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- Space Pioneers Announce Stratolaunch Systems to Revolutionize Space FlightPaul Allen, an entrepreneur who was once a partner at Microsoft with Bill Gates, has announced what is in effect the next step in commercial space travel. He was joined by his old partner Burt Rutan as well as Elon Musk’s SpaceX in a new joint venture.
Why Spaceflight is Not ShoesIn an essay entitled “The Fable of the Shoes,” space blogger Rand Simberg attempts to make an argument for commercial space exploration as opposed to the traditional government kind as practiced by NASA for the past fifty years.
Space FlightTraveling through space is quite common for Christine Joyce. Her adventures are many and just keep coming.
Four Vacations of a Lifetime: Space Flight, World Tour, Ice Hotel and Private IslandsThese are four of the best vacations in the solar system. If you have a pile of money and want to do something awesome, look no further for ideas.
The Future of U. S. Manned Space FlightWhat will happen after the last space shuttle flies this year? When will the next American human space craft fly? The short answers are, not much and not soon.
Best Space MoviesGood space movies, in my opinion, are not just social event movies that happen to have a sequence or two of space flight. Space flight should be an integral part of the plot. Below are some of my favorites.
Best Space Flight Web SitesFor the budding researcher, here is a short list of authoritative web sites where you can find information for school reports, news, articles, and background information of space flight.
Richard Shelby Unhappy with Obama's Space PlanSenator Richard Shelby is not happy with the proposed change in direction in the nation's space program as proposed by President Barack Obama. This will be a serious problem as Senator Shelby is an appropriator and a powerful one at that.
Things to Do Before Space Flight: An Astronaut's ChecklistBefore humans get to battle aliens in faraway star systems and boldly go where no one has gone before, there are three things we have to get out of the way first.- Children's Books About Space and Space FlightBecause space sparks a natural curiosity in kids, the topic is ideal for a teacher to use to teach students about science and a number of other subject areas. Included are descriptions of some books for elementary-aged children.
- What is the Future of Manned Space Flight?Manned space flights caught national attention back in the 60s when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, but what will the future hold?
- Narowing the Space Flight GapSometime in the fall of 2010 the space shuttle will launch on its last mission. In the early Spring of 2015, barring unforeseen delays, the Orion space craft will become operational, available to take crews and supplies to the International Space Station.
Space Travel in the Private SectorThe monopoly of an enterprise by a government agency is incongruous with the nature of America's economy, which in almost all other areas is highly supportive of private franchise. In recent years, public interest has been sparked in the idea of private enterprise in space.
The Future of Space Flight; Manned Versus MachinedWith the recent failure of Columbia in 2003, and, of course, Challenger in 1986, many doubts are growing in the hearts of mankind over the safety, reliability, and sensibility of manned space missions.- Virgin Galactic Preparing for First Commercial Space FlightVirgin Galactic, the first commercial space venture aiming to take civilians up into space is on track to launch sometime before Christmas this year.
Ideas to Divide a Narrow Room into Living and Dining SpaceThis article will provide you with ideas to divide a narrow room into separated living and dining space.- Spaces Lacking an Identity in the HomeIt may be hard to fathom the idea of anyone having wasted space but many homes that are being built today have excess space in the building plans.
- Changing Nature of Space and Its Impact on SocietyGlobalization and liberalization have had significant impact on the appearance of Social and personal space in the societies around the world.
- Ideas for Using Wasted Space Under Your StairsIf your home has a set of stairs, it probably also has wasted space under those stairs. Here are some ideas for making the most of the space under your stairs.
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- Closet Spacesomething about feeling alone, and finding that you're not.
- Ugly FacePoem I wrote
- Private Research Experiments a New Market for Commercial SpaceWhile discussions of the nascent commercial space flight industry focus on heavily government subsidized projects of companies like SpaceX and Boeing, a quiet commercial space revolution is occurring without recourse to billions in government money.
Six Great Space StoriesThe following are six space related stories that came to mind as my recent favorites. I think you will find an interesting story, and will hopefully learn something. The Hubble, Lunar X Prize, UFO files, and more are inside.- Empty SpaceThe struggle with my failings and enemy.
SpaceX Launches Dragon Space Craft Aloft Falcon 9SpaceX has launched its Dragon space craft into low Earth orbit, taking another giant leap toward the day of regular, commercial flights into space. The Dragon is due to splash down in the Pacific about three hours after launch.
Space Bag: Product PreviewWe all need more space. It seems with this new product, Space Bag, that's indeed what we've got.
Children of Orion - Chapter 2"Children of Orion" is a novel in progress. I am uploading sample chapters for public comment/enjoyment. The story set in an alternate history; in 1961 an asteroid is detected on collision course with the Earth, scheduled to occur in 2001.
How to Identify Wasted Space in Your HomeYour home feels crowded and you have run out of space. Or have you? It's probable that you've got tons of wasted space. The question is: how do you identify it?
Top Ten Planned Uses of White SpaceThe FCC, which controls the nation's radio waves, has decided to open up "white space" for the transmission of Super Wi-Fi signals and other applications.- 4 Insider Tips to Successful Space Available TravelSpace A (Available) flights allow military personnel, their dependents, retirees and their dependents to travel virtually free of charge within the contiguous United States, as well as abroad.
- Create More Space with Stud-Space CabinetsYou can easily create extra space in your home by installing stud-space cabinets, here's how.
How to Make the Most of Your Hallway SpaceMost individuals superintend the prospective that their hallway area gives them. Perchance you see your hallways as too thin to be valuable.- Negative SpaceNegative space is the area around things - the area around the eye, the area around an orange in a still life, the area between a tree and a rock. It is the space that has no name to define it.
3 Main Types of BookcasesThere are Three Main Types bookcase styles that might fit your space. Each type comes in a number of sizes, shapes and finishes.
Five Tips for Maximizing Suitcase Space While TravelingMaximizing suitcase space is a way of immediately improving any trip - the fewer, lighter suitcases, the better. In this article, I share five tips for maximizing the space in a suitcase.
India Takes Off with Space Program's Manned MissionThe proposed ISRO 2016 manned mission will be a first for the country and space agency, potentially making it the fourth in history to manage a nation independent launch of humans into space.
Space Walking for the SoulThis short story teaches you how to space-walk, turning the space around objects into bliss and harmony in your life right now. Try it, and create instant peace within.- To Colonize SpaceUsarian Skiff ponders the question: What would it take to become a space-faring people?
- The Space in My HeartThere's a space in my heart, a space for rent.





