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- Discovery and the Future of the US Space ProgramDiscovery's successful return, combined with statements regarding budgetary cuts for NASA, paint a bleak future for US space travel.
- Christa McAuliffe and the Teacher and Space ProgramThe Teacher in Space Program seemed to be a great idea at the time. It was designed to increase public awareness of the American space program
NASA Discovers Arsenic Can Be Used for LifeAn article about NASA's discovery that bacteria can use arsenic in the place of phosphorous.
Discovery Launch Delayed AgainThe Discovery's launch was delayed last week. Is this a sign of temporary failure, or yet another reason why we should temporarily end the space program?- Barack Obama's Anti-Colonial Space ProgramDinesh D'Souza, the author of the controversial book "The Roots of Obama's Rage," posits an interesting explanation for President Obama's cancellation of the Constellation space exploration program that would have returned astronauts to the Moon.
Rasmussen: 52 Percent of Americans Believe Space Shuttle Program Worth the CostRasmussen has published its latest poll on public support for the space program, and has found some encouraging news and some not-so-encouraging news for space advocates. Some of the results may be skewed by the nature of the questions, however.- Why We Need to Continue the Space ProgramWe all have our own opinions on the Space Program. Some believe that we should focus on fixing problems only on our own planet, and others think that the best way of doing this is to expand our boundaries into outer space.
What Prospect of Returning to the Moon by Commercial Means?Jack Kennedy, not the President returned from the dead but rather a member of the board of directors of the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority., published an oped in the Roanoke Times on the impasse on the NASA authorization bill in the Congress.
Selling the Space Program: A Conversation with 'Don Draper'One of the talking points coming out of the Obama administration is that the one thing wrong about the new space policy that cancelled the Constellation space exploration program was that it wasn't sold properly.
Lori Garver: NASA Loves Heavy Lift, Resigned to Congressional Version of Space ProgramRecently Lori Garver, the Deputy Director of NASA, sat down with the editorial board of the Huntsville Times to discuss the future of the space agency and to offer a post mortem on the attempt by the Obama administration to reinvent the space program.- You Can Be a Virtual Astronaut: NASA's "Fly Your Face in Space" ProgramBecome a part of history when the final 2 space shuttle flights are launched: sign up for NASA's "Fly Your Face in Space" program. When you sign up, your picture will fly into outer space with the crew of one of the last 2 space shuttle missions.
Space Program History: 5 Events Everyone Should KnowFrom the launch of Sputnik to the Hubble Telescope, from the first man on the moon to discovering new galaxies, from a dog in orbit to the Challenger disaster, the space program is filled with interesting historical events.- What President Obama Envisions for the Future of the American Space ProgramPresident Obama has spelled out a new space program for the United States. A look at that new vision and what it means for the future.
What Makes a Space Program Sustainable?We are once again at the start of a new cycle in the US space program. Sustained human space activities will only be achieved if we evolve ourselves just as our technologies. Here's why we should take the long-road: because in Space shortcuts go nowhere.
Obama's Budget Means Bad News for Space ProgramNo good news for NASA and our space program.
Obama Proposes Half a Space ProgramAs part of the FY2011 budget proposal, the Obama administration revealed a blueprint for NASA and the United States space program. There is a lot of lofty language in the OMB fact sheet about a "bold new approach" to space exploration.- 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.
- John McCain's Space ProgramWhat would space policy be like under a John McCain Presidency? Some hint of what the course of the United States space program would be was given recently when Senator McCain came out very strongly for the Vision for Space Exploration.
- Teachers in Space Program Choose Two Teachers to Travel SpaceThe Teachers in Space Program, a nonprofit organization, will hold a competition to select two teachers who will be the first astronauts to fly in space and share their experiences to students.
Toward the Third Space AgeThe next US President will enter office in January, 2009 with a space program that is in transition. He or she will have the opportunity to shape what could be the Third Age of Space.- The Discovery Shuttle Mission and the Future of the American Space ProgramA look at the NASA program and what should be down about space exploration in America.
Book Review - Right Stuff, Wrong Sex: America's First Women in Space ProgramThere was more than one space race taking place in the 1960s. Not only was the United States racing the Soviet Union, but women were racing men into space.
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.
- Did Paul Krugman Propose Expanding the Space Program to Fight an Alien Invasion?In a conversation on CNN about the alleged virtues of Keynsian economics, Nobel Prize winning economist and New York Times columnist suggested that an invasion of space aliens might get the United States out of the economic doldrums.
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- Chains of GravityThis is the tale of a man's journey into space, albeit after he dies.
- Closet Spacesomething about feeling alone, and finding that you're not.
- Ugly FacePoem I wrote
- Empty SpaceThe struggle with my failings and enemy.
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.- The Night the Aliens Came for MeA short story about a young boy plagued by supernatural events in the early 60s.
The Continued Decline of Texas PoliticsStruggling to advance to the 21st century, some Texas authorities are bent on dwelling in the fossil ages where voodoo and ignorance were often at odds with the light of science and rationale thought.
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?- 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.
Space Collecting Has Broad AppealCollecting items connected to the Space Program can be rewarding because of the sheer numbers of people interested in the history. There are a large number of available artifacts to be had.- Ghillie Suit Pleasures in the SummerYes! It's summer. It's hot and promises to get hotter. Imagine yourself sitting in the woods without a breath of air moving.
