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1space exploration — Investigation of the universe beyond Earth s atmosphere by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft. Study of the use of rockets for spaceflight began early in the 20th century. Germany s research on rocket propulsion in the 1930s led to… …
2Mir — This article is about the Soviet/Russian space station. For other uses, see Mir (disambiguation). Mir …
3STS-62 — Infobox Space mission mission name = STS 62 insignia = Sts 62 patch.png shuttle = Columbia launch pad = 39 B launch = March 4, 1994, 8:53:01 a.m. EST landing = March 18, 1994, 8:10:42 a.m. EST, KSC Runway 33 duration = 13 days, 23 hours, 16… …
4Treadmill with Vibration Isolation Stabilization — Astronaut Sunita Suni Williams bungeed to the TVIS treadmill aboard the International Space Station. The Treadmill with Vibration Isolation Stabilization System, commonly abbreviated as TVIS, is a treadmill for use on board the International… …
5International Space Station — ISS redirects here. For other uses, see ISS (disambiguation). International Space Station …
6Virgin Galactic — Infobox Company company name = Virgin Galactic company company type = Private company slogan = Space is Virgin territory foundation = 2004 location = New Mexico, USA key people = Richard Branson(UK) Will Whitehorn num employees = 30 owner =… …
7Human adaptation to space — Human physiological adaptation to space is a challenge faced in developing human spaceflight. The turn of the 21st century saw increased research into how humans can survive and work in space for long periods.Importance of subjectThe sum of… …
8Project Mercury — Duration 1959 1963 Goal Place Americans into orbit for as long as one day Achievements First manned flight: May 5, 1961 First orbital flight …
9Mathematics 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… …
10Space colonization — Artist Les Bossinas 1989 concept of Mars mission Space colonization (also called space settlement, space humanization, or space habitation) is the concept of permanent human habitation outside of Earth. Although hypothetical at the present time,… …
