The space race was apart of the Cold War because some believed military installations would be developed in outer space; ultimately‚ impacting the result of the Cold War. Most importantly‚ many developments are direct results of space technologies. For example‚ LEDs‚ infrared ear thermometers‚ anti-icing systems‚ highway safety‚ video enchantments‚ firefighter gear‚ and much more (Jones‚ 2011). The moon landing itself did not provide resources‚ but the technology from the moon benefited the nation
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The biggest rivalry between the two superpowers was the advancement in space technology. In 1952‚ the International Geophysical Year (IGY) was established in which scientists stated that in the time between July 1‚ 1957 and December 31‚ 1958‚ solar activity would be at a high point. The IGY made it so that both the US and the USSR became determined to be the first to reach space‚ and so the space race was born. During the space race‚ the USSR made many launches that were very advanced and superior
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Space Exploration What is it and why is it important? Space exploration is scientific studies using scientific equipment in space and anything about it. There are different reasons why space exploration is important. We could discover new resources from other planets or the moon‚ other planets can be could be used when something happens to the earth and we need another place to stay on. Occupation Space exploration is a well-paid job because it could be very dangerous. You also
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English 099 December 6‚ 2012 Space Exploration! Humans have dreamed of leaving the earth and traveling space for many years‚ and up to this day they have taken many steps in the right direction. Yet‚ with every new frontier they approach‚ new problems loom over the horizon. Some of these problems arise right here on Earth. Some of the issues have been resolved‚ such as escaping the forces of gravity to reach outer space. Most of the problems are far more arduous and the solutions need
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Most of us have a sense of and curiosity about the places and spaces around us. Think‚ for example‚ of the place you call home. You are probably familiar enough with its streets and buildings and landscapes and with the people who inhabit these spaces‚ to make connections among them-you know how to “read” the place. There are many other places‚ however‚ where this is not the case. Most of you have had the experience of going somewhere new‚ where it is difficult to find your way around. You might
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Lori Mares 03/07/13 Exploration in Space Space exploration has been around for a long time ever since the first rocket went into space. That was the work of the Germans after world war II. The competition to be the first in space began in 1945 and would last 30 years. The Space Race pitted the United States and Soviet Union against each other in a contest that extended from the Earth to the surface of the moon and beyond. Humans have dreamt of exploring space for a very long time. Centuries ago
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Debra Stadelman Mr. Willard Science and tech. 4th quarter project SPACE EXPLORATION Space exploration has been very important in human life. The first object in space was Sputnik 1 and it was launched by the U.S.S.R.in 1957. When sputnik was first launched it seemed as if it were to start a new war against the United States. But as the studied it more they realized that it was just a satellite circling the globe. That it meant us no harm. In 1958‚ launched by
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World War II. One way they tried to become the world superpower was through the Space Race. The Space Race caused ICBMs‚ the Race to the Moon‚ and Reconnaissance Satellites. The Space Race started October 4‚ 1957‚ when the Soviet space satellite “Sputnik” was launched. This led to a massive panic by the American population and government. America was scared that Sputnik was capable of launching nuclear weapons from space‚ feeling that the USA would be rendered almost defenseless from those types of
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The 1960 ’s brought new advancements for all of Earth. Machines and men were sent into space‚ and this sparked a new government agency‚ called NASA. Space was a new frontier‚ and virtually everyone was interested in exploring it. Over the years‚ the interest in space exploration has weakened‚ and NASA was almost terminated from existence‚ although there have been many advancements in it over that time. Space exploration should continue because it could help solve many problems on Earth‚ such as
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mid 1970s‚ the US and the Soviet Union‚ the two Cold War rivals‚ engaged in a Space Race‚ a fierce competition for supremacy in spaceflight capability. The Soviet Union achieved an early lead in the Space Race by launching the first artificial satellite into the space with Sputnik 1. The United States quickly followed suit three months later with the launch of Explorer 1. Unsatisfied with being the second to reach space‚ President John F. Kennedy set his sights for a much higher goal: the Moon. In
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