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A New Age In Space Exploration

Rachel Jones ITMG 100 08 Technology Research Project. A New Age In Space Exploration. Introduction. Exploration of space has fascinated people for thousands of years Today’s technology has made aeronautics easier. History of Moon Exploration. 1957: Sputnik I

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A New Age In Space Exploration

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  1. Rachel Jones ITMG 100 08 Technology Research Project A New Age In Space Exploration

  2. Introduction • Exploration of space has fascinated people for thousands of years • Today’s technology has made aeronautics easier

  3. History of Moon Exploration • 1957: Sputnik I • 1964: First man and woman in space • 1969: Apollo 11

  4. NASA Lunar Chariot

  5. [1]This table was compiled from information found on both NASA’s website and articles from the “New Scientist” NASA Lunar Chariot

  6. Key Innovations • Pressurized Compartments • 360° turning radius • Speed and Distance

  7. NASA Lunar Chariot • TESTING OF LUNAR CHARIOT

  8. NASA’s Long Term Goals • Begin robotic missions to the moon • 2020: Permanent human presence on moon (outside space station)

  9. References • Dean, Brandi. "NASA's Newest Concept Vehicle Takes Off-Roading out of this World." NASA. 27 Feb. 2008. NASA. 17 Nov. 2008 <http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/news/releases/2008/H08-068.html>. • "The History of Moon Exploration." Nuffield Project. 24 Sept. 2002. University of Bradford. 17 Nov. 2008 <http://www.telescope.org/nuffield/pas/moon/moon7.html>. • McKenna, Phil. "Lunar Chariot Prepares to Tear up Some Moon Dust." Space. 25 Mar. 2008. NewScientist. 17 Nov. 2008 <http://www.newscientist.com/article/ dn13529-lunar-chariot-prepares-to-tear-up-some-moon-dust.html>. • "No Spacesuits Needed in New Lunar Rover." Space. 27 Oct. 2008. NewScientist. 17 Nov. 2008 <http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn15047>. • Shiga, David. "Giant Robots Could Carry Lunar Bases on Their Backs." Space. 4 Apr. 2008. NewScientist. 17 Nov. 2008 <http://www.newscientist.com/article/ dn13590-giant-robots-could-carry-lunar-bases-on-their-backs.html>.

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