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... of light and to modulate the brightness of the light according to voice, television, or other pattern. Researchers anticipated that single laser beam could transmit a million telephone ... -University Conference on the Science and Technology of Space Exploration held in Chicago, with 1,181 educators and scientists representing NASA Headquarters, NASA field installations, and other Government agencies, ...

... vapor method. Medium-angle camera on TIROS VI meteorological satellite stopped transmitting pictures, during orbit 1,074, but satellite's wide-angle camera was still sending pictures of "excellent quality." Through orbit 1,073, the medium-angle, Tegea-lens camera took 12,337 cloud-cover pictures of which 11,131 or 90.2% were usable for weather analysis ... neutron radiography is that the same neutron beam used to inspect several inches of uranium or lead can be used to inspect specimens such as leaves, insects, and thinner biological specimens ...

Discovery of galaxies Maffei 1 and Maffei 2 about 3 million light years from earth was reported in Astrophysical Journal ... than either Milky Way or Andromeda and thus possibly largest member of local group of galaxies, measuring 50 000 to 100 000 light years in diameter. ''(Astrophysical Journal, 1/1/71, L25-31 ... normal throne at their conventions. They had better set about doing so without further paltering or delay-by calling in the police if necessary to eject disrupters and impose order. It ...

... concerned it's all operating. We do not fully understand why it did not operate or why the first attempts at docking were not successful. However, we are confident that the ... weeks, providing additional financing for L-1011 TriStar transport and other programs. ''(Lockheed Release, 2/1/71)'' President Nixon resubmitted to 92nd Congress proposals previously submitted to 91st Congress, including proposed ... almost daily months ago has been reduced." ''(PD, 2/1/71, 109-20)'' Interpretation of Gum Nebula as fossil of super nova, or exploded star, was reported in Astrophysical Journal by Goddard ...

... crystal growth, and other phenomena in weightless materials, using either small multipurpose electric furnace or system for levitating small samples of molten materials and closely observing them as they ... than any frequency recorded until 1968. ''(Evenson, Day, et al., Applied Physics Letters, 2/1/72, 133-11)'' Brazilian Agriculture Minister Cirne Lima inaugurated new meteoro- logical satellite ...

... emphasis on finding alternative energy sources; it had not provided major stimulus to economic growth or productivity in the short term. The federal government, currently supporting more than half the nation ... specific product or process, as opposed to projects with no specific commercial application; and universities' increased emphasis on applied research over basic research since 1970. (NSF Highlights, May 1/78, 1) Av Wk ...

... constituted an enormous and diverse population, ranging in size from a few hundred meters to 1,000 km, and varying in composition, spin rate, and shape. Most asteroids were in the ... -and reddish, indicating the asteroid was probably a stony, silicaceous body. ( JPL Universe, Nov 1/85, 1 and 2) The U.S. Air Force's Electronic Systems Div. awarded Grumman Corp. a ... Attack Radar System USTARS), an airborne radar system for spotting tanks, personnel carriers, or any other enemy vehicle moving or standing still, the Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) Newsreview reported. A C ...

... minimum specifications for the CEV were that the craft weigh 20 tonnes (18.14 tons) or less; house as many as four astronauts, for as long as 16 days; have the ... design of craft that could maintain a crew in space for longer than 16 days or accommodate a crew of six. The RFP also gave contractors the flexibility to decide whether ... conservation program activities. (NASA, “NASA Research Aids UNESCO Global Conservation Efforts,” news release 05-061, 1 March 2005, http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2005/mar/HQ_05061_unesco-global.html ...

... other talented people. But also, as people begin to stay in space for long periods or even begin to live in space, there will also be a need for cooks, hairdressers ... , and many others. Good grades will always help whether you seek a career in space or here on Earth. ---- Answer provided by Geoffrey I. Crouch, Ph.D. Image:K2S logosmall.jpg ...

... has created. The new rocket may be launched from the ground like the Space Shuttle or launched from a carrier aircraft like Burt Rutan's SpaceShipOne. ---- Answer provided by David Gump ...

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