Bobak-5, Hurst-4 27 November 2011 NHD Research Paper INSERT QUOTE HERE -INSERT AUTHOR TITLE INTRODUCTION Revolution, Reform, and Reaction is this year’s National History Day Theme. The topic of the space race and its accomplishments took a great reaction over the United States and Soviet Union. This is a subject worth getting to know more information about because it had a significant impact on both nations. The space race has affected present technology in many ways. The man landing on the moon was the most important of the things achieved in the space race.
Matters of cost-benefit analysis and the efficacy of the simulators in training have continued to engage this technological development. Research has shown that the training of United States Air Force pilots is more reliant on simulators than any other branch of the U.S. military. The early development of simulators was restricted in the genre of scientific fiction computer games and was purely meant to serve the purpose of entertainment. However, successive developments within the world of simulation saw the advancement in the technological element of the simulators leading to their use as implements of training. In this manner, simulators are important in enhancing the sense of realism for pilots.
NASA technology also has been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. Every aircraft utilizes technology pioneered by NASA. New industries have been built on space technology, including personal computers, advanced medical equipment, communications satellites, weather forecasting and natural resource mapping.
Weapons and technology of WW2 World War two was considered by many to be the first modern war which implement lots of new inventions that were never seen before. There were advancements in all fields of war from underwater sub-marines to atmospheric rockets. Air power: During WW1 aircraft were mostly made out of wood and canvas which resulted in them being slow and weak, because of this most aircraft were used for spying and not for air to air combat. In WW2 new aircraft such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Lancaster Bomber were developed. These aircraft were larger and stronger and could travel much faster which meant that planes could do more than ever before.
Armstrong was provided with many opportunities that continued to shape not only his professional career but his personal life. He flew aircraft that included a multitude of makes and models of aircraft. He was provided the advantage of attending multiple colleges, which nonetheless encouraged him to continue to chase his dream”NASA- National Aeronautics and Space Administration.” In addition to his dreams of outer space exploration, Neil Armstrong was awarded the American Dream of a wife and family. A successful career and a family to share it with seemed to be the very lifeblood of his dream. None of this would have been achieved without the vast opportunities we are granted simply by being American
Dylan Bell 11/12/09 Physics, Outer Space, and Biology Physicists, biologists, astrologers and astronomers have been making discoveries for many years and helping the world become a better place. Physics is a complex field of science involving the exploration of the structure of matter. Physicists use a lot of equipment such as lasers, telescopes, mass spectrometers, and more. Physicists find ways to apply physical rules and theories to conflicts in nuclear energy, electronics, materials, communication, and medical instruments, which can be used in every day society. Physicists can specialize in various different kinds of physics.
The Soviet Union dominated much of the early aspects of the space race. However, the United Stated used a methodical building approach that was achieved due to the earlier stages of the space race, Project Gemini and Mercury achievements, and the manned mission to the moon. The Space Race was a milestone in human history, its beginning will always be remembered as a race between two battling super powers of the time. Astronaut Neil Armstrong fulfilled as dream as old as humanity as he took the first human steps onto a planetary body, “That's one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind."
I think that this mission impacted the world because it was more of a dry run then anything. It was a practice to see how every played out and the fact that it all worked out in everyone's favor gave society hope that maybe one day we would be able to travel in space. It was the very first manned craft and fortunately not the last. Mercury Redstone 3 Freedom 7 was testing what alterations needed to be made to the boosters. Although there were many major changes the mission was one of NASA's many and first major
With technology that runs the life’s of millions, and the constant need to obtain anything and everything without a price, Lao-Tzu would hang his head in shock at the life we have grown so quick to know. There are places in the government and in the life of today that Lao-Tzu would think inadequate for living; however, we must look at what in our life meets his guidelines as well. Modern American society is not perfect. The ways of the world have changed since 6th century BC and life has become much more complicated all the while striving to make things simpler. The way technology has driven the last half of a century has changed life astronomically.
While it is true that Earth has benefitted from past space exploration, it remains very important for the leaders of America to weigh the pros and cons of further exploration. They must take into consideration today’s economy and the fact that many people are much more concerned about their jobs here on Earth, rather than worrying about exploring other planets. American exploration of Mars began in the late 1990s, and since that time, the United States has sent eight different vehicles to the Red Planet (Kluger 24). All of this exploration has been very expensive for the American taxpayers. Recently, the idea of privatizing the business of sending cargo and astronauts into low-earth orbit has become a reality.