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NASA is the National Aeronautical Space Administration, which oversees all the space travel in the United States. Its most famous project is the Apollo moon missions.

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What do you call someone who is a test person?

A test person is often referred to as a "test subject" or a "participant" in research studies or experiments. This person is typically involved in trials or evaluations to gather data and insights on a particular product, service, or concept.

Who invented the solar sail?

The concept of a solar sail was proposed by physicist Johannes Kepler in 1610. However, the first successful demonstration of a solar sail in space was the IKAROS project by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in 2010.

Which rocket carried the 'Curiosity' which landed on mars?

The Curiosity payload carried to Mars by the MSL spacecraftis about twice as long and five times as heavy as the Spiritand Opportunity Mars exploration rover payloads of earlier U.S. Mars missions, and carries over ten times the mass of scientific instruments. The MSL spacecraft that transportedCuriosity to Mars successfully carried out a more accurate landing than previous spacecraft to Mars, aiming for a small target landing ellipse of only 7 by 20 km (4.3 by 12 mi), in the Aeolis Palus region of Gale Crater. In the event, MSL delivered its payload only 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) from the center of the target. This location is near the mountain Aeolis Mons (a.k.a. "Mount Sharp") The rover mission is set to explore for at least 687 Earth days (1 Martian year) over a range of 5 by 20 km (3.1 by 12 mi).NASA anticipates that the rover will function for at least the limit the parts were tested for, which is four years.

Are they shutting down NASA?

No, NASA is not being shut down. NASA continues to receive funding and support from the US government to carry out its research and space exploration missions.

What is the improtance of space exploration?

It has various reasons.The most important could be to find a suitable place for human residancy in futuer.Also finding rare minerals and bringing those to Earth is a reason.The third, maybe is searching for other kinds of human who probably live outer space.

Where are the Apollo rockets now?

The Apollo rockets that were launched for the moon missions are either in museums or on display in various locations across the United States. For example, the Saturn V rocket used for the Apollo 11 mission is displayed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Other Apollo rockets may have been used for other purposes, scrapped, or lost in space.

Who was a member of the European Space Agency?

Thomas Pesquet, a French astronaut, has been a member of the European Space Agency since 2009. He has participated in two space missions to the International Space Station.

What was the current focus of NASA?

NASA's current focus includes sending humans to Mars, conducting research on the International Space Station, developing new technologies for space exploration, and studying Earth's climate and changing environment.

Who is Clara Ma?

Clara Ma is a twelve-year-old from Sunflower Elementary in Lenexa, Kansas. She submitted the winning entry to name NASA's Mars Science Laboratory rover. Her entry was called "Curiosity". The "Curiosity" rover is expected to launch in 2011.

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How many astrophysicists work at NASA?

There is no exact figure available for the number of astrophysicists working at NASA as it can vary over time. NASA employs a diverse range of scientists, engineers, and researchers in various fields, including astrophysics.

Where does NASA send out spaceships?

NASA sends out spaceships to various destinations in the solar system, including the International Space Station, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. They also launch robotic missions to study other planets, asteroids, and comets.

Which two apollo mission's objective was to orbit the earth safely?

The first Apollo manned Apollo mission to get of the ground was Apollo 7. This 11 day mission was simply a test flight of the command and service module. The second Earth only Apollo flight was that of Apollo 9. The purpose of this flight was to test the Lunar module to make sure the descent engine and ascent engined worked flawlessly.

Did anything break on Apollo 11?

Yes, during the Apollo 11 mission, the circuit breaker for the engine arm circuit on the Lunar Module broke. This issue was quickly addressed by improvising a solution using a felt-tip pen to operate the switch.

Where is steven after you help him on space center?

After helping Steven at the space center in Mossdeep City, you can find him exploring Meteor Falls in Hoenn. He will be located near the waterfall inside the cave.

Which area became the home to NASA Mission Control?

Houston Texas became the home to NASA Mission Control.

What is the name of the first space telescope built by NASA?

The first space telescope built by NASA is called the Hubble Space Telescope. It was launched into orbit in 1990 and has provided groundbreaking images and data about the universe since then.

How is a spinoff in space used on earth?

A spinoff in space refers to technology or innovations developed for space exploration that have been adapted for use on Earth. For example, materials used to protect spacecraft from extreme temperatures can be applied to improve insulation in buildings. By transferring space technologies to different industries, we can benefit from advancements made in space technology on Earth.

What is space wather?

Space weather is the concept of changing environmental conditions in near-Earth space or the space from the Sun's atmosphere to the Earth's atmosphere. It is distinct from the concept of weather within the Earth's planetary atmosphere(troposphere and stratosphere).

How much money is invested in NASA?

The percentage of the federal budget for NASA and space research has not kept pace with our dreams, or with the pace of scientific discovery since the Apollo Years. Entire generations weaned on 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' demand more from NASA than what we are financially willing to commit to this great adventure. Because NASA must obey the laws of nature, and most of these laws require expensive solutions, NASA cannot continue this decline without great human and technological risk. (Credit: The Author).

The recent budgets are at a level of about $15 billion and amount to one percent of our total federal budget. In the 1960's this fraction was closer to 5%. Since the 1980's it has been slowly declining until by 2003 it is just under 0.7%. We spend as much on NASA as we do buying potted plants and gardening materials every year. You can hardly argue that we, as a Nation, have a very serious attitude towards space. About 10 percent of the NASA budget goes to aviation. The remainder goes to space research both manned and unmanned. Since the beginning of NASA back in 1959, a total of $466 billion has been spent by NASA over 44 years when correction to '2003 dollars' is made to take into account inflation.

It's interesting to note that $466 billion about equal to a single-years expenditure by the Department of Defense. It is well known that NASA is horribly under-funded compared to the objectives and missions it is asked to carry out. If the budget were doubled you would see many more very ambitious engineering and scientific projects to detect life and planets orbiting other stars. There would be a full-fledged lunar research outpost with some very impressive telescopes in operation. During the last 20 years we have spent endless time 'debating' why we need a Space Station, why we 'really' need to go to the Moon and Mars etc. While the debating goes on, and budgets are reduced, we loose precious opportunities to carry out these projects at lower cost than what we now have to pay. When the USSR was still our enemy, the debate was about political prowess and national security. But today, it is infinitely harder to convince anyone to do anything that costs money other than prepare for war or national defense.

It will take a national calamity such as a direct asteroid impact on a major city to change this around. The second problem is that our basic understanding of how to carry out large projects is still rudimentary. We do not know how to put someone in space for more than 200 days without serious medical impacts. We do not know how to build a closed biological system for long-term habitation. Our technologies for putting material in orbit still cost thousands of dollars a pound. Even if we had more money, it is not obvious how to accelerate the learning process, but it would sure help to have more resources and people involved. But we cannot seem to convince anyone that without reliable support and investment, we will never be able to solve these big problems that still daunt us. No matter how clever we think we are as designers, Nature can not be short-changed and still allow us to operate safely in space.

Why does NASA launch rocket?

NASA launches rockets to carry satellites, spacecraft, and scientific instruments into space for various purposes such as studying the Earth, exploring other planets, and advancing human discovery. Rockets provide a means of transporting these payloads beyond Earth's atmosphere to conduct research, monitor conditions, and expand our knowledge of the universe.

What delayed NASA's Delta2 rocket?

The launch of NASA's Delta II rocket was delayed due to a technical issue with the rocket's second stage. The issue was related to a faulty temperature sensor, which needed to be replaced before the launch could proceed.

Is the space shuttle launch of discovery 5 dollar coin silver?

Yes, the space shuttle launch of Discovery $5 coin is indeed silver. The coin is made from 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver and was issued in 2020 by the United States Mint to commemorate the space shuttle Discovery.

What is the value of 'g' where has International Space Station?

I'm not sure if it's ever measured, but it could be approximated by calculating the surface gravity of a spherical asteroid of equal mass and dimensions.

Assuming the mass of the International Space Station is 450 000 kg (M) and its mean radius is about 30 meters (r) , the surface gravity would be g = MG/r2 = about 0,00000003337 m/s2 (about 30 nanometers/square second).

For comparison, Earth's surface gravity is about 9.81 m/s2, so the gravity you would experience standing on the surface of the International Space Station is about 0.3 millionth of a percent compared to earth. It's certainly too small a gravity to hold you attached to the station if you were standing on it.

If you're inside the space station, in the center of the station, there is zero gravity because you are in the center of gravity because the mass of the station is situated around you.

Panu, M.Sc.

Where is the NASA satellite going to land?

The NASA satellite, known as UARS, was expected to land in an area between 57 degrees north latitude and 57 degrees south latitude. The exact location of re-entry was difficult to predict due to variable factors like solar activity and atmospheric conditions.

How did NASA recently try to prove there was water on the moon?

They had done big big explosions in the depth of Moon.Then, They applied a huge vacuum air sucker to gather the stones which were spread around ,here & there.After that, the spacecraft returned to Earth.The scientists examined stones and found water content in them.