a new age in space exploration
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A NEW AGE IN SPACE
EXPLORATION
Rachel JonesITMG 100 08
Technology Research Project
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Introduction
Exploration of space has fascinated people for thousands of years
Today’s technology has made aeronautics easier
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History of Moon Exploration
1957: Sputnik I 1964: First man
and woman in space
1969: Apollo 11
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NASA Lunar Chariot
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NASA Lunar ChariotNASA’s Lunar Chariot Prototype
Capacity 2 people
Color Gold
Steering 6 wheels, each with full, independent 360° turning
radius
Spacesuits Needed? No; Pressurized Compartments
Seats? No; 360° steering pedestal, located in back like a
chariot
Speed and Distance Top speeds of 10-20kph; Travel distances up to
1000km
Extra Features? Attachments available- bulldozer, plow and drill
[1] This table was compiled from information found on both NASA’s website and articles from the “New Scientist”
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Key Innovations
Pressurized Compartments
360° turning radius Speed and Distance
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NASA Lunar Chariot
TESTING OF LUNAR CHARIOT
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NASA’s Long Term Goals Begin robotic
missions to the moon
2020: Permanent human presence on moon (outside space station)
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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>.