Abstracts » Astronomy

Luna-Palooza! NASA's blueprint for returning to the Moon

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The existing NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin has urged NASA to develop a detailed study for the return to the Moon with the emphasis on the main components including spacecraft and launch vehicles needed for the plan to succeed. The Exploration Systems Architecture Study (ESAS) offers the most detailed explanation to date of how to turn the Vision for Space Exploration into reality.

Aims and objectives, Lunar probes, Griffin, Michael

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Europe: Once bitten, twice shy

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An assessment into whether the multi-polar vision of the world as promoted by some nations is applicable to space exploration or not, particularly the future of transatlantic cooperation in the field is presented. The European Space Agency (ESA) is looking for new partners to complete the International Space Station to implement NASA's new Space Vision.

Government domestic functions, International aspects, Outer space, Space policy

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Going up? Space elevator: a 21st Century solution for space transportation

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Engineers at High Lift Systems are researching a concept for a space elevator that would be comprised of a carbon fiber ribbon extending from the earth into geostationary orbit.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Planning, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Company business planning, Space elevators, High Lift Systems Inc.

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