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Our man-made moons

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Several space stations have been conceptualized in the past which include the Skylab and Salyut of the Americans and Russians, respectively. Older versions either had flawed designs or were figments of the imagination. All of them were conceived with the plan to conquer outer space.

Author: Carroll, Michael, Chaikin, Andrew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
Usage, Space stations

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Mr. Potato-head: future astronaut

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NASA scientists are conducting extensive research to evaluate the feasibility of using potatoes as a major oxygen source in future space travels. They believe that potatoes are comparable to mechanical systems with regard to oxygen production.

Author: Carroll, Michael
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
Potatoes

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Personal: human seeks alien

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Issues concerning whether or not man is alone in the universe are discussed. An account of NASA's search for lifeforms on the planets and moons in the earth's solar system is presented.

Author: Ferris, Timothy
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
Cover Story, Life on other planets, Extraterrestrial life, Unidentified flying objects, Human-alien encounters, UFO sightings

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Subjects list: Research, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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