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16 Cards in this Set
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Rocket |
A device that moves by pushing hot games out its end |
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3rd law of motion |
Action and reaction |
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Goddard |
The father of modern rocketry |
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V-2 rocket |
Was designed by Werner Von Braun |
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Satellite |
An object that orbits a nother rocket (usually bigger) |
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Leo |
Low earth orbit ( iss) |
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Meo |
Midd earth orbit ( GPS) |
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Geo |
High earth orbit (NOAA) |
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Polar orbits |
Travel in one path over the north and south poles |
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Sun synchronous |
Satellite passes over a given point on the earth at the same time of day or given season |
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Probes |
On piloted, unmanned device sent to explore space and gather scientific information |
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Sputnik 1 and 2 |
First satellite mission |
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Project Gemini |
Fits two people in the capsule |
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Space Station |
A habitable structure in the Earth's orbit from which astronomical observations and scientific research may be conducted |
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ISS |
International Space Station |
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NOAA |
National oceanic and atmospheric administration |
