The History Of Unmanned Space Flight
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A 9 page paper that provides a history of unmanned space flight that has lead up to the Mars Pathfinder mission and the interrelationship of all of those missions to the eventual human habitation of another planets, namely, Mars. The quest for Mars was begun 40 years ago, and all of the space exploration to date, manned or unmanned, including discoveries about earth and the universe, have been made toward this purpose. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Unmanned.wps
Paper Title: The History Of Unmanned Space Flight

The Hubble Space Telescope
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A 5 page research paper which looks at the Hubble Space Telescope and the ramifications of some of its discoveries on the science of astronomy. The writer discusses what the Hubble has revealed about our own solar system and also the numerous paradoxes that the images from the Hubble have uncovered that may eventually revolutionize current scientific thinking. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Hubble.wps
Paper Title: The Hubble Space Telescope

The Infrared Space Observatory
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This 10 page report on the European Space Agency's Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) gives an overview of what the ISO's investigations are revealing, why its observations are in demand, and how its discoveries are beginning to rewrite the textbooks on astronomy. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Infrared.wps
Paper Title: The Infrared Space Observatory

The Mystery Of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)
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The question of life existing beyond the confines of our own planet and the visitations that such beings might make to our world, is one that pre-dates the twentieth century. In this 10 page research paper, the writer explores the mystery of U.F.O.s, historical "sightings," government reports, and the ensuing controversy today. Statistics concerning the number of people who claim to have seen a UFO are cited and alternative explanations are provided. It is ultimately concluded that while flying saucers may very well exist, such can not yet be proven. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Ufos.wps
Paper Title: The Mystery Of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)

The Possibility Of Life On Mars
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This 7 page paper reviews the vast amount of information scientists currently have about life on Mars and speculates on what else might be discovered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Marslife.wps
Paper Title: The Possibility Of Life On Mars

The Probability of Intelligent Life Forms on Other Planets
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In 5 pages the author discusses the probability of intelligent life forms on other plants around other stars. When one considers the "alien life form" concept, it is generally in a humorous or scary way as portrayed in the great number of sci-fi movies about aliens. One movie has been shown in recent years that is more real to life than imaginable. That movie is "Contact," which starred Jodie Foster as Ph.D. Astronomer Ellie Arroway. Although the movie was science fiction, it was real enough to make viewers ponder the real possibility of intelligent life on other planets around other stars. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Lifeform.wps
Paper Title: The Probability of Intelligent Life Forms on Other Planets

The Rings of Saturn
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A 5 page research paper exploring aspects of Saturn's Rings. Topics include hypotheses of composition of the rings, leakage from the rings, the latest ring found, and what scientists hope the Cassini will reveal. Bibliography included.
Filename: Satring.wps
Paper Title: The Rings of Saturn

The Solar System: An Overview
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An 8 page overview of our Solar System. The author reviews the theories relating to its origin and distinguishes between its major components, A distinction between planets, asteroids, and comets is provided and the theories regarding Pluto’s status as a terrestrial verses a Jovian planet discussed. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPsolarS.rtf
Paper Title: The Solar System: An Overview

The Space Shuttle Challenger & Basic Economic Issues
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A 3 page essay reviewing the Challenger space shuttle accident and the amount of money spent of the space program. Considering the number of homeless and hungry in our country, the writer offers a proposal for a better use of the money spent on space shuttles. Bibliography provided.
Filename: Chall.wps
Paper Title: The Space Shuttle Challenger & Basic Economic Issues

The Stars and the Trees: Their roles for mankind:
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4 pages in length. Astronomy is an ancient science almost as old as the universe itself. From the beginning of time man has studied the stars, imagining pictures in the sky and relying on the fact that they will always be there to guide and direct. We all know the importance of the North Star in discerning direction. Trees have been used in the same way. Navigational tools in themselves, trees are known to have been read in order to help plot a course when maps were not an option. This interesting paper compares and contrasts astronomy and trees and the roles they play in the history of man. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAastro.doc
Paper Title: The Stars and the Trees: Their roles for mankind: