Space Exploration Beyond The 1990's / Space Stations :
This 7 page research paper looks at the future of U.S. space
exploration in light of its somewhat turbulent past. Specifically
examined is a proposal to build a space station which will
conduct extensive research for the benefit of mankind. The role
of NASA, relevant political controversy, and financial obstacles
to building such a station are discussed. Growing environmental
problems caused by space debris are of particular importance to
this discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Spaceexp.wps

Review of the 1998 Article: “Mission Control – Politics, Not
Size, Is the Real Threat to Megaprojects at NASA” : This 5
page report discusses NASA’s Apollo I, Apollo XIII, and The
Challenger disasters and whether or not there was a common
thread in the various decision making processes that ultimately
led to the problems encountered by each of the missions. No
secondary sources. BWapollo.wps

Space Commercialization / SPACEHAB, Inc. : A 15 page
research paper that first explores commercialization of space
and the space industry then focuses on SPACEHAB, Inc., the
sole producer and provider habitable space modules. A brief
history of SPACEHAB, acquisitions, contracts and financial
data is provided. For clarity and comparison, 5 tables are
presented reflecting the financial health of the company. The
paper concludes with a financial analysis. Bibliography lists 12
sources. Spacehab.wps

The Infrared Space Observatory : This 10 page report on the
European Space Agency’s Infrared Space Observatory (ISO)
gives an overview of what the ISO’s investigations are
revealing, why its observations are in demand, and how its
discoveries are beginning to rewrite the textbooks on
astronomy. Bibliography lists four sources. Infrared.wps

The Possibility Of Life On Mars : This 7 page paper reviews
the vast amount of information scientists currently have about
life on Mars and speculates on what else might be discovered.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Marslife.wps

The Rings of Saturn : A 5 page research paper exploring
aspects of Saturn's Rings. Topics include hypotheses of
composition of the rings, leakage from the rings, the latest ring
found, and what scientists hope the Cassini will reveal.
Bibliography included. Satring.wps

Active Volcanoes On The Planet Venus : A 2 page paper on
findings from the early 1990's which show a number of
geologic activities on the Earth's "twin" planet Venus,--
including live volcanoes and dramatic faulting. It is concluded
that while the "case" of active volcanoes on Venus has not yet
been entirely settled, there is indeed plenty of room for future
research. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Venusact.wps

Sun Spots & Scientific Controversy : A 5 page definitonal
overview of what sun spots are, how they are formed, etc; The
writer is particularly concerned with what sun spots say about
the future..Some scientists have initiated great controversy by
bringing up issues concerning their potentially harmful effects--
even the suggestion that sunspots are indicative of another Ice
Age ! Research is analyzed and it is concluded that while it
seems as though scientists do have strong reason to believe that
sun spots have a significant correlation to weather and the
environment, they can not yet agree with certainty upon what
implications they might have for our future. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Sunspots.wps

Supernovas -- Stars On Their Death Bed : This 6 page
research paper describes the phenomenon of supernova, their
various types, and occurrences. Research concerning particular
supernovas (1987a, 1993j, etc;) is presented and the specific
processes as we understand them thus far are explained in great
detail. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Supernov.wps

Quasars : An 11 page discussion of quasars. Defines quasar
and discusses their relevance to the galaxies in which they exist.
Discusses astronomical theory and the methodologies such as
red shift and gravitational lens’ used to quantify various aspects
of quasars such as size and distance from the earth.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. PPquasar.wps
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