...Computer and Robotics: The purpose of this product to build computer robotics for space vehicles and probes. A spinoff of this product could be Emergency response robots (to inspect explosive devices) * Product – Ionization Smoke Detector: The purpose of this product was to detect possible fire outbreaks on board a spacecraft. A Spinoff would be sensitive household smoke detector. 3- One of Canada’s most significant contributions to the space station has been the Canadarm2, this robotic device was used to move astronauts around as they work outside the space station. It can also bend around corners and grasp objects with its computer- controlled fingers. 4a - An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication. 4b - A geostationary orbit is a circular orbit, 35,786 kilometres (22,236 mi) above the Earth's equator and following the direction of the Earth's rotation. 4c - Canada's first satellite was called Alouette. When Canada launched Alouette on September 29, 1962, Canada became the third country in the world to have a satellite in orbit, after the Soviet Union and the United States. 4d - Canada’s latest satellite’s name is Cassipoe. Questions Continued: 5- Four uses for satellites: * The First use is to make star maps * The Second use would be so...
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...The Red Planet, Mars, is a rich destination for scientific discovery. For years scientists and astronauts have studied the formation and atmosphere on Mars through comparisons with Earth, in hope of one day making it habitable for humans. By the end of 2039, NASA aims to put humans on Mars and through future exploration uncover evidence of life, answering one of the “fundamental mysteries of the cosmos” . However this journey requires technology specifically designed to adjust to the alternate atmosphere on Mars. Once humans have landed, precautions must be ensured to minimize the impact of humans. But through this mission, scientists and astronauts can offer greater discoveries to humankind, more than what any robot can observe on Mars. Despite these great expectations, there are even greater consequences of space exploration. The journey to Mars will require extraordinary technology. NASA has predicted that the trip will last approximately six to eight months each way depending on the orbits of Earth and Mars....
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...Since the dawn of time humanity has been intrigued by the vastness of space. So many questions have been thought of and so many have yet to be answered. Is there extraterrestrial life in the universe? Is interstellar travel possible? Can humans harness the possible energy sources space has to offer? If the need arises can humanity come together and set aside each other’s differences and find a new planet to call home? After World War Two had ended the United States and Russia began a conflict that lasted almost 30 years. Not until the 1950’s was this conflict called The Cold War (The Space Race and the Cold War). Between the 50’s and 70’s the U.S. and the Soviet Union began what is now known as the great space race (The Space Race and the Cold War). With the increase of advanced technology, humans could now possibly send a man into space and return him home safely. The Soviet Union was the first country to launch a satellite into space on October 4, 1957, and they were also the first country to send a dog into space on November 3rd, 1957 (The Space Race...
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...Mars – Should we settle or just visit? By: Megan Bailey 12J You might think that The Race to Mars is topic for the future, but think again. It is taking place right now. There is some controversy towards this Race to Mars, as some believe that it is a planet that people could live on, whereas others believe that we should only visit it. Both, living on Mars, and visiting Mars have various advantages and disadvantages. The real question is: which one would benefit science, and humanity the most? Stephen Hawking once said, “I don't think the human race will survive the next thousand years, unless we spread into space.” Overpopulation is an enormous issue in the world today. We have exceeded our carrying capacity by far, and are now using up all of our resources available. Humans are greedy. We want more than what we need, and thus use up everything we have. The way that mankind is living now, will ensure that our species becomes extinct soon. Living on another planet, like Mars, could ensure the survival and success of the human race, as it is a viable solution to the overpopulation on Earth, as well as the loss of resources. Living on Mars, will benefit science, in that scientists may end up discovering life on...
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...first treatment of space habitats idea in writing. In 1903, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the space pioneer, research about rotating cylindrical space colonies and plants fed by the sun, in Beyond Planet Earth (Kenneth Syers. Oxford, 1960). In the 1920s John Desmond Bernal and others research about giant space habitats. In late 1950s and 1960s, Dandridge M. Cole research about hollowing out asteroids and then rotating them to use as settlements in various magazine articles and books, notably “Islands In Space: The Challenge...
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...Shuttle “Galileo” it was called, it utilized a monopropellant engine,. These engines are quite popular since you only need one fuel for transportation. Monopropellant engine is a solid chemical engine, it uses a fuel, in this case hydrazine(N2H4)[1]. A catalyst sits between the reservoir and the exhaust.The likeliest scenario is that the valve that regulates the fuel must of gotten clogged[1]. Since the specific monopropellant engine is used to help regulate altitude for a good landing, the shuttle spun out of control at an instant. Another example of the harsh landing conditions on a planet such as mars. Any variant in how you land could mean grave terms. Most space crafts enter mars at around 21,000 km/hr and end up creating enough friction on the surface of the spacecraft to generate a temperature up to several thousand celcius, close to temperature of the sun’s surface. Of course this means that we need to find other means of survival since the next load is going to be longer than 7 months away. Expanding the agriculture cell is crucial to our further survival on...
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...We are off! Me and 499 people are off to go to the planet Mars. We are going to live in Marsavaction (Mars-a-vacation) Space Station. I know you are probably wondering how are these people all going to fit on Mars. Well, Mars is not too big or too small. People will be living in groups with their families. So if you are alone, you might be paired up with someone else. In this space station there will be a places for games/relaxing, a gym, cemetery, courtroom, restrooms, work office, school, meeting place, market, shop, technology room, and a main office. 500 people will be able to go to Mars and live a good life, but a little bit differently. Now you are thinking “how will we survive?” First of all, food will be there 24/7. Well before we...
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...radiation, technological malfunctions, and this list continues. However, no one ever thinks of the threat that happens directly within the body, that is immediate bone deterioration, and muscle atrophy due to the presence of anti-gravity. Currently, NASA invests millions of dollars in research in order to figure out exactly what happens to both bones and muscles when experiencing zero gravity (Barry). The top researches in the field of life sciences have been spending the last 50 years rigorously testing both humans and animals and the effects that anti-gravity have on their bones and muscles. Very significant results have come from all of the research, and scientists are now looking for different ways to mitigate bone and muscle loss in space. A ‘cure’ for detrimental bone and muscle loss is crucial if humans wish to travel within our galaxy, for example to Mars, as these missions would involve astronauts being exposed to anti-gravity for years at a time. Currently, there are multiple solutions to bone and muscle loss, such as weight bearing exercise, and nutrient supplementation, however nothing has been perfected yet. If the human race wishes to continue to explore space within our galaxy, and hopefully one day outside of our galaxy, it is extremely important to determine what causes muscle and bone loss, and to develop a solution to this problem. Bone loss occurs naturally, even with the presence of gravity, throughout every single humans lifetime. However, gravity plays...
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...cover TK The 6-12-25 Mega-Size Method The hardest muscle-building workout on the planet! By Vince Del Monte, Honors Kinesiolgoy Degree, P .I.C.P Level 1& 2 Certified, Precision Nutrition Certified, WBFF Pro Fitness Model www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com www.vincedelmontefitness.com 2 Basic Introduction » » Always consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. Complete a thorough warm-up of cardiovascular activity, static stretching and dynamic stretching before commencing the 6-12-25 Workout. I recommend Dynamic Stretching For Bodybuilders as the ultimate tenminute pre workout warm up. For maximal fat-burning, add four bouts of interval cardio for 20 minutes a session after each weight training workout. For maximal muscle-growth, limit your cardio to two bouts of interval cardio for 10 minutes after the upper body weight training workouts. » » www.vincedelmontefitness.com 3 Safety & More Recommendations » » » » Safety Step #1: The tempos dictate the loads you select. If you can’t maintain the prescribed tempos, the weight is too heavy. Safety Step #2: Master a full and controlled range of motion throughout the entire rep. Do not change your body position to achieve extra reps. Safety Step #3: Stick to the tempos to avoid the use of kinetic energy i.e. fools gold. Safety Step #4: Stick to the progression model below and don’t forget to wear a stop watch to time the rest intervals. www.vincedelmontefitness.com 4 The 6-12-25 Mega-Size...
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...the solar system. Large amounts of dust and gases accumulated over many years to form the planet. Venus is thought to be the result of a large collision. This is due to the fact that Venus rotates differently than the other planets in our solar system. Venus is commonly referred to as Earth's "sister planet" because of their similarity in size as well as a similar gravitational force. Although Venus and Earth share some similarities, it has shown to be very different from Earth in many other aspects. It has the most dense atmosphere out of the four terrestrial planets. Venus consists of more than 96% carbon dioxide. Surface Geography: The surface shows evidence of extreme volcanism, and the sulfur in the atmosphere may mean that there have been some recent eruptions. Venus is covered by a thick atmosphere, creating a blazing environment with temperatures reaching high enough to melt lead. Geology: Much of Venus's surface appears to have been shaped by volcanic activity. Venus is home to about 167 large volcanoes. Some stretching over 100 km long. Venusian surface is estimated to be 300–600 million years old. Almost 2x longer than Earth's. Internal Structure The similarity in size and density between Venus and Earth may mean that they share a similar internal structure: a core, mantle, and crust. Like Earth, the Venus's core is at least partially liquid because the two planets have been cooling at about the same rate. The slightly smaller size of Venus may mean that...
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...every day until she was around four years old. For Example, “...She remembered the sun and the way the sun was and the sky was when she was four in Ohio. And they, they had been on Venus all their lives, and they had only been two years old when the last sun came out...” She had been able to see and feel the sun for four years of her life while all the other kids only saw it and felt it for one hour seven years ago. She is the only one who knows and remembers what it looks and feels like. 3) What Point is made about Margot when the story says that rain had “washed the blue from her eyes” and “the red form her mouth” and the “yellow from her hair”. Explain your answer. The point was made that she was kind of depressed living on a planet that rained all the time and that it made her dull and unhappy. It showed us how much she really missed the sun. It said the rain washed away the color in hair, eyes and mouth. They are telling you she is like a ghost. 4) How do the...
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...9/9/2012 Managerial Appls of Info Tech Prof. Tahereh Daneshi Course Project Proposal Terraforming Domes and the use of Planet Cracker Mining Vessels We live in a world where one of the main threats to our society is diminishing resources and the inevitability of over population. Humans and animals alike multiply at an alarming rate and with the arrivals of new people to this planet there is a need for aggressive expansion for houses, apartments and retail stores. With new expansion comes the need for new oil and gas refineries and nuclear power plant to support the land that will soon be developed. Human civilization has been consuming natural resources at an exponential rate and the threat that we will soon run out is on the back of our minds. With new developments will come new technology and the need to improve on what we currently have. Our planet can only offer us so much and there is still much to be discovered in outer space. There are hundreds of planets that have the ability to sustain life providing certain conditions are met. NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration have been in charge of the space program for many years. While they have released this power to the private sector and given those with the resources a chance to go where they have not offers a potential solution. Terraforming (literally, “Earth-shaping”) of a planet, moon, or other body is the process of deliberately modifying its atmosphere, temperature, surface topography or ecology to...
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...of 100 cores of rupees. In this report, we will first analyze whether you have the potential to realize this dream in your life astrologically as per your natal chart. We will also analyze the astrological signatures for next 5 years w.r.t your natal chart and transit of each planet through your natal chart, to capture the potential ups and downs in your business during next 5 years. A) Basic Astrological Parameters: Your Birth Chart: The important parameters in your birth chart: Your Ascendant: Aquarius Your Sun-Sign: Libra Your Moon-Sign: Gemini Exalted Planet: Rahu & Ketu Debilitated Planet: Sun Retrograde Planet: Saturn Natal status of each of the planets in your chart: We have listed above the natal promise of all the 9 Vedic planets in the chart based on their status in the chart. There are likely to be lot of contradictions about their significance in different aspects of life. The same planet may be beneficial for a particular aspect in one’s life by it’s house location but it can be inauspicious for the same aspects in life because of the lordship of houses in the chart. One planet can be beneficial for a particular aspect in life and can promise great success and at the same time another planet can be most inauspicious and promise complete failure for...
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...Measuring Earth with a Stick Have you ever heard of the Greek mathematician and astronomer Eratosthenes? His name is probably best known among astronomers. Why do they think so highly of him? Eratosthenes was born about 276 B.C.E. and received some of his education in Athens, Greece. He spent a good part of his life, however, in Alexandria, Egypt, which at that time was under Greek rule. In about 200 B.C.E., Eratosthenes set out to determine the dimensions of the earth by using a simple stick. “Impossible!” you may say. How did he do it? In the city of Syene (now called Aswan), Eratosthenes observed that at noon on the first day of summer, the sun was directly overhead. He knew this because there was no shadow cast when the sunlight reached the bottom wells. However, at noon on the same day in the city of Alexandria, which was located 5,000 stadia (stadia were Greek units of length. Through the exact value varied locally, one stadium is believed to have been 530 to 600 feet) to the north of Syene, a shadow could be observed. That gave Eratosthenes an idea. Eratosthenes set up a gnomon, a simple upright stick. When the sun was overhead at noon, he measured the angle of the shadow that the stick cast in Alexandria. He determined the angle to be 7.2 degrees from vertical. Now, Eratosthenes believed the earth to be spherical, and he knew that there are 360 degrees in a circle. So he divided 360 by the angle he had measured, 7.2. The result? His angle was one...
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...How Tristan Steele Created Earth The Earth as we know it today, in its earliest existence, was a very small and insignificant mass; a package of everything needed to create. As it orbited around the sun, the centrifugal forces created by its rotation caused the Earth to grow and expand constantly. This mass’ only purpose, as it was instructed to do, was to orbit around the sun. It was not told how long to orbit, as Time did not exist yet; it was only told to orbit, and that’s what it did. Tristan Steele happened upon this object orbiting around the sun, and decided to use it to create a world. Tristan Steele, the Wanderer, was both man and god. He was privileged, yet equal. Tristan was quite enormous; so tall that he created distance. He had become to feel quite large, so he created Time to measure it. He then used his power to develop a plan. Within his plan was the ultimate way to create, through work. He was very lazy, so he created work, which was measured by Time. He worked through Time. As he found he needed something to express, he created emotion. He worked so hard and so long, that eventually even he needed a Time to Rest. So, he created day and night. Day and night were very different from many of his other creations, as they differentiated between Times so Tristan could keep track of when he would work and when he would Rest. While at Rest on the surface of his new found creations, the Earth grew around Tristan, conforming to his body, and conforming to his soul...
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