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Space newspeak or kill the countdown!

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The terminology used in space exploration is outdated and should be replaced by more relevant terminology. Most space-related terms are carried over from an era when launching a rocket was likened to firing an artillery shell. The new terminology should instead be akin to that used in aeronautics.

Author: Stine, G. Harry
Publisher: Dell Magazines
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1995
Usage, Space flight, Terminology, Astronautics, Jargon (Terminology)

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The moon pyramid

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NASA expects to postpone lunar exploration while planning a new space station, but budget cuts are effecting that program too. Public opinion, religion and space exploration are linked.

Author: Stine, G. Harry
Publisher: Dell Magazines
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1993
Planning, Astronautics and state, Space policy, Public opinion, Space shuttles, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Intermittents

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Intermittent problems occurring in research and everyday life are among the most vexing of problems. Researchers try to ignore the problem and will refuse to discuss it.

Author: Stine, G. Harry
Publisher: Dell Magazines
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1992
Evaluation, Research, Technology

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