Curiousity, NASA Mars landed sucessfully touched down at aprox 3.30pm est after 7 minute decent. Saw it on ABC. I hope the martians don,t mind.........Bill
The Martians did arrive here some years ago and when we heard about it on the radio the population went into meltdown, I haven't been listening to Mars radio today but it would be interesting to hear their news broadcast tonight.
On a more serious thought how many children could have been vaccinated and how many fed for what this little venture cost
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The Martians did arrive here some years ago and when we heard about it on the radio the population went into meltdown, I haven't been listening to Mars radio today but it would be interesting to hear their news broadcast tonight.
On a more serious thought how many children could have been vaccinated and how many fed for what this little venture cost
On a more serious thought how many children could have been vaccinated and how many fed for what this little venture cost
And then the guy who was being interviewed on the radio this morning said that if the landing did go wrong, they'd just start all over again. No Moral justification at all as far as I'm concerned.
Watched it live on he ABC TV news channel and loved the reaction of the people at NASA, a very happy lot of nerds, It was like their own nerd Olympic event..
I am all for space exploration as it satisfies one of humanities basic urges, curiosity. Also, the way we are treating mother Earth now days there may very well be a need in the future to put what we know about space exploration to use & find ourselves a new home.
We may also have to deflect or destroy an incoming object like a rogue meteorite from hitting the planet which has happened in the past so, the more technology we have to do with space flight, the safer I feel.
The technology which evolves from these 'space' missions also have far reaching effects on the way we live as shown by these inovations listed below:
Firefighting Equipment: Apollo technology has been used to produce a lighter breathing system for firefighters. The new system weighs about 20 pounds (9 kg) and has a mask with greater peripheral vision.
Firefighting Strategy: European Space Agency satellites will provide information on fire locations. This can be used to help develop firefighting strategy. This program has been tested and is scheduled to begin use in 2000.
Vision Research: Landstat and Skylab technology is used to check the human eye for refractive error and cornea or lens obstruction.
Global Positioning Satellites: Satellites orbiting the Earth, Earth monitoring stations, and navigation receivers provide accurate positioning for ships, ground vehicles, airplanes and hand-held use. This technology has both military and non-military uses.
Cordless Tools: A handheld drill developed by Black & Decker and NASA for moon soil samples has been modified for use in a line of cordless tools. This cordless technology is now used in building construction, home handyman areas, gardening, and the operating room.
MRI Technology: Another spinoff into the medical field is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
Active Pixel Sensor: This improved image technology requires less power, is less expensive and is smaller than previous technology. It has provided better images for camcorders, digital cameras, night vision and x-rays.
Ventricular Assist Device - DeBakey Blood Pump: Using Space Shuttle turbine technology, a small blood pump has been developed. It can by used temporarily until a heart transplant is available or used to help pump blood while an injured heart repairs itself. It might also have potential as a permanent implant.
Scratch Resistant Lenses: Combining NASA space helmet visor technology with Foster Grants internal research, scratch resistant lenses are available for sunglasses and prescription lenses.
Tsunami Tracking: A satellite circling the Earth receives transmissions from undersea detectors. It provides accurate information on tsunami size and strength.
Corrective Back Brace: NASA technology was used to develop a back brace for people with scoliosis. This brace is an alternative to surgery.
Archaeology: Space Shuttle radar images help locate ancient cities, roads, and ruins. This helps pinpoint archaeological areas faster. This technology helped locate the lost city of Ubar which is located in Oman.
Document Preservation: NASA is helping design a new protective case to preserve the National Archives' copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Anti-Corrosion Coatings: NASA required coatings to cover and protect launch structures from exhaust, temperature changes, ocean spray, and fog. Coatings containing zinc dust and potassium silicate resist corrosion. Today these coatings are used on statues such as the Statue of Liberty, bridges, pipelines, military tanks, and power stations.
Foam Cushioning: NASA developed a protective foam cushion for use on the Space Shuttle and airlines. The foam provides impact protection and distributes body weight over the entire cushion. This spin-off has use with helmets, wheelchair cushions, and other medical needs.
Liquid-Cooled Garments: For the Apollo program, water-cooled garments were developed to protect astronauts from the Moons high temperatures. These garments can reduce body heat by 40 - 60%. Currently, this technology is used by race car drivers, nuclear reactor workers, lumber mill workers, and military assigned to desert stations. In addition, people with medical conditions like Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (lack of sweat glands), cystic fibrosis, and bad burns can benefit from using these garments.
Hang Gliders: Hang gliders or parawings resulted from early NASA investigations into using parawings as a method of returning payloads from space to Earth. Now, many recreational and commercial uses have been found for hang gliders. Also, the Armys Golden Knights team uses parawings in their program.
Radiant Barrier: Metallized plastics were used for the Apollo missions to enable astronauts to have a temperature controlled working area. These special plastics insulate the spacecraft from extreme hot and cold. Today, this technology is used on Earth in the construction industry, food transportation, and other areas where temperature control is important. Space technology has helped make our life on Earth so much better. It has helped improve our quality of life and our environment. If you would like more information on space spin-offs, you can check out the Space Technology Hall of Fame or the information provided by NASA. Youll be amazed at how many innovations come from space.
Sorry to bore everyone but I love it all
Cheers
Jon
-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Tuesday 7th of August 2012 09:11:47 AM
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Hi Jon I couldn't agree more, if we ever stop seeking for new knowledge we will revert to the dark ages when seeking knowledge was very bad, if we want more money for hospitals, schools etc,there is plenty of money, if we just stop waging war on other nations.
The Martians did arrive here some years ago and when we heard about it on the radio the population went into meltdown, I haven't been listening to Mars radio today but it would be interesting to hear their news broadcast tonight.
