Space Shuttle

Yes, I believe the Challenger disaster was a result of groupthink. There were many things presented in the brief reading above that leads me to think this. One sign of groupthink is that members are pressured to go along with the go along with the group. A prime example of this is that Morton Thiokol management advised against the launch, but reversed their decision at the behest of their engineers. Another sing of groupthink is that the members are very concerned with reinforcing the…

the ground. After being certified, the components will be assembled and retested until the final product is created. The second testing phase is the near earth phase. The delivery and reentry vehicle, which will be pre-staged at the International Space Station during the mission to Mars, will be tested for reentry capabilities. Heat shields and parachutes will undergo strenuous testing during this phase. The third phase is an extended low Earth orbit test to make sure life support systems are…

Physicists are stereotyped as dull, arrogant, and reserved as they are incredibly intelligent people, who understand things the average human mind could never entirely comprehend. However, Richard Feynman, one of the top physicists of his time, defies those stereotypes by remaining humble and relating to his audience with his genuine passion for science. This enigmatic man skillfully spoke of complex subjects in a concise and simple manner so that his knowledge and love of science was shared…

NASA (National Astronautics and Space Administration) isn’t just about exploring space anymore. Now, their technology helps advance our quality of life here on Earth, not just in space. Their knowledge and success is key to help us to continue to strive. However, their studies could be in danger with a lower budget. NASA needs a higher budget in order to continue advancing our quality of life. NASA has what are called spinoffs. A spinoff is a commercialized product that display NASA’s…

The Challenger was the first space craft in America that fatally exploded, and it was one of the most tragic days for many in America. The takeoff of the Challenger was viewed by many, including schoolchildren, who tuned in to watch. Many people were watching the Challenger take off into space, but as it was launched, on January 28, 1986, the Challenger broke apart only seventy-three seconds into its flight. This lead to the deaths of its seven crew members, which were five NASA astronauts and…

patterns of astronauts on both short-duration and long-duration spaceflight missions”.25 The authors conducted an observational study that examined the ISS and space shuttle missions. To assess sleep, the authors utilized actigraphy and sleep logs, which collected data three months before the space launch, eleven days pre-launch, during the space or the ISS missions, and for seven nights post mission/flight. Also, participants recorded their drug use into daily medication and sleep logs, which…

comparable to the Earth in atmosphere, and size. NASA scientist are currently working on perfecting the launch vehicle that will be the first step in getting humans out of the atmosphere. The rocket that NASA plans to accomplish this feat with is the Space Launch System (SLS). The SLS will be NASA’s most powerful rocket to date…

A space probe is an unmanned spacecraft designed to explore space and gather scientific information. A probe can be operated far away from earth and it may orbit or land on a planet. Most probes transmit data from space by radio. There are many probes out there because all are designed to study different environments. Unmanned probes are much better because they are not very expensive like manned spacecraft. Manned spaceflight is very expensive and dangerous. Humans require oxygen, food supplies…

Jemison Mae Jemison was a physician, a teacher, and founder and president of two technology companies. She was born on October 17th in the year 1956. Mae Jemison contributed to space exploration by being the first African American woman into space, her technical assignments launch support activities at the Kennedy space center in Florida, and she was a mission specialist. Currently she is an advocate for science. Jemison did well in high school, and attended Stanford University on…

Mae Jemison is not only the first African American woman to go into space but a very intelligent and strong woman who has left a mark on the America. Mae Carol Jemison was born on October 17, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama. Her father, Charlie Jemison, worked as a roofer and a carpenter. Her mother, Dorothy Jemison worked as an elementary school teacher. When Jemison was three years old, her family moved to Chicago, Illinois. Better educational opportunities in Chicago prompted their move. They…