Space Exploration Beyond The 1990's / Space Stations
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This 7 page research paper looks at the future of U.S. space exploration in light of its somewhat turbulent past. Specifically examined is a proposal to build a space station which will conduct extensive research for the benefit of mankind. The role of NASA, relevant political controversy, and financial obstacles to building such a station are discussed. Growing environmental problems caused by space debris are of particular importance to this discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Spaceexp.wps
Paper Title: Space Exploration Beyond The 1990's / Space Stations

Space Exploration: History and Promises for the Future
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An 8 page overview of the timeless attraction of space and how that attraction has translated into space exploration programs. This paper traces the history of space exploration and contend that this exploration has the potential to result in more than just satisfying academic curiosity. Space exploration, in fact, directly benefits mankind in a number of ways. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPspaceE.rtf
Paper Title: Space Exploration: History and Promises for the Future

Sputnik
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A 7 page paper discussing sputnik. The history of sputnik is discussed, which involves the various effects and influences the launching of this satellite had upon the general condition of te American people. The race in space was, for all purposes, nothing more than a reflection of the race in the arms department. Russia's ability to launch satellites was directly related to their ability to launch nuclear warheads into the United States, and as such the American people were greatly disturbed. While this space race went on for some years, it eventually slowed down and became null and void, altering into a real concern for space travel as opposed to a concern for warfare. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAsput.wps
Paper Title: Sputnik

Star Birth
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A 5 page paper discussing how stars are born, dwarf stars, and a brief description of the life of a star. Also includes graphics of different phases of star birth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: Star Birth

Summarization: Black Holes and Cosmology
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5 pages in length. Reviews two articles, one on black holes, and one article on cosmology. The review and discussion of each article are included in this paper. In the first article analysts speculate something unusual is happening at the center of the Milky Way, near Sagittarius. The theorists believe there may be one gigantic black hole taking in mass, or a set of smaller black holes. The second article points out that several scientists still firmly believe in the big bang theory despite the arguments concerning the dark-matter problem as well as the causality problem and the age problem.
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Paper Title: Summarization: Black Holes and Cosmology

Sun Spots & Scientific Controversy
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A 5 page definitonal overview of what sun spots are, how they are formed, etc; The writer is particularly concerned with what sun spots say about the future..Some scientists have initiated great controversy by bringing up issues concerning their potentially harmful effects-- even the suggestion that sunspots are indicative of another Ice Age ! Research is analyzed and it is concluded that while it seems as though scientists do have strong reason to believe that sun spots have a significant correlation to weather and the environment, they can not yet agree with certainty upon what implications they might have for our future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Sunspots.wps
Paper Title: Sun Spots & Scientific Controversy

Supernovas -- Stars On Their Death Bed
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This 6 page research paper describes the phenomenon of supernova, their various types, and occurrences. Research concerning particular supernovas (1987a, 1993j, etc;) is presented and the specific processes as we understand them thus far are explained in great detail. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Supernov.wps
Paper Title: Supernovas -- Stars On Their Death Bed

The Benefits of Space Exploration
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A 7 page essay on some of the benefits realized through the efforts of the nation's space programs. Critics maintain that the billions spent on space exploration would be better used in other ways, that there are no actual benefits realized aside from boosted egos. Topics the paper addresses include: ozone studies, medical advances of MRI and telemedicine, light touches on robotics, the cable TV industry and TeflonŽ, and their effect both on the nation's people and on the national economy. FREE outline included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Spaceex2.wps
Paper Title: The Benefits of Space Exploration

The Cassini Mission
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the Cassini mission, demonstrating the scientific aspects of this astronautic endeavor. Environmental issues are addressed as well as the potential for making discoveries about Saturn's mysterious rings. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA039Cas.rtf
Paper Title: The Cassini Mission

The Challenger Disaster / A Study In Ethics
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An 11 page case study examining the events and findings regarding a booster rocket design flaw in the space shuttle series of which Challenger was part. Roger Boisjoly was a red-flag-waving engineer who was regarded as the country's leading expert in the area, yet his company, Morton Thiolkol, refused to listen to his concerns about the safety of the entire mission. Challenger exploded just after liftoff on January 28, 1986. Boisjoly began to formulate his theories fully one year before. One source cited.
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Paper Title: The Challenger Disaster / A Study In Ethics