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Space Shuttle Launches Are Counting Down

By: Annette Mardis

Hearing the rumbling roar of rocket engines is just one reason to travel to the Titusville area and experience a live launch before the space shuttle program is history. more...

Zero Gravity and Bone Loss During Space Flight

By: Lawrence Koppy

As an astronaut's body adjusts to the weightless environment of space where strong bones aren't necessary it requires less calcium for the skeletal system. more...

Mars Direct Journey to Mars

By: Trevor Lewis

It has been suggested that a Mars Direct mission will involve extremely high risk from radiation, the effects of zero-gravity and other factors. These can be overcome. more...

Mars Direct Mission Versus 90-Day Report

By: Trevor Lewis

With Mars Direct, NASA can send a crewed mission to Mars and back, with a long stay on the surface, using existing technology and within 10 years. more...

NASA's Ares 1-X Rocket Launch Rescheduled

By: Christopher Clayton

Standing majestically on the launch pad Ares 1-X holds the hopes and possible future of NASA on its slender frame. Because of the weather, these dreams remain grounded. more...

General Information on How Rockets Work

By: Christopher Clayton

With its simple design, a rocket can have explosive results. Knowing the components of a rocket is important for understanding how they create their powerful lift. more...

Missions to the Moon and Mars

By: Dr. David Warmflash

With the first flights of NASA's new Orion spacecraft to take place over the next several years, new human voyages beyond low Earth orbit may inspire a new generation. more...

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