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21Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… …
22Laptop — A desktop replacement laptop with its 18.4 inch screen showing its technical specifications. A laptop, also called a notebook,[1][2] is a personal computer for …
23Space station — The International Space Station in May 2011 A space station (or orbital station) is a spacecraft capable of supporting a crew which is designed to remain in space (most commonly in low Earth orbit) for an extended period of time, and to which… …
24Cropping (animal) — This article is about the partial removal of the ears of animals. For removal of human ears, see Cropping (punishment). A Dogo Guatemalteco with cropped ears Cropping is the removal of part or all of the pinnae or auricles, the external visible… …
25International Space Station program — The International Space Station program is tied together by a complex set of legal, political and financial agreements between the fifteen nations involved in the project, governing ownership of the various components, rights to crewing and… …
26space station — space station, adj. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. Also called space platform. [1940 45] * * * Manned artificial structure designed to revolve …
27Tiangong — For other uses, see Tiangong (disambiguation). Tiangong (Chinese: 天宫; pinyin: Tiāngōng; literally Heavenly Palace ) is a space station program of the People s Republic of China, with the goal of creating a Mir class space station. This program is …
28James Webb Space Telescope — General information Organization NASA[1], with significant contributions from ESA and CSA …
29Flight controller — Flight controllers are personnel who aid in the operations of a space flight, working in Mission Control Centers such as NASA s Mission Control Center, or ESA s Operations Center. Flight controllers sit at computer consoles and use telemetry to… …
30List of Mir spacewalks — A view of …
