Challenger Space Shuttle Rhetorical Analysis

Authors, people and writers over time have used the available means of persuasion and making sure that they include what the rhetorical situation is. In the four texts about the 1969 Apollo 11 mission that talk about the first humans that landed on the moon, all were effective due to them showing ethos, pathos, logos and soaps which are the rhetorical appeals that one has to use when making an argument in a rhetorical situation.

Space has always been a place of curiosity for human beings. Whether we should worship the Gods that hide right behind the stars or simply dream to explore it one day. As we move into the 21st century, some people still question what actions should be considered when thinking about space travel. The argument separating the two sides, centers around the possibility of an Earth that has become unsustainable for the inhabitants. While both sides contain valid points the rhetorical devices in the numerous sources vary while also containing similarities. Context, Organization, the diction used, as well as the audience is rhetorical devices used within each piece that contains more information regarding the argument that is trying to be made.

Reagan then reassured that the space program would continue to operate and “what happened today does nothing to diminish it”. This message sought to protect the ongoing space programs and was dedicated to the last sub-audience of his speech: the NASA people. He acknowledged their hard work and expressed sympathy for their loss of friends and coworkers.

　　President Ronald Reagan inherited the space policy of his predecessor, Jimmy Carter and was not satisfied with its current objectives and lack of direction (Logsdon, 1995). He put together a transition team to draft a new chapter for NASA which was left in an “untenable position” by Carter’s lack of direction for the agency. The NASA transition team leader, George Low, remarked that NASA can be “the best in American accomplishment and inspiration for all citizens” (Logsdon, 1995). The team provided input to Reagan that would drive space policy during his eight year tenure.

Americans had high expectations of the space programs which intended to provide the United States a great sense of achievement. The significance of the space program lies in essence in which symbolized American glory in science and technology. (Lambright)

Within his address, Reagan expresses his condolences to the families of the crew and reminds everyone that “we’re still pioneers” despite that “we’ve grown used to the idea of space.” Notably, he spoke to

Kennedy played a major role in creating NASA and winning the Space Race. He persuaded Congress to fund space exploration which lead to the United States winning the Space Race and eventually NASA made many life changing discoveries that contributed so much knowledge and wisdom to science. Now we have a much better grasp on the outer space and the unknown. On September 12, 1962 at the Rice Stadium, John F. Kennedy delivered a speech that ignited and generated new-found excitement in the American people. Those who were previously against the funding of space exploration were now touched by Kennedy’s speech and were determined to discover more about outer space. In his speech Kennedy quoted George Mallory, a famous mountaineer. “Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, "Because it is there. "Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there.” Kennedy’s determination and leadership excited and interested the American people. Now there were not as many people against space

Like Severn’s speech Ronald Reagan’s speech: The Challenger Disaster, Reagan has a confident and emotion filled

The launch of the Challenger shuttle was highly popular and publicized event because the National Aeronautics and Space Administration had conducted a nationwide search, searching for a teacher to send on the flight. NASA wanted to show people of America and the world that space traveling can be routine like traveling through an airplane. After a long search, NASA found the teacher, Christa McAuliffe. President Reagan was conducting a search addressed to primary and secondary schools looking for an American to fly aboard the Space Shuttle, which is how Ms. McAuliffe heard NASA’s nationwide search on a car radio one evening. She was not sure if she would be able to be part of such exciting adventure when she procrastinated and submitted in her

“The Wanderer” and “The Seafarer” are both elegies that reflect Christian attitudes in their own respective views. Meaning it seems that they offer two different levels off the messages being sent and how it is perceived. This essay will explain the Attitudes the Christian influence shows in each elegy.

This episode of Firefly begins en media res. Surprisingly I was able to follow the storyline even with the flashbacks. It shows us how each crew member came to be aboard the Serenity by flashing back to the past. The Serenity breaks down in the middle of nowhere leaving Captain Mal and his crew stranded and with little oxygen. Captain Mal orders his crew to leave the Serenity in two separate shuttles and head in two different directions. By doing so he hopes to increase the chances of getting help. Captain mal stays behind with his ship hoping that someone will pick up the signal that Wash the Serenity’s pilot released before boarding one of the shuttles.

President John F. Kennedy addresses Rice University in September of 1962. He could not have picked a better time in history or a better place, to deliver this speech. The audience consisted of students of the school partnering with the Space Program, the most distinguished scientists, and the American Public. Kennedy had the perfect platform to deliver a speech with the objective to commit incredible amounts of money to fund the Space Program. His masterful use of rhetoric and persuasion guided millions of Americans to delight in the Space Adventure.

One of the most known facts about progress is that if any setback stops researchers, then progress stops, and is never made in the end. Reagan understands this, and talks about it in paragraph six when he states “We’ll continue our quest in space. There will be more shuttle flights and more shuttle crews and, yes, more volunteers, more civilians, more teachers in space.” Sacrifices must be made in the pursuit of progress, but if this is for the greater good in the end, then it is worth it. This has been a reoccurring theme throughout history, and the Declaration of Independence also follows a similar theme. As stated in line 4

Space exploration tends to be a subject that is arguable to Americans as we pride ourselves in boasting over every single one of our advancements. We progressed upon our predecessors such as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin: the ones that ventured into an unknown world. Their courage led us to achievements that have led our future to unsurpassable heights. I find myself almost having a vivid image of the moon landing in 1969 even though I would not be born for almost 30 years. As Neil Armstrong plants the flag for the future ahead of him, his quote “One small step for man, One giant leap for mankind” seems to echo in my mind. No doubt that every American knows of this lasting motif of patriotism from this day. Space exploration is not just tales that fantasize the human imagination; we need to recognize the affairs associated with it and then weigh the consequences. The issues that affect us, are the economics of the space program, the deep belief of patriotism, and the unity of the countries that it impacts.

Today 's society takes for granted what many consider to be mankind’s crowning achievement: space exploration. Here in the United States, reports about another space flight are just about as ordinary as any other news article. Compared to the Cold War era when the United States was on the edge of its seat waiting for any news regarding the space race, we have become indifferent about national space-related affairs.