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• Space Station Freedom — was the name given to NASA s project to construct a permanently manned Earth orbiting space station. Although approved by then president Ronald Reagan and announced in the 1984 State of the Union Address, Freedom was never constructed or… …   Wikipedia

• space exploration — Investigation of the universe beyond Earth s atmosphere by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft. Study of the use of rockets for spaceflight began early in the 20th century. Germany s research on rocket propulsion in the 1930s led to… …   Universalium

• Space rendezvous — A space rendezvous is an orbital maneuver during which two spacecraft, one of which is often a space station, arrive at the same orbit and approach to a very close distance (e.g. within visual contact). Rendezvous requires a precise match of the… …   Wikipedia

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• space station — space station, adj. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. Also called space platform. [1940 45] * * * Manned artificial structure designed to revolve …   Universalium

• Space stations and habitats in popular culture — Space stations and habitats are an important element in popular culture.Space stations are smaller structures where people usually stay for limited periods.A space habitat, also called space colony, orbital colony, space city, or space settlement …   Wikipedia

• Space exploration — is the use of astronomy and space technology to explore outer space. [cite web | url = http://adc.gsfc.nasa.gov/adc/education/space ex/exploration.html | title = How Space is Explored | publisher = NASA] Physical exploration of space is conducted …   Wikipedia

• Space accidents and incidents — Space accidents, either during operations or training for spaceflights, have killed 22 astronauts (five percent of all people who have been in space, two percent of individual spaceflights), and a much larger number of ground crew. This article… …   Wikipedia

• space shuttle — ► NOUN ▪ a rocket launched spacecraft able to land like an unpowered aircraft, used for journeys between earth and craft orbiting the earth …   English terms dictionary

• Space shuttles in fiction — Even before the first space shuttle was launched, science fiction filmmakers were featuring the craft in their productions. The laws of physics have traditionally been no impediment to creativity, as some of the following demonstrate:On screenThe …   Wikipedia

• Orbiting Vehicle — Not to be confused with Orbiter Vehicle. Orbiting Vehicle or OV, originally designated SATAR, was a series of American satellites operated by the US Air Force, launched between 1965 and 1971. Forty seven satellites were built, of which forty… …   Wikipedia