Abstracts - faqs.org

Abstracts

Astronomy

Search abstracts:
Abstracts » Astronomy

The pace picks up down at the cape

Article Abstract:

Cape Canaveral, the top spaceport in the US, has been bustling with activity since the beginning of 1995. One rocket has already been launched and more launches are scheduled to follow. In addition, the Orbiter Docking System, which will link US and Russian spacecraft in space, was installed in the Space Shuttle during this period.

Author: Banke, Jim
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1995
Management, Space flight

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

Range safety debated as Air Force plans changes

Article Abstract:

The general public's safety is on the line as the Air Force continues to use antiquated equipment for monitoring rocket and missile launches. The equipment upgrading program of the Air Force is three years behind schedule and Congress is to blame for the slow release of needed funds.

Author: Banke, Jim
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1999
Planning, Evaluation, Safety and security measures, United States. Air Force, Launch complexes (Astronautics), Ground support systems (Astronautics)

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

How long will this column be called Cape News?

Article Abstract:

White Sands, NM, is increasingly becoming the favorite site of NASA officials for launching new space shuttles. It may soon eclipse the popularity of Cape Canaveral as the aerospace center of the country.

Author: Banke, Jim
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1996
Space shuttles, Space shuttle launching

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Rockets (Aeronautics), Rockets (Vehicles), Cape Canaveral, Rocket launching
Similar abstracts:
  • Abstracts: Sharpening the focus on the space vision. Health care and safety in the U.S. space program. Making the pursuit of space a place for all: minority graduates and their participation in the U.S. space program
  • Abstracts: The need for a space frontier. NASA: between a rock and a hard place. Life on Mars
  • Abstracts: Common goal unites space advocates. Heady days for space. A woman takes command
  • Abstracts: Preparing for life in space. Space tourism: getting beyond the giggle factor. Rediscovering the moon
  • Abstracts: Shuttle schedule in disarray. Shuttle's summer successes. 1995: a big year for the space shuttle
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.
Some parts © 2025 Advameg, Inc.