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online space news
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http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/51-l/docs/rogers-commission/Appendix-F.txt
“Personal observations on the reliability of the Shuttle by R. P. Feynman Introduction It appears that there are enormous differences of opinion as to the probability of a failure with loss of vehicle and of human life. The estimates range from roughly 1 in 100 to 1 in 100,000. The higher figures come from the working engineers, and the very low figures from management. What are the causes and consequences of this lack of agreement? Since 1 part in 100,000 would imply that one could put a Shuttle up each day for 300 years expecting to lose only one, we could properly ask “What is the cause of management’s fantastic faith in the machinery?””
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J-Track 3D Satellite Tracking – NASA Science
“J-Track 3-D. It should appear in its own window and begin loading a database of hundreds of satellites. What you will see is a plot in 3-dimensions showing the position of these satellites.”
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If you’re sensitive to G forces, aka gravity forces, think twice before going up in a glider and asking the pilot if he knows any tricks. “
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National STEM Centre | Our objectives
“The key objectives of the National STEM Centre are to:
Bring together STEM partners with a shared mission to support STEM education – facilitating collaboration.
House the UK’s largest collection of STEM teaching and learning resources – providing teachers of STEM subjects with the ability to access a wide range of support materials.”- – By valerie taylor
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$35,000 in prizes and challenging software developers to help more than 15 million researchers, medical professionals, librarians and students navigate scientific content, improve scientific search and discovery, visualize sophisticated data in more insightful and attractive ways and stimulate collaboration.
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Basics of Composite Construction
“you do not need a pristine laboratory to build a composite airplane. Like most aircraft building projects, if you have a 2-car garage you have what is needed. It has been my experience that having your workshop in or near your home solves two problems. First of all, you will be much more likely to spend time on the project after getting home from work versus having to drive 30 minutes to another location. This equates to more hours on the actual project. Secondly, your family is more likely to become involved. This is very important if you are to successfully complete the project.”
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It’s not insane to build a plane! « Clear of Clouds
“One of the many ways to get yourself into the sky is to build your own aircraft. This might sounds insane at first: when someone says “I’m going to build my own airplane,” it might sound a lot like saying “I’m going to build my own nuclear submarine.” But the truth is, homebuilts can be as simple or as complicated as the builder wants, and people of all different backgrounds have built their own airplanes.”
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Climate: Cool your jets « Summit County Citizens Voice
” At about 31 million flights per year, aviation is the fastest-growing fossil fuel-burning sector in today’s global economy, and emissions are expected to increase significantly in the next few decades, while other sectors decrease.”
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“The Kennedy Space Center is located on the east coast of Florida approximately midway between Jacksonville and Miami and is located about 35 miles east of Orlando International Airport in Brevard County, Florida. It is 55 km (34 miles) long and around 10 km (6 miles) wide, covering 567 km² (219 square miles). “
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“Boeing Sonic Cruiser is a new aircraft that is being built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Boeing is aiming to develop a design that will allow commercial passenger and cargo aircraft to fly faster, higher and farther travel. The airplane will travel at Mach 0.95 or faster. It is estimated that it will save about one hour for every 3,000 miles flown. The only commercial aircraft to travel faster is the Concorde.”
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Spaceflight Now | Breaking News | NASA seeks to bolster ties with commercial crew firms
“NASA and private space firms are determined to strengthen partnerships in the next phase of development in the agency’s commercial crew transportation program, which is due to kick off in February, officials said last week. “
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Kennedy Space Center adds Vehicle Assembly Building tour
“Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center is being opened to limited numbers of tourists for the first time as an add-on the normal NASA tours.”
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2001: A Space Holiday? « Enigma Tales From the Obsidian Order
” huge info-dump of research material which I’ve added, unedited, at the end.”
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“EAA Technical Counselors are experienced airplane builders, restorers, and mechanics who volunteer their time to visit other EAA members who are in the process of building or restoring their own aircraft. The goal of the Technical Counselor Program is to help EAA members present a “zero defect” aircraft at its final inspection by the FAA.”
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BUILD IT YOURSELF KITS | RANS Designs, Inc.
variety of models to chose from
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Van’s Aircraft – Building an RV: Standard Kits
“RV kits include all the parts needed to build a complete airframe. The builder must provide the engine, propeller, instruments, avionics and upholstery. All RV kits have been reviewed by the FAA and have been found eligible for licensing in the Experimental Amateur Built category. This means that the fabrication work we do on the kit parts is less than 50% of the total required to complete the aircraft, and that at least 51% of the work remains for the kit builder.”
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Pietenpol Air Camper – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
“The Air Camper was designed to be built of spruce and plywood. One of Pietenpol’s goals was to create a plane that was affordable and easy to construct for home builders. Building an Air Camper requires basic woodworking skills and tools. Builders also need to fabricate some metal fittings to attach the wooden parts together. Some welding is required. The plans for the Pietenpol Aircamper were originally published in a four part serial in the “Flying and Glider” Manual of 1932-33″
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“While not as large as the deHavilland Beaver, the Murphy Moose is often compared to the Beaver and for many, the Moose is a viable alternative to the expensive Beaver. It is powered by a nine cylinder Russian M-14P radial engine that is supercharged and produces 360 hp. Models are available with a Lycoming in-line six cylinder engine that produces 260 hp. The Murphy Moose seats six people. “
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