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DebG
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NASA admits
Foam fell off this lastest launch and all future missions have been cancelled indefinitely 
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MrsERod
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Re: NASA admits
they REALLY need to get their S*** together!!! 
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| Posted 7/27/05 11:06 PM |
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DebG
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Re: NASA admits
I hope soo too! Otehrwise Nasa is gonna get closed.
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june262004
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Re: NASA admits
Imagine thouse people in there. 
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MrsERod
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Re: NASA admits
will they be able to come back home safely?????  
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| Posted 7/27/05 11:15 PM |
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DebG
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Re: NASA admits
NASA thinks so. Apprently the foam didn't hit anything.
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| Posted 7/27/05 11:16 PM |
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june262004
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Re: NASA admits
Mike keeps saying something about the Virgin Atlantic Guy. And how Nasa is gonna be out.
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| Posted 7/27/05 11:17 PM |
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DebG
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Re: NASA admits
NOOOO nasa can't be out
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| Posted 7/27/05 11:18 PM |
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MrsERod
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Re: NASA admits
i don't think NASA will ever close.
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| Posted 7/27/05 11:18 PM |
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DebG
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Re: NASA admits
better not.
For one thing, its way too important to the local economy. Never mind the effect it has on science, the nation and the world.
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| Posted 7/27/05 11:21 PM |
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mrjune262004
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Re: NASA admits
Posted by DebG
better not.
For one thing, its way too important to the local economy. Never mind the effect it has on science, the nation and the world.
the thing i dont understand is nasa has been around for how long 40-50yrs? have they made it possible for any civilian to goto space? no
As the technology improved in the shuttle? nope, must of the stuff in the shuttle is from the 60-70's.
Also look how long it takes nasa to launch shuttles, after they come back they have to wait months, sometimes years before the same shuttle is used again.
Meanwhile we have private companies that have built their own spaceship and have had 2 successful missions in a week. this is the future of space travelmade available to anyone that wants to go.
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GenLCSW
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Re: NASA admits
I just dont understand why NASA cant get there act together 
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DebG
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Re: NASA admits
Posted by mrjune262004
Posted by DebG
better not.
For one thing, its way too important to the local economy. Never mind the effect it has on science, the nation and the world.
the thing i dont understand is nasa has been around for how long 40-50yrs? have they made it possible for any civilian to goto space? no
As the technology improved in the shuttle? nope, must of the stuff in the shuttle is from the 60-70's.
Also look how long it takes nasa to launch shuttles, after they come back they have to wait months, sometimes years before the same shuttle is used again.
Meanwhile we have private companies that have built their own spaceship and have had 2 successful missions in a week. this is the future of space travelmade available to anyone that wants to go.
I don't think Nasa's mission was to EVER have space travel available for civilians. Private companies sending vehicles into space can be a bit quicker about it because the travel would be privatly funded...NASA has to go through a LOT of red tape from the gov't.
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Sassyz75
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Re: NASA admits
Posted by DebG
I hope soo too! Otehrwise Nasa is gonna get closed.
Nasa does so much more than just the space program- I don't think they will ever get closed.... In addition to research in aeronautics, they also develop new products and materials for space and air travel....
www.NASAexplores.com
NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
When you think about NASA, what do
you think of? Do images of astronauts,
rockets, and other planets pop into your
head? Those are all important parts of the
work that NASA does. But, did you know
that's only a part of NASA's mission.
Many of the agency's efforts deal with
making life right here on Earth better.
And, an important piece of that is the work
done by the Aeronautics Research Mission
Directorate (ARMD).
In a way, NASA's ARMD is older than NASA itself.
When NASA was created in 1958, it included the
work and resources of an older government agency.
This agency was the National Advisory Committee
for Aeronautics, or NACA for short. The NACA was
chartered in 1915. This was just 12 years after the Wright Brothers' first flight. The
NACA was involved in almost all areas of early flight. It carried out cutting-edge
research in aeronautics, and worked to make flight safer. When NASA was formed that
work carried over into the new agency. In fact, you can see this when you look at
NASA’s full name. NASA stands for the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration. Aeronautics is the first "A" in NASA.
So, what does NASA do in the field of
aeronautics? They do just about everything.
NASA performs advanced high-tech aircraft
research. The NACA and NASA have been
involved in the design or operation of many
different test aircraft. Many of these planes have
pushed aeronautics technology forward. One of
these planes was the X-1. It was the first piloted
airplane to reach the speed of sound. One of the
newest is the X-43A. This plane uses a new type
of engine, called the scramjet. The X-43A has set a new speed record for an air-breathing
aircraft. An early one, the X-15, was an airplane that could actually fly into the lower
reaches of space. The X-29 broke new ground for computer-aided flight. These are just
a few of the research planes NASA has been involved in.
NASA is also working to make robotic airplanes more useful. These planes can fly
without a pilot onboard. These types of aircraft are great for many reasons. They can fly
in dangerous situations, such as through storms or over volcanoes. This keeps a pilot out
of risky situations. These planes can fly for longer periods of time than a person can.
They can also be used to take pictures in combat areas without putting a crew in danger.
www.NASAexplores.com
Another goal of the ARMD is to improve modern air travel. The agency does this in
many ways. It conducts research to find new ways to make airline flight safer. It looks at
ways to optimize the design and use of airports and air traffic control. This will lead to
quicker air travel. It also works to cut down on the noise pollution that air travel can
cause in areas around airports.
In addition to finding ways to improve
aeronautics and air travel today, NASA is
also looking to the future. The ARMD is
already working on new ideas that could
revolutionize the future of flight. For
example, they are helping to plan a future
in which air travel is even more common
than it is today. Instead of driving to large
airports in large cities to ride on large
airplanes, in the future, people might visit
their neighborhood airport to ride in a
small, family-sized airplane. This flight
may take them a relatively short distance away to visit relatives. Researchers are also
looking into ways of creating the equivalent of "the flying car." This would be a
personal aircraft that wouldn't even need to use an airport at all.
It has been just over a century since the Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane
flight. In that time, aeronautics has come a very long way. Even more exciting things are
yet to come. NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is working to make
these things a reality.
Published by NASAexplores: November 4, 2004
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mrjune262004
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Re: NASA admits
Posted by Sassyz75
Posted by DebG
I hope soo too! Otehrwise Nasa is gonna get closed.
Nasa does so much more than just the space program- I don't think they will ever get closed.... In addition to research in aeronautics, they also develop new products and materials for space and air travel....
www.NASAexplores.com
NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
When you think about NASA, what do
you think of? Do images of astronauts,
rockets, and other planets pop into your
head? Those are all important parts of the
work that NASA does. But, did you know
that's only a part of NASA's mission.
Many of the agency's efforts deal with
making life right here on Earth better.
And, an important piece of that is the work
done by the Aeronautics Research Mission
Directorate (ARMD).
In a way, NASA's ARMD is older than NASA itself.
When NASA was created in 1958, it included the
work and resources of an older government agency.
This agency was the National Advisory Committee
for Aeronautics, or NACA for short. The NACA was
chartered in 1915. This was just 12 years after the Wright Brothers' first flight. The
NACA was involved in almost all areas of early flight. It carried out cutting-edge
research in aeronautics, and worked to make flight safer. When NASA was formed that
work carried over into the new agency. In fact, you can see this when you look at
NASA’s full name. NASA stands for the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration. Aeronautics is the first "A" in NASA.
So, what does NASA do in the field of
aeronautics? They do just about everything.
NASA performs advanced high-tech aircraft
research. The NACA and NASA have been
involved in the design or operation of many
different test aircraft. Many of these planes have
pushed aeronautics technology forward. One of
these planes was the X-1. It was the first piloted
airplane to reach the speed of sound. One of the
newest is the X-43A. This plane uses a new type
of engine, called the scramjet. The X-43A has set a new speed record for an air-breathing
aircraft. An early one, the X-15, was an airplane that could actually fly into the lower
reaches of space. The X-29 broke new ground for computer-aided flight. These are just
a few of the research planes NASA has been involved in.
NASA is also working to make robotic airplanes more useful. These planes can fly
without a pilot onboard. These types of aircraft are great for many reasons. They can fly
in dangerous situations, such as through storms or over volcanoes. This keeps a pilot out
of risky situations. These planes can fly for longer periods of time than a person can.
They can also be used to take pictures in combat areas without putting a crew in danger.
www.NASAexplores.com
Another goal of the ARMD is to improve modern air travel. The agency does this in
many ways. It conducts research to find new ways to make airline flight safer. It looks at
ways to optimize the design and use of airports and air traffic control. This will lead to
quicker air travel. It also works to cut down on the noise pollution that air travel can
cause in areas around airports.
In addition to finding ways to improve
aeronautics and air travel today, NASA is
also looking to the future. The ARMD is
already working on new ideas that could
revolutionize the future of flight. For
example, they are helping to plan a future
in which air travel is even more common
than it is today. Instead of driving to large
airports in large cities to ride on large
airplanes, in the future, people might visit
their neighborhood airport to ride in a
small, family-sized airplane. This flight
may take them a relatively short distance away to visit relatives. Researchers are also
looking into ways of creating the equivalent of "the flying car." This would be a
personal aircraft that wouldn't even need to use an airport at all.
It has been just over a century since the Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane
flight. In that time, aeronautics has come a very long way. Even more exciting things are
yet to come. NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate is working to make
these things a reality.
Published by NASAexplores: November 4, 2004
like all the money they wasted to make a pen that writes with zero gravity, the soviet solution....use a pencil. also the flying cars didnt they say that at the 1950's world fair that by the 70's there would be no more highways because everyone would be flying. lol see we made a lot of progress there as well
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Sassyz75
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Re: NASA admits
My MIL works for NASA- believe me, they do a lot more than you think....
NASA Inventions that benefit daily life:
Every day, in a variety of ways, American lives are touched by space technology. Since 1976, about 1,400 documented NASA inventions have benefited U.S. industry, improved the quality of life and created jobs for Americans. The Apollo program has helped change the way of life in America, especially in health care. Here are some of the inventions contributed by the Apollo program.
Kidney dialysis machines were developed as a result of a NASA developed chemical process that could remove toxic waste from used dialysis fluid.
As a medical CAT scanner searches the human body for tumors or other abnormalities, the industrial version, or advanced computed tomography inspection system, finds imperfections in aerospace structures and components, such as castings, rocket motors and nozzles.
A cardiovascular conditioner developed for astronauts in space led to the development of a physical therapy and athletic development machine used by football teams, sports clinics and medical rehabilitation centers.
A hospital food service system employs a cook/chill concept for serving food.
Athletic shoe design and manufacture also benefited from Apollo. Space suit technology is incorporated into a shoe's external shell. A stress free "blow molding" process adapted from NASA space suit design is also used in the shoe's manufacture.
Freeze-dried food solved the problem of what to feed an astronaut on the long-duration Apollo missions.
Insulation barriers made of aluminum foil laid over a core of propylene or mylar, which protected astronauts and their spacecraft's delicate instruments from radiation, is used to protect cars and trucks and dampen engine and exhaust noise.
Water purification technology used on the Apollo spacecraft is now employed in several spinoff applications to kill bacteria, viruses and algae in community water supply systems and cooling towers. Filters mounted on faucets can reduce lead in water supplies.
Process for bonding dry lubricant to space metals led to the development of surface enhancement coatings, which are used in applications from pizza making to laser manufacture. Each coating is designed to protect specific metal group or group of metals to solve problems encountered under operating conditions.
Digital signal-processing techniques, originally developed to enhance pictures of the Moon for the Apollo Program, are an indispensable part of Computer-Aided Tomography (CAT) scan & Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies used today worldwide.
Vacuum metallizing techniques led to an extensive line of commercial products, from insulated outer garments to packaging for foods & from reflective blankets to photographic reflectors.
Cordless power tools & appliances are one of the most successful commercial spin-offs of space-based technology.
Cool suits, which kept Apollo astronauts comfortable during moon walks, are today worn by race car drivers, hazardous area workers, & people with specific health problems.
A hollow retroreflector, a mirror-like instrument that reflects light & other radiation back to the source, is used as a sensor to detect the presence of hazardous gases in oil development, chemical plants, waste storage sites & locations where gases could be released into the environment
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