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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 do you enter into nasa as an astronaut?
Due to budget cuts, NASA has currently de-emphasized its manned space program to the point that right now... you pretty much can't. Gotta have those dollars to provide services for illegal aliens (of the terrestrial variety), you see. If we were to discover extraterrestrial aliens, and they were able to vote (legally or not), then we could count on the Democrats to start throwing money at the space program (for Republican support, I suppose we'd have to find oil out there, or maybe Ferengi).
Just in case something like that happens and the manned space program rises from its grave, traditionally most astronauts have come from the military (as aviators). Technically this isn't required, but if you're not a jet pilot, you'll probably need a degree in a scientific field and several years of research experience.
Did they find the space shuttle challengers capsule?
The Space Shuttle is not a capsule, it's a spacecraft. They found many pieces of the Challenger space shuttle, including the crew compartment.
How many km distance from earth to NASA space station?
The ISS is maintained at an orbital altitude between 330 km (205 mi) and 435 km (270 mi).
Is NASA the most successful space organization?
If you measure by goals and achievements, then yes, NASA is the most successful governmental space agency in the world. The Chineese have a very successful program as well and will probably be the next nation to plant a flag on the moon.
NASA avoids any use of religious texts or philosophies when planning and executing missions. However, that doesn't preclude astronauts from exercising their own religious freedoms when aboard spacecraft, as long as it doesn't interfere with the mission or their duties.
What was the nickname given to sally ride's class at NASA?
it was called the trainee class beacause of training so much
How much liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen does the Saturn V rocket use?
The Saturn V rockets used several fuel tanks ifor the various stages:
First Stage (S-1C) - used 1,305,000 liters (about 344,745 gallons) of LOX (Liquid Oxygen), and 770,000 liters (203,412 gallons) of RP-1 fuel (highly refined kerosene).
Second Stage (S-II) - used a combined total of approximately 979,821 lbs of LOX and LH2 (Liquid Hydrogen) when fully loaded.
Third Stage (S-IVB) - 73,280 liters (19,359 U.S. gallons) of LOX, and 252,750 liters (66,770 U.S. gallons) of LH2.
How do rockets land on earth when they return from moon?
The capsule on the tip of the rocket detaches when it leaves the atmosphere of earth, lands on the moon, then the capsule blasts off the moon and lands in the ocean in a "splashdown".
Is there any possibility for mars rovers to use continuous tracks in lieu of wheels?
The reason they don't use tracks instead of wheels on the Mars Rovers is the unpredictable terrain on Mars. The way the wheel systems are engineered (independent wheels and axles) allows them to traverse rocky terrain as well as soft, and can they navigate in areas where a tracked vehicle could get caught or trapped (e.g., gullies indicating where water might have once flowed). The current designs also allow for much a much better chance at extrication if a rover should get trapped.
There are also a lot more moving parts on a tracked system, and it takes up much more space and weight, which are key elements to consider when designing any spacecraft or remote probe. Less moving parts means fewer chances for malfunction and lack of maintenance requirements (Martian mechanics are notoriously bad at ordering spare parts) and therefore ensures the likelihood of an extended mission beyond the design specs.
Should i prefer electronics or mechanical to join NASA?
Either or, but Mechanical and Electrical engineers have more profile and work on actual spacecraft design, engineering, and building oversight. Other good degrees are Materiels Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Astrophysics, and Aeronautical Engineering.
It's important to note that most NASA employees aren't necessarily hired right off a resume' or from college. Most engineers in NASA are hired from prior experience with NASA working as at an aerospace contractor. It's also important to note that NASA itself doesn't have that many employees; the major NASA centers are run by civilian contractors, so if NASA is your ultimate goal, start looking at the contractors who service the various NASA centers.
President John F. Kennedy didn't establish NASA; his predecessor, President Dwight D. Eisenhower did.
What are the space shuttles that have been sent to space?
Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour.
What did NASA find on the moon?
When NASA landed on the moon, they found a number of things, including a colony or homosexuals and a herd of dinosaurs.
Why did NASA retire the space shuttle program?
Because of budgets, the aging orbiters, and unfortunately.. Politics.
What is the name of the nasa program searching for extratraterrestrial life?
SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) is the name for the private program (privately funded and operated) searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life. Contrary to popular belief and assumption, NASA has nothing to do with the SETI project.
Do you think NASA created thunderstorms to cover up space wars?
No, hurricanes, and thunderstorms, are made naturally and by the cause of a warm and cold front.
