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NASA
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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How many Indians are working in NASA?
There are 36% or almost 4 out of 10 scientists are Indians who works in NASA.
How many employee of nasa are Indian?
As of 2021, NASA does not release specific data on the number of employees based on nationality. However, NASA has been known to have a diverse workforce that includes individuals from various nationalities, including Indian employees.
How many time did NASA astronauts go to moon?
I am not exactly sure about NASA and all of that. But, I know 12 men have walked on the moon.
How many times NASA go to moon?
There were 17 Apollo missions altogether, although not all of these went to the moon. Many were simply test missions, some unmanned, and some in earth orbit only. Of the missions that went to the moon, Apollo 8 was the first mission to reach the moon, orbit it and return, followed by the next mission to the moon, Apollo 10. However both these missions were not designed to land on the moon's surface but were designed to test the equipment and to look for suitable landing sites. Apollo 13 also reached the moon, but, because of an explosion on board, was not able to land but returned to earth having made a 'free return trajectory' around the moon. The missions that actually landed on the moon were Apollo 11 (the first) followed by 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 after which the Apollo programme was cancelled. So the number of mission to the moon in the Apollo programme was 9 missions, six of which made a landing, meaning that 12 astronauts in total have walked on the moon's surface to date.
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What is the name of the font used in the NASA logo?
The font used in the NASA logo is called "Helvetica Black."
The goals of NASA shifted from lunar exploration to low earth orbit where the space shuttles operate. Instead of exploring the moon, NASA changed its focus to launching commercial and military satellites, humans living long term in space initially with Skylab and on to construction of the international space station.
If NASA has already been to the moon 6 times why are they saying it will take until 2020 to go back?
Essentially NASA has become a jobs program run by timid bureaucrats. Every scientist vies to get his pettechnology used in missions with no goal. The easy target to blame for the aimless nature of NASA since Apollo is the Nixon administration who mothballed the greatest feat of engineering in human history: the Saturn VI.
For a a more detailed look on what happened to derail space exploration look up some speeches or books by Robert Zubrin. His classic Entering Space is a must red for anyone interested in the future of space exploration.
http://www.amazon.com/Entering-Space-Creating-Spacefaring-Civilization/dp/1585420360/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248134948&sr=8-1
What are the names of the current US space shuttles?
The current US space shuttles are Atlantis, Endeavour, and Discovery.
What was the name of NASA's lunar landing craft?
15 lunar modules (LM) were manufactured by Grumman for the Apollo program, the 2nd, 9th, and last 3 were not flown and were either scrapped or put on display. Each LM was given a name for use in radio communications with mission control:
* Spider (Apollo 9) * Snoopy (Apollo 10) * Eagle (Apollo 11) * Intrepid (Apollo 12) * Aquarius (Apollo 13) * Antares (Apollo 14) * Falcon (Apollo 15) * Orion (Apollo 16) * Challenger (Apollo 17)
NASA's annual budget is approximately $22-23 billion, with the majority of its funding coming from the United States government. NASA also generates revenue through partnerships with commercial companies, international collaborations, and various research programs.
What does NASA use rockets for?
NASA uses rockets to launch spacecraft into orbit around Earth, to conduct scientific research and exploration missions in space, and to send robotic and human missions to other planets and celestial bodies in our solar system. Rockets enable NASA to access space and carry out a wide range of missions for the advancement of science and exploration.
When does NASA hope the next manned moon mission will occur?
Ther is no set date for a a return to the moon yet, but NASA is now working on a new space program called "Constelation", which will work on establishing and maintaining a permanet moon base.
They need to build a whole new set of space vehicles for this project, since the Space Shuttles are not capable of landing on the moon.
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The original plan was another manned moon mission by 2020, but recent (September 2009) news articles puts that severely in doubt.
See the two Related Links shown below (one titled "Nasa's manned Moon mission too expensive" and the other titled "Mars and Moon Are Out of NASA's Reach for Now, Review Panel Says").
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the US civilian space agency. It celebrated its 50th Anniversary on July 29, 2008.
Are all the Mars rovers from NASA?
Yes. As far as is known, the only research vehicles presently operating on the Martian surface are those placed there by the US, and the US' space exploration program is the only one to have landed hardware on Mars so far.
No, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is a government agency responsible for the civilian space program and aerospace research. NASA operates observatories like the Hubble Space Telescope, but as a whole, it is not exclusively an observatory.
Where NASA send astronauts into space?
All manned space missions by NASA have launched from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. There were plans years ago to launch military Space Shuttles in a polar orbit from Vandenberg AFB near Santa Barbara, CA, but that never happened.
Will the moon split in two with the NASA bomb?
No, the moon will not split in two with the NASA bomb. The NASA mission aims to simply crash a spacecraft into a crater near the moon's south pole to search for water ice.
NASA has already launched a satellight or spaceship which has left the galaxy?
Nope. Only in our dreams. And in the movies.....
The farthest-traveled objects are the Voyager probes which are not properly out of our own solar system yet. (There is some discussion about where our solar system ends and deep space begins, but if the Voyager probes are beyond it, they are only JUST BARELY beyond it.)
Did Wackenhut win the NASA Protective Services Contract to start in 09-2009?
Yes, Wackenhut Services, Inc. did win the NASA Protective Services Contract in 2009. They were awarded the contract to provide security services at various NASA facilities, including the Kennedy Space Center.
When NASA activated the mercury space program each flight had how many astronaut?
Each manned Mercury launch carried a single astronaut. Gemini ... two Apollo ... three Shuttle ... several
In addition to the many experiments that are performed in space (those which cannot be done on Earth due to gravity, such as growing perfect crystals in specific configurations for Earthbound applications), much of the technology we use today is a direct spinoff from NASA sponsored technology, or joint NASA/DoD programs. Many experiments are designed by High School and College students as well as scientists, giving them a focus for further academic direction for their careers.
NASA doesn't make or manufacture items - it contracts companies to do so, and the the technology developed by those companies usually has a commercial application. Though NASA is primarily a relatively small government agency, its contracts bind the Aerospace industry in ways not appreciated by the public - PR has never been NASA's strongest asset since the early days of the Space Program.
Many people say that the Space Program should be "privatized" - nothing could be more ridiculous, since NASA Centers and missions are staffed and operated by private contractors. Doing it as a private enterprise is both costly, risky, and foolish - NASA funded programs allow private companies to benefit from taxpayer money (via NASA licensed patents) to develop technology that can benefit their business, and the public benefits from consumer devices as well as the boost to the economy. Everyone wins. If it was done solely as a private enterprise, only the companies involved would benefit.
Every year, NASA publishes a book of spinoff technologies directly related to its programs, and anyone with the desire can apply to use that technology for the benefit of the public, i.e., bring it to the consumer market via business (NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program). NASA doesn't charge anything, as all programs are developed and implemented using taxpayer dollars. It's also interesting to note that even pictures you buy of celestial objects (calendars, posters, etc.) cost the companies that make them nothing for the pics themselves- the pictures are public domain, and can be accessed and downloaded in hi-resolution by anyone from NASA media sites.
NASA has issued over 6,300 patents in its history, about 1 in a 1,000 of all patents issued by the U.S. Patent Office since its creation in 1790. Some examples of direct spinoff technology from NASA programs are:
1. Lithium Ion Batteries - Li Ion battery technology was further funded by NASA's Goddard Space Center for the HST/ISS Pistol Grip Tool, used to service the Hubble and construct the International Space Station. Though the design is based on a standard cordless drill (Black & Decker was initially approached for a design, but declined) the power pack is a series of Li Ion cells. The PGT was one key program I was responsible for, and it was initially used in 1997 on the HST 2nd Servicing Mission. Though they still have the same problems we had back then (they tend to overheat occasionally in certain situations) they're still the rechargeable power cell of choice for the masses, and it's only been in the past couple of years that BD/DeWalt and other companies have started using them in their tools.
2. Solid State Drives / Flash Drives - SSD's and Flash Drives are a direct result of a Hubble Telescope replacement unit called the Solid State Recorder. Replacing 2 mechanical reel-reel tape drives on HST Servicing Missions 2 and 3A, SSR technology has literally changed the way digital data is stored, eliminating the need for mechanical drives.
3. Medical Scanning Technology - Much of the enhanced medical scanning technology you're familiar with (CRT's, MRI's, etc.) are directly related to Hubble Telescope imaging technology.
4. Charge-Coupled Devices (CCD's) - A direct result of Hubble Telescope imaging technology, CCD's are the electronic imaging core of every modern digital camera in use today, digital imaging devices used in medical and industrial applications, as well as satellite imaging.
5. Scratch-Resistant / UV Lenses - If you've ever worn eyeglasses or bought a pair of sunglasses with scratch-resistant coating, or sunglasses with UV protection, they're a direct spinoff of technology developed for the Astronauts' sun shield on their helmets.
6. Computer Microprocessors / Software - Bill Gates and Intel didn't invent operating systems and computers - they just used existing technology from the Space Program for their benefit, and the rest of the us.
7. Tempurpedic Mattresses/Pillows - Tempurpedic material (the brand is the only licensed NASA technology - all others are similar but not as effective) is a direct result of material developed for Astronaut crew chairs aboard the Space Shuttle.
8. Composite Materials - There are many carbon and metal composite materials that were originally developed for NASA programs. All spacecraft are manufactured with lightweight composites, and the various materials have improved over the years. Everything from cars to planes have benefited from the technology.
9. Microlasers - A spinoff of Optical Data Transfer technology developed for long-range communication in space.
10. Infrared Technology - Everything from infrared thermometers to IR cameras owes its development to technology developed for astronomical research.
NASA is also responsible for Research and Development of military aerospace programs, and much technology developed from those programs finds its way into various forms of public use.
In addition to the basic technological benefits to society, products derived from the Space Program are generally smaller and more rugged, since weight and durability are paramount when designing and developing systems for use in Earth orbital environments (cold and hot), and the extreme cold of deep space.
The list goes on - there are literally thousands of technology spinoffs that are improving the lives of the average person, though few realize that it comes from NASA sponsored technology. The old saying that "Necessity is the Mother of all Invention" holds true in this case - without the desire for exploring the unknown, we would have no reason to develop technologies to further help us find answers, and as a result would be stagnant as far as technology goes.
There are some pics on my Supervisor bio page of the PGT and other HST systems, and the link below will direct you to the NASA Spinoff/Innovative Partnerships Program site.
Is NASA the largest space center in the world?
No, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is a government agency in the United States. The largest space center in the world is the Russian space agency, Roscosmos, which operates multiple launch facilities and has a larger annual budget than NASA.
