Carl Sagan’s “The Demon-Haunted World -- Science As A
Candle In The Dark” : A 5 page paper in which the writer
provides an overview of Sagan's book. Demon-Haunted World
challenges many of theories formed from developments in
science and technology regarding space travel and the presence
of life from other worlds. The paper contends that Sagan's
challenging of current scientific myths supports his theory that
increases in science and technology have developed into a social
focus. No additional sources cited. Carls.wps

Zubrin & Wagner / The Case for Mars -- Settling the Red
Planet : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Zubrin &
Wagner's book which examines the importance of Mars
exploration. The writer demonstrates the applicability of their
work in science and technology and demonstrates why it is
important to the overall efficacy of the space program.
Zubrin.wps

Sputnik : A 7 page paper discussing sputnik. The history of
sputnik is discussed, which involves the various effects and
influences the launching of this satellite had upon the general
condition of te American people. The race in space was, for all
purposes, nothing more than a reflection of the race in the arms
department. Russia’s ability to launch satellites was directly
related to their ability to launch nuclear warheads into the
United States, and as such the American people were greatly
disturbed. While this space race went on for some years, it
eventually slowed down and became null and void, altering into
a real concern for space travel as opposed to a concern for
warfare. Bibliography lists 7 sources. RAsput.wps

Satellite Communications : A 12 page paper that provides an
overview of the development of satellite communications since
Sputnik. The writer also outlines the issues and international
impacts of this type of technology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Commsati.wps

The Use of Satellites in Wireless Communication : A 10
page research paper discussing the increasing use of satellite
technology in the wireless communication industry. This paper
discusses a description of the subject matter, the current state of
technology in this field, and then presents the advantages,
disadvantages and present and future trends in the use of
satellites in wireless communications systems.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Wiresat.wps

Gaps Between Theory and Application of Satellite
Communications: This 11 page report discusses the gaps
between the theories related to satellite communications and
their applications as compared with the actual practice being
utilized or expanded upon. An ever-increasing number of
applications of international communications satellite
technology have developed in the past forty years but many of
those applications are still variations on the communications
theme. This paper both discusses satellites and their capabilities
but also examines the number of potential satellite applications
that have received little attention or development. Bibliography
lists 11 sources. BWsat.rtf

The Probability of Intelligent Life Forms on Other Planets :
In 5 pages the author discusses the probability of intelligent life
forms on other plants around other stars. When one considers
the "alien life form" concept, it is generally in a humorous or
scary way as portrayed in the great number of sci-fi movies
about aliens. One movie has been shown in recent years that is
more real to life than imaginable. That movie is "Contact,"
which starred Jodie Foster as Ph.D. Astronomer Ellie Arroway.
Although the movie was science fiction, it was real enough to
make viewers ponder the real possibility of intelligent life on
other planets around other stars. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Lifeform.wps
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