Vision for Space Exploration

qualitative and quantitative, historical data and compare to colleagues in other countries where research is also being completed. An example of this that students could complete is: Analyzing data through pictures (qualitative analysis) Through using space and ground satellites from all over the world, analyzing them using data, and pictures, the researcher can determine…

Space exploration has been apart of United States history since the early 1960’s, and has over time created multiple technological innovations that have impacted society beneficially. These extraordinary innovations include advancements such as virtual reality allowing students to explore the surface of Mars, or our solar system in it’s entirety, and medical advancements that will allow the human life to live longer than ever before. The list of beneficial achievements continues to grow everyday…

October 4th, 1957 the Soviet satellite Sputnik launched the age of space exploration. The Soviet Union was racing against the United States to seek advancements in their technology and be able to claim the victory title. The accomplishments attained by all participants marked the first steps in exploration, advancement in human scientific achievement, and a growth in the understanding of the universe. With each space exploration mission completed we make significant innovations and technological…

Is it safe to expand space exploration? In the US today there is debate about whether or not space exploration should be continued and further more into space. Though some people believe increasing it is not wise because it 's dangerous, the United States should increase space exploration because we can learn more, make better technology and gain a lot of money. Some people believe that manned missions of space explorations are far too dangerous and it’s too expensive. “Space contains the…

Cold War was well underway, and up until this point, the Soviet Union had greatly surpassed the United States in the space race. America’s space program, called the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), was waning in comparison to the space program in the USSR. The successes of the artificial satellite Sputnik 1 in 1957 and the launching of Yuri Gagarin into space in 1967 had greatly embarrassed the United States. This embarrassment prompted President Kennedy to become a man on a…

of the American space program are long past, the role of the National Aeronautic and Space Administration should pivot — from space exploration to space regulation. In particular, private companies — not NASA — should undertake the exploration of space and NASA should oversee these ventures, much as another federal agency, the FAA, oversees private aviation. Private space companies would go through rigorous tests and monitoring period and at a certain point be 'cleared ' for space travel with…

On January 28th, 1986, the world experienced one of its most horrific tragedies. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was prepared to launch a shuttle mission. The shuttle that NASA was sending to space was named the Challenger. The Challenger included seven crew members, including Christa McAuliffe, who would have been the first teacher in space. The teacher in space program was something that intrigued people in the United States and created a plethora of attention for the…

more NASA budget cuts and a rise in private contractors looking to space. The budget cuts may even be costing the US more than its saving them. A writer from the washington post says “Since the shuttle 's retirement, the United States has been forced to rely on Russia to take its astronauts to the station, an expensive and troubling arrangement that now costs $76 million per seat” (Davenport). There are multiple astronauts on the space station with multiple launches a year, the price of using…

and Space Association) missions taking place or being researched. For those who may not know exactly what NASA is, it is a government agency that was started by Congress in 1958. NASA’s main purpose is to explore space and aeronautics, or research about flight. There are four Exploration Missions taking place. One being DLRE (Diviner Lunar Radiometer Experiment), MER (Mars Exploration Rover- Opportunity), Mars Odyssey, and MRO (Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter). There are two International Space…

of India’s most distinguished scientist, 11th President of India and the recipient of the most prestigious Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan-the country’s three highest civilian honours. Due to his great contribution in the field of space research and missile development, he came to be known as the Missile Man of India. In spite of being such an eminent personality, he remained humane and humble throughout his life. Though he came from a poor family, he was a very hard working and…