My parents tell a lot of funny stories about me growing up. Most of them end with either food all over my face or me falling on my face. Sometimes both. They also talk about what would happen when they showed me the stars. My head would flop backward like the Raggedy Ann doll I always dragged around, my eyes and mouth so wide that I looked like a bowling ball, and I’d stare up to the heavens totally mesmerized. I loved to point out what I called the ‘crescent roll’ moon and count all the little dots until I lost track and started over. Maybe it’s because I grew up with Jiminy Cricket singing to wish upon a star, or maybe it’s just because there’s something serene and beautiful about the night sky, but I’ve always thought of outer space as a special place where discoveries can be made and exploration can happen. Now that I’m older and more interested in the science side to the sky, outer space seems even more amazing It’s baffling that I can lay on my back, look up, and each tiny glowing dot I see is several million times larger than my own planet. It’s even crazier that the human race has ways to explore it. We’re tiny. The universe is older and bigger than we will ever be able to fully comprehend, and yet, we literally launch ourselves into that great expanse to see what we can find. Sometimes, however, it’s not quite so easy to look up. Constant political debate and economic strain here on earth demand plenty of attention of their own, and put into question why we bother
There has been a large debate over whether or not the future of space exploration should include sending humans on mission with the support of robotic missions, or if the future of space exploration should comprise exclusively of robotic missions. There are a few reasons in which exploring space with only robotic missions might be easier and more cost friendly, but the advantages of sending humans on the missions with the support of robotic missions far outweighs those which only include robots. Humans are driven to explore the vast amount of unknown space, discover new worlds, and to push the boundaries of human knowledge. With human exploration we will expand technology, curiosity, and have a deeper understanding of the surrounding
There are a few examples of female who have succeed in this industry. According to her to be considered as an astronaut, every candidate need to spend a year in training and should competent both in classroom subjects and in the field before moving to advanced training. The candidates need must not only be familiar with his/her task, he/she must know how everythingon the shuttle works. This is to avoid abd things from happening if one crew becomes ill. Facts on staying in space is also provided in this book. Crucial part in this book for this research is how the book depict the idea of to get into astronauts program. What is required either physically or mentally is recorded in the book. Then, the book walk through to the training program. The facts and knowledge is been relate to real experience by the astronauts. Pilot’s qualification are stated in the book. This will come handy to the research. The book finally wrapped by achievements of all the female astronauts mentioned
The craving of knowledge is something that has shaped the human race to what it is today. As humans, it's a necessity to have something to kindle a person’s flame of curiosity. Since the beginning of time, the world has always gazed up into the sky on a starry night and asked “what there is out there; what made this stunning view?”, “How immense is this vast expansion of space?”. These inquiries could be answered now that humans are capable of space exploration with the mechanization NASA and other space agencies have now, and will possibly take advantage of in upcoming years. The use of the stars has been very beneficial to humans, whether it’s navigation, religion, or something to spark the imaginations of many. The technology that astronauts
Humans have dreamed of leaving the earth and traveling space for many years, and up to this day they have taken many steps in the right direction. Yet, with every new frontier they approach, new problems loom over the horizon. Some of these problems arise right here on Earth. Some of the issues have been resolved, such as escaping the forces of gravity to reach outer space. Most of the problems are far more arduous and the solutions need more time to be worked out properly. In “The Coming Schism” by James E. and Alcestis R. Oberg, they posit that humans can colonize space. Humans need to buckle up and build the technology which will help to solve problems that would arise to
The first time I went star gazing I was five. My dad had driven me twenty minutes to the west of our house which landed us a couple of miles into the Everglades. Away from all the metropolitan lights of my town and others near by, I was able to see hundred of stars. I was mesmerized by their brightness and the twinkiling effect they had. A couple of days later my dad came home with the book the “Magic Treehouse reaserch guide: Space”. It was a sequel to the “Magic Treehouse #8: Midnight on the moon”, which I had read so many times it was starting to tear at the spine. From an early age I had become obssessed with the question, what lies beyond our world?
Wait for a clear night, go out to the street, relax, take a deep breath, and finally look up to the sky. Marvel at the stars, while the immense vastness of the unknown cosmos crushes your soul. Now ask yourself:
”On 29 July 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which became operational on 1 October of that year. Over the next 50 years, NASA achieved a set of spectacular feats, ranging from advancing the well-established field of aeronautics to pioneering the new fields of Earth and space science and human spaceflight. In the midst of the geopolitical context of the Cold War, 12 Americans walked on the Moon, arriving in peace "for all mankind." Humans saw their home planet from a new perspective, with unforgettable Apollo images of Earthrise and the "Blue Marble," as well as the "pale blue dot" from the edge of the solar system. A flotilla of spacecraft has studied Earth, while other spacecraft have probed the depths of the solar system and the universe beyond. In the 1980s,
Planet Earth is not going to last forever. Sooner or later the human race will have to look for somewhere else to call home. Of course, this will not be the case for an extreme amount of time; nevertheless, scientists have already started to examine various options for possible space colonization. Sending a colony into space is no small task, so there are loads of problems and obstacles that humanity will need to hurdle to do this successfully. In order for humanity to permanently create settlements outside of Earth’s atmosphere, there needs to be advancements in many different areas of science and technology.
As a kid, I would look up to the stars and wonder with excitement what the mysterious of space held. My imagination would wander to the epic tales of Star Wars and Star Trek pondering if such stories could be true. Years later, I know that those stories are only fiction but my lust for space has not died. In fact, my amazement of what space has to hold has continued to grow. Now when I look up at the stars, I wonder about the possibilities of life, strange worlds, and all of the other potential space has to hold. Naturally, like most humans, I am drawn to the adventure and knowledge of space, and this class gets me a step closer to my adventure.
“Space. The final frontier.” These four words have played over in my head since I was young. Waking up during what felt like the middle of the night and making my way down the dark stairs that were almost still too big for my stubby, little legs. Nothing in particular woke me up that night that I can remember. The faint pitter patter of the rain against my window, or the rustling of a cat making themselves comfortable at the foot of my bed. Nevertheless, my restless imaginative self was now wide awake.
The US space agency NASA is planning to launch its Space Launch System (SLS) (http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/sls1.html) into orbit to try out a series of about 12 science experiments above a low orbit around the Earth that will include sending nano-satellites up into space.
Space - that 's all there is that ever was and ever will be. One contemplation of the cosmos shakes: shiver runs down the back, catches the throat, and there is a feeling weak, like a vague memory, if you fall from a height. We recognize that touch the greatest of mysteries. But the development of something unknown at the time held a sufficient amount of time. And this long journey that opens the way for us to perfect contemplation of the cosmos and its component parts, is really considered one of the truly worthy feats of mankind.
Space probes are our doorway to the rest of our solar system, allowing us to find new information about our universe. Space probes travel to other planets, moons, comets, and any other body in space. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are also traveling outside of our solar system in order to further explore. As the space probes travel, and once they reach their destination, they constantly measure the environment around them with extremely interesting scientific instruments. Many space probes have been launched by NASA, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and each one has different equipment based on what is intended to be studied. Five extremely interesting space probes with fascinating scientific instruments are Voyager 1,
Throughout human history, man has looked into the stars with the inexorable desire to explore and seek understanding. In the modern era, this kind of exploration is possible, and only became realistically attainable recently. However, humanity with its rightfully diverse opinions has set blockades in its way to prevent this future of spacefaring. In fiction, science fiction, and even non-fiction TV shows, books, movies, et cetera, space exploration is not a matter of debate, but instead a matter of fact. Space exploration is prohibited by budget cuts and a great deal of misinformation and half-truths, both of which are completely unreasonable. Space exploration will bring with it leaps in technology and research, improved international cooperation, financial opportunities, and countless experience that can be added to humankind’s résumé. Because of its boundless, momentous benefits, space exploration efforts should be exceptionally increased.
A couple weeks ago, in science class, we started talking about Earth and space systems. Ms. Stephenson told us to make a chart about what we knew about Earth and the space systems. Next, I drew out the chart and tried to think of what I knew about the topic. I couldn’t think of anything!