The shuttle has to be able to function, be practical, and be able to support human life while in orbit. This is no small task. Even though it has indeed already been accomplished before, I feel that through the knowledge I will gain both by researching the current spacecrafts, and by my own experimentation, I will help the United States in making more efficient spacecrafts that will benefit these areas of science, and help others to find and create new ideas through mine, expanding the current technology.…
There are many issues that occur within our planet such as the so called upcoming war with North Korea, animal extinction, economy issues, lack of jobs, etc. that needs attention and a well thought out plan so it can be dealt with. The subject area that I will be discussing is based on Science, Health and Environmental Issues. The main topic I will be discussing and debating on the issue whether or not should the United States continue to fund space exploration even though we have our own matters to attend on planet Earth. My research project includes with the supporting point of view, the un-supporting point of view, ending with my personal opinion towards which is more worldwide beneficial.…
ABSTRACT In the half-century since the dawn of the Space Age, it has been the manned space missions that have consistently captured and engaged the general public with their voyages of discovery, adventure and heroism. However, due to the enormous expenses and resources required to carry out such missions, these ventures are typically few and far between, meaning that public engagement and support waxes and wanes. There is, in short, a need for a more cost-effective and continuous manner for engaging the public’s enthusiasm for human space ventures. Enter the “International Astronautical Games,” an outreach concept for highlighting excellence in astronautics and promoting awareness, advancement and international good will with respect to the space sector for a fraction of the cost. Under the Latin motto, “una proficimus” or “together we achieve,” the Games are comparable to a type of “Space-Olympics on Earth”’ Delegates will take part in six categories of competition that embody the spirit of astronautics and space exploration, from athletics to research to sportsmanship. Achievements and advancements in six core categories of space exploration will also be recognized in an awards paradigm similar to the Nobel prize institution. The paper also addresses logistical details associated with the Games, followed by a brief feasibility analysis. By way of conclusion, the paper culminates with a project development chart outlining key goals in each ensuing project phase. FULL TEXT INTRODUCTION Human spaceflight has evolved tremendously over fifty years: astronauts and cosmonauts have graduated from simply reaching space to surviving there for extended periods of time. As a natural extension of these forays into space, entrepreneurs and dreamers alike have set their sights on the untapped…
How can you quantify the benefits and the advantages of being at the vanguard of space research and exploration? and how can you over-emphasize the importance of R&D and activities targeted at the next decade?…