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    The Tunguska event was the largest impact of an asteroid witnessed. The event took place in 1908 when unexpectedly an asteroid struck Podkamennaya Tunguska River in a forest in Sibria, Russia. It is documented that the asteroid was so powerful that people forty miles away from the collision were thrown to the ground. This is a prime example of the dangers of asteroids hitting earth, and how many people whether far or close could be affected by the powerful strike. (Imam CNN, and Asteroids…

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    Without the newly developed methods and designs to reach space with the Saturn payload, the Apollo program won't be a success. In order to lift the massive payload required to reach the moon, the Saturn V rocket required millions pound of thrust. The First stage comprised of five-engine cluster for the 7.5 million pounds of thrust using liquid oxygen and kerosene fuel. The Second stage had five J-2 engines and the third with one J-2 engine all using hydrogen-oxygen fuel. Without the development…

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    Persuasive Essay On Ufos

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    agency is trying to keep us safe from hysteria, that is one thing. However, there might be a darker side to their efforts. ALIEN SUMMONER BRINGS DOWN UFO AND NASA PROVEN WRONG According to thirdphaseofmoon, their summoner was able to bring down a spacecraft for the public to see. Hundreds witnessed the amazing event with one kid even shouting “Illuminati confirmed!”. Whether this is an act of the Illuminati is up for debate. However, if anything is true, this proves the space agency is in…

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    Johannes Kepler(12/27/1571 - 11/15/1630) was a German Astronomer, Mathematician, and Astrologer who lived in Weil der Stadt, Württemberg until he was an adult. While Kepler was a child he showed a very evident talent for mathematics. He was given a scholarship to the University of Tübingen to study for the Lutheran ministry. Kepler then became a mathematics teacher at a seminary school in Graz, Austria. But Kepler was soon forced from his position due to a counter reformation and he became the…

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    The commercial spacecraft the Nostromo is on a trip returning to earth after going on a mission to find minerals within its ships you have seven passengers who are in a deep sleep. You have Captain Dallas, his second in command Executive Officer Kane, Warrant Officer Ripley, crew members Ash Science Officer, Navigator Lambert, and Engineers Parker and Brett. They have all been working together for some time in deep space forming relationships and co habituating habits. In Alien we how our main…

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    Hydrogen is an Alkali earth metal in group 1 on the periodic table. Hydrogen has an atomic mass of 1 and an atomic number of 1. Hydrogen has 1 VALENCE electron and 1 neutron. It has 1 ring, because it’s in period 1. Hydrogens state of matter is gas. Lithium is a Alkali Earth Metal on the Periodic Table. Lithium's state or matter is solid. Lithium has a atomic number of 3 and an atomic mass of 7 when rounded. It has 1 valence electron around its nucleus and 4 neutrons in the nucleus. Lithium has…

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    Since the origin of civilization, humanity has always been perplexed by outer space. We look at the sky and for the first time in our lives, we feel minuscule. In a world where humans are at the top of the hierarchy, space seems to swallow us entirely. Space exploration’s origin can be traced back to curiosity. Exploring space not only answers numerous questions we all share about the universe, it also grants us a deeper look into the world we inhabit. Try imagining a new color. Impossible,…

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    path of research that researchers are exploring is the use of lasers to transmit energy over long distances, more efficient solar cells, and solar arrays on other celestial bodies such as the Moon or Mars.“To date, the farthest any solar-powered spacecraft has ventured from the Sun is 2.35 AU -- a record set last October by NASA's Stardust probe,”the use of that quote is to express that scientists haven’t been able to test how far solar panels really work, they do have predictions…

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    Satellites, everyone depend on them more than you think. Many of the things on phones need satellites, they give you TV, and give weather forecasts. But they also do more than everyday things, they protect everyone from forest fires, oil spills, and air pollution by monitoring land and helping to distribute needed measures. And now these necessities of our lives are being threatened by the want to militarize space. This so called “evolutionary stage” must be stopped as it will start a new arms…

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    Apollo 11

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    and on his journey he did not orbit the earth but rather fly 116 miles high and return to Earth. His spaceflight was short lived timing at approximately 15 minutes however it was still a victory to be able to enter space and return safely in the spacecraft something the Soviets did not achieve on their first space…

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