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Space transportation using tethers

Article Abstract:

Space elevators or tethers can help to overcome the enormous expense associated with conventional launch costs. By providing cheap access to space, tethers can spur the development of colonies in space.

Author: Pearson, Jerome
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1996

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Benefits of space exploration to the practice of medicine

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Space exploration offers numerous benefits to the medical profession. These include the integration of telecommunications and medicine and the provision of new laboratory and test facilities.

Author: Collier, James D., Doarn, Charles R.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1997
Analysis, Medicine, Practice, Medical practice, Medical innovations

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