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How high do you have to go to be considered in space?

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The boundary commonly recognized as the start of space is known as the Kármán line, which is located at an altitude of 100 kilometres (62 miles) above sea level. At this point, the Earth's atmosphere becomes so thin that conventional aerodynamic flight is no longer practical.

Describe the political goals of the space race?

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The political goals of the space race were largely driven by the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Both countries sought to demonstrate their technological superiority and ideological prowess through achievements in space exploration. Additionally, the space race was seen as a way to showcase military capabilities and establish influence on a global scale.

What describes the political goal of the space race?

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National pride best describes the political goals of the space race. Each country wanted to be first to prove that they were better.

What are some major events in 1995?

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Some major events in 1995 include the Oklahoma City bombing, the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the launch of Windows 95, and the Dayton Agreement ending the Bosnian War.

Do you think That technology affects the method of crime and criminals?

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Yes, technology has both positive and negative impacts on crime and criminals. Criminals can use technology to commit new types of crimes, such as hacking and online fraud. However, technology also enables law enforcement to track and catch criminals more effectively through tools like surveillance cameras and digital forensics.

What are the physical features of an asteroids?

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Asteroids are typically rocky or metallic bodies that orbit the sun and can vary in size from a few meters to hundreds of kilometers. They do not have an atmosphere or geological activity like planets, and many have irregular shapes due to impacts and collisions in space. Some asteroids have moons or rings, and their compositions can include metals like iron and nickel, as well as silicate minerals.

What is the large opening at the base of the skull?

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The large opening at the base of the skull is called the foramen magnum. It allows the spinal cord to pass through and connect to the brain.

What is staged authenticity?

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Staged authenticity refers to the intentional creation or manipulation of cultural or historical experiences to cater to tourist expectations. It often involves artificial or inauthentic representations of a culture or tradition in order to attract visitors and generate revenue, rather than presenting a genuine reflection of the local heritage.

How do you like it in Space?

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You are all wobbling and feel weightless.

Is there a space after Mr and before the first name?

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In English Grammar, there should be a full stop/period after 'Mr'. because 'Mr' is shortened form of 'Mister'. After the full stop.period then a space then a capital letter to start the name.

e.g. Mister Joseph Smith , in shortened form it is 'Mr. J. Smith.'. Note the stops and the spaces.

NB For any word in the English language that is shortened, then the shortened form has a full stop/period after it.

e.g.

Mrs. (Missis)

Dr. (Doctor)

Capt. (Captain)

No. (Number). #

& e.g. 'Exempli Gratia'.

Is Saturn v the same as Saturn 5?

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Yes. Saturn 5, V or Five was the rocket that sent man to the Moon.

The V is the Roman numeral for 5.

Does the moon have shadows?

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Yes moon have do shadows due to the craters and rocks, creating a surface “roughness” that casts shadows.

Who wrote the book from the earth to the moon?

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Jules Verne. But I believe it was about Moon travel. yes quite although the famous moom wirter also by the same name wrote the moom equivilant for the book and the moom species felt very left out.

How much money would a trip to mercury cost?

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A trip to Mercury would cost billions of dollars due to the high cost of spacecraft development, technology needed to survive extreme temperatures, fuel, and other logistical challenges. Only a few space agencies have the capability to plan such a mission, and it would require extensive resources and international collaboration.

What are recorded observations?

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Recorded observations are documented notes or data collected during an experiment, research study, or investigation. These observations provide objective information about what was seen, heard, or measured during a specific event or research process, allowing for analysis and interpretation.

What is the study of space called?

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The study of space is called astronomy. Astronomy involves the observation and analysis of celestial objects, including stars, planets, comets, and galaxies, as well as phenomena such as supernovae and black holes.

Did Chuck Yeager go into outer space?

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General Chuck Yeager has flown to space in the F-104 in the early 1960's - 118,000 feet. However due to the deal between the US and Russia, for national security for sovereign nations, space arbitrarily defined as 50 miles from the earth and each nation owned the airspace above it up to 50 miles.

General Chuck Yeager is still considered the most famous test pilot in the world. Some very crucial safety procedures we have in place today were created by General Chuck Yeager.

Was Wernher Von Braun a Nazi?

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Yes, Wernher von Braun was a member of the Nazi Party and the SS during World War II. He was a leading figure in the development of the V-2 rocket for Nazi Germany before later working on the American space program.

Where do people live on space?

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In the SPACE SHIP.

Since space is a vacuum and cold , mankind would not survive even for a few seconds.

The Space Ship MUST carry air(oxygen), water, food, and specially designed toilet facilities.

Photographe of space men outsiude the space ship , they are wearing a space suiit, other wise they would die. They are also tethered to the space ship , because they may float away and never be able to return to the spaceship.

What is the name of the first women that went in to space?

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Soviet cosmonaut Valentine Tereshkova was the first woman in space, aboard Vostok 6 in June 1963.

What do you know about space exploration?

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it is the similar method such as roboot

Can plasma be used as a fuel for space craft?

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No. It is difficult and impractical to store anything as plasma. Some spacecraft use ion thrusters, which propel themselves with a jet of plasma, but the propellant is stored as ordinary gas or liquid.