...The purpose of the Apollo missions was to land men on the moon. President Kennedy wanted this to happen to show American ingenuity. The main motivation behind the Apollo program was curiosity. People wanted to know about the moon in greater detail. Everybody can see the moon obviously, but scientists wanted to know what is was like on the moon’s surface. Some questions asked that led to the Apollo missions include: How can we get a better understanding of our moon? Is it possible to send humans to other worlds? What is the moon made of? Many discoveries were made from the Apollo missions. One of them was about the moon’s surface. We found out that the moon’s surface is very similar to the earth’s surface in the...
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...If you have seen Apollo 13, you know that a man named Jim Lovell and his crew were miraculously brought back to Earth after relentless efforts of crew and mission control. What were even the points of sending this crew out into space? As many assumed, and as answered in the following quote by the man, Jim Lovell, himself, it was to win: “As many would have assumed, and as Apollo 13 was actually going to be the first scientific Apollo flight. If you remember, there was a great space race between the Russians and ourselves. It started out in 1961 when Kennedy said we'd put a man on the Moon. This was a technical challenge, not so much of a scientific expedition. So 11 was successful. And just to prove that we could do it, because there were...
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...“The Event of the Moon Disaster” written by William Safire was prepared for President Nixon to announce to the public just in case something happened to the Apollo 11 mission, which nothing did luckily. The subject of the speech was about Apollo 11 crashing and how Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin shall rest in peace.It also addresses that there is now hope for mankind in their sacrifice and they both were laying down their lives and they died in the search for truth and understanding. The speech was written for the families, friends, and the nation that would mourn over Armstrong and Aldrin. Safire is also saying that for centuries man has looked at stars and wondered what it would be like in outer-space and just because of this mission happening,...
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...Introduction There are many significant factors which lead to the moon landing. These are some of the important dates and the missions in the space history; first successful orbital launch was of the Soviet unmanned Sputnik 1; mission on 4 October 1957. The satellite is believed to have orbited Earth at a height of about 160 miles; Yuri Gagarin was the first human to journey into outer space, when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth on 12 April 1961. On July 22nd 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon and Buzz Aldrin the second. Dr Wernher von Braun Dr Wernher von Braun was a German rocket engineer and designer and an aerospace. He was the designer of the famous but destructive V2 rockets. The Soviet Army was about 200 miles from his office in 1945 when von Braun assembled his planning staff and asked them to decide how and to who should surrender. Afraid of the well-known Soviet cruelty to prisoners of war, von Braun and his keen staff decided to try to surrender to the Americans. Kammler (a high ranked officer) had ordered relocation of von Braun's team to central Germany; however, a conflicting order from an army chief ordered them to join the army and...
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...Moon The Moon (Latin: Luna) is the Earth's only natural satellite.[e][f][8] Although not the largest natural satellite in the Solar System, it is, among the satellites of major planets, the largest relative to the size of the object it orbits (its primary) [g][h] and, after Jupiter's satellite Io, it is the second most dense satellite among those whose densities are known. The Moon is in synchronous rotation with Earth, always showing the same face with its near side marked by dark volcanic maria that fill between the bright ancient crustal highlands and the prominent impact craters. It is the most luminous object in the sky after the Sun. Although it appears a very bright white, its surface is actually dark, with a reflectance just slightly higher than that of worn asphalt. Its prominence in the sky and its regular cycle of phases have, since ancient times, made the Moon an important cultural influence on language, calendars, art, and mythology. The Moon's gravitational influence produces the ocean tides and the slight lengthening of the day. The Moon's current orbital distance is about thirty times the diameter of Earth, causing it to have an apparent size in the sky almost the same as that of the Sun. This allows the Moon to cover the Sun nearly precisely in total solar eclipse. This matching of apparent visual size is a coincidence. The Moon's linear distance from Earth is currently increasing at a rate of 3.82±0.07 cm per year, but this rate is not constant.[9] The Moon...
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...Lab 11 Assignment Part 1: Exploring the Moon I- How many Apollo missions were there and what years did they take place? 1. Apollo 1 on January 27, 1967 2. Apollo 7 on October 11, 1968 3. Apollo 8 on December 21, 1968 4. Apollo 9 on March 3, 1969 5. Apollo 10 on May 18, 1969 6. Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969 7. Apollo 12 on November 14, 1969 8. Apollo 13 on April 11, 1970 9. Apollo 14 on January 31, 1971 10. Apollo 15 on July 26, 1971 11. Apollo 16 on April 16, 1972 12. Apollo 17 on December 7, 1972 Apollo 2 and 3 (these were no craft named) Apollo 4 (Also called AS-501) on November 9, 1967. Apollo 5 (also called AS-204) on January 22, 1968. Apollo 6 (Also called AS-502) on April 4, 1968. There were 17 in total. II- How many of the missions orbited the Moon and how many landed? Which ones? * Apollo 8 and Apollo 10 orbited the Moon and returned. * Apollo 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and Apollo 17 landed on the Moon. A total of 6. III- Unfortunately, there was an accident early on. Which mission was it? The mission that suffered a tragic accident was Apollo 1. Part 2: Venus I- How many Venera Missions (Russian) were there? Over what time period did these missions occur? Did any of the crafts actually land on the surface? What happened? * Venera 1 in 1961 - Venera 8 in 1972 * Venera 2 and 3 in 1965 - Venera 9 and 10 in 1975 * Venera 4 in 1967 - Venera 11 and 12 in 1978 ...
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...State the primary reasons for the organization’s existence from an analysis of the mission, vision, values, and goals. (Andrea) Having an organizational mission is an organization's main reason for existence? It often reflects the values and beliefs of top managers in an organization (Bart, C.K., Fall, 1998). A mission statement is the broad definition of the Baderman Island Resort. When a resort has a good mission statement it inspires employees and provides a focus. Baderman Island is a luxury all-inclusive resort that offers remarkable amenities visitors. The hotel has a spa, recreation centers, botanical garden, shopping stores, and amazing restaurants. The resort’s mission is to provide excellent service to its customers, members, and guests by offering them the best in terms of operation, lodging, facilities, and dining. Mission statements are crucial for organizations to prosper and grow within the organization (Yeargin, B, May, 1996). Baderman Island Resort mission statement acknowledge the resort's strengths and then inform employees where to direct their efforts in order to take advantage of those strengths. The mission statement of Baderman is very straightforward and simple. The values and beliefs of Baderman are the core of this strong mission statement. Developing a mission statement can help business realize their vision because businesses are driven by vision and high aspirations. The Vision statement of Baderman’s Island Resort reflect the ideal image...
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...An Ocean of Time and Space: Two Final Frontiers “In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue…” is the beginning of a poem we have all come to know and recognize as the story of Christopher Columbus’ expedition and their discovery of the Americas. It is the story of a new world, one that we can now call home, and one that continues to thrive as one of the most giving, fruitful, and defining lands on this planet. It is without a doubt the most important and revolutionizing moment in modern history. There are many theories to disprove that Columbus was actually the first discover the Americas, however it was his arrival that brought the Americas to the attention of all the European nations. Columbus was a pioneer who had the courage to venture into the unknown and find what was left to be discovered in a world that seems so small today, yet was so vast 500 years ago. Looking back upon his discovery today, it is easy to grasp and belittle the accomplishment he achieved as an inevitable conclusion, however when compared to a current unknown it is just as easy to grasp the magnitude of his finding. Today we refer to space as the “final frontier,” however, it seems unfair to refer to something as vast and limitless as outer space as one frontier. It is regarded as the last unknown to be conquered by human knowledge and innovation, and is by far the most puzzling mystery we have ever faced. There are infinite questions to be answered and a very few definite answers that can be given...
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...A mission that would bring about one of the greatest leaps forward in human history, the Apollo 11 spaceflight was a tremendous event that had a profound impact on the advancement of space exploration. Consequently, it attracted attention worldwide, leading to its coverage within news articles and magazines, as well as mentions within other forms of media. Such is represented within the various Apollo 11 texts, which all demonstrate effectiveness in fulfilling their individual purpose through the utilization of rhetorical devices and appeals. Intended as a speech for Richard Nixon should the mission have been unsuccessful, “In Event of Moon Disaster” incorporates artful syntax through parallelism for the purpose of commending the astronauts’...
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...Abstract This essay touches on the issue of NASA funding. It tries to persuade NASA as well as the government to increase funding for NASA’s manned space missions. It uses substantial evidence from many sources to help make its argument valid as well as persuasive. Within the essay there is a brief introduction stating the thesis for the topic followed by a background section. This section helps to better explore the topic at hand. The main body of the argument revolves around the reasons with evidence for the thesis statement with refutation. Finally, the conclusion draws everything together by restating the thesis with reasons, and helping to better answer the question of whether funding should be increased for the space program. Introduction “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!” These words of Neil Armstrong as he took his first steps onto the moon signified one of the greatest achievements of the modern world, and the American space program. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration have been responsible for many stupendous achievements not only for the U.S., but for humans abroad. As of February 2006, their mission statement has been to, “pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.” What is the ultimate goal of NASA’s work? Do all of the discoveries we make benefit the general population? Will exploring the universe and searching for life on other planets help us gain the big picture of where we...
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...Moon This article is about Earth's Moon. For moons in general, see Natural satellite. For other uses, see Moon (disambiguation). The Moon Full moon as seen from Earth's northern hemisphere Designations Adjective lunar, selenic Orbital characteristics Perigee 362,570 km (0.0024 AU) (356,400–370,400 km) Apogee 405,410 km (0.0027 AU) (404,000–406,700 km) Semi-major axis 384,399 km (0.00257 AU)[1] Eccentricity 0.0549[1] Orbital period 27.321582 d (27 d 7 h 43.1 min[1]) Synodic period 29.530589 d (29 d 12 h 44 min 2.9 s) Average orbital speed 1.022 km/s Inclination 5.145° to the ecliptic[2] (between 18.29° and 28.58° to Earth's equator)[1] Longitude of ascending node regressing by one revolution in 18.6 years Argument of perigee progressing by one revolution in 8.85 years Satellite of Earth Physical characteristics Mean radius 1,737.10 km (0.273 Earths)[1][3] Equatorial radius 1,738.14 km (0.273 Earths)[3] Polar radius 1,735.97 km (0.273 Earths)[3] Flattening 0.00125 Circumference 10,921 km (equatorial) Surface area 3.793 × 107 km2 (0.074 Earths) Volume 2.1958 × 1010 km3 (0.020 Earths) Mass 7.3477 × 1022 kg (0.0123 Earths[1]) Mean density 3.3464 g/cm3[1] Equatorial surface gravity ...
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...Dakota and North Dakota. McBride’s aim customers are from white collar experts and senior citizens buying first and second houses to families and persons in need of buying recreational venues. With the aspirations in broadening its user range, McBride requires new aims for an advertising tactic. When cultivating a marketing tactic, there are four fundamental procedures in the mechanism. Initially, McBride is obliged to explain and expound their mission. According to the site analyzed, it is necessary that McBride is obliged to furnish their mission in order to initiate. There is a necessity to improve the company’s mission concerning customer assistance and customer contentment. In relation to the phrase "A company’s mission should not focus and revolve around acquiring revenues – they are just the compensation for establishing relationships for users. It must concentrate on user comfort and connections the corporation wanted to establish.” (Armstrong & Kotler, 2011, p 40). The succeeding procedure is utilizing the company’s mission as a protocol McBride decide goal for each department of the company to accomplish the ultimate aim: broadening its user range. McBride will arrange a business document according to the preceding procedures the company shall observe at the latest business to conclude what is effective and ineffective and establish tactics for development. The three initial procedures in the mechanism include conclusions on a corporate phase while the end stage corresponds...
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...and human history will forever be remembered. The Gemini Program’s main intension was to innovate and improve the safety of space travel. The improvements and accomplishments reached because of Project Gemini were necessary to link the success of the Apollo Space Program started by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and the Mercury Project. More objectives set out by the Gemini Program included: increasing the length of time an unmanned shuttle can stay in flight, not only successfully but safely maneuvering a spacecraft to reach the rendezvous sight, and conducting experiments while in orbit to guarantee the safety of future launches and flights. When Canadian aerodynamicist, Jim Chamberlin designed the Gemini Program he was certainly ambitious in planning out his intensions regarding the future of space travel. The Gemini Program didn’t reach success or accomplish all of its goals in one mission; its achievements were realized through hard work and a multitudinous of missions into the cosmos. The groundbreaking first Gemini mission took place on April 8, 1964. This mission dealt with the launching of an unmanned spacecraft into Earth’s orbit. The orbital returned four days later on April 12, 1964 and the first Gemini mission was a...
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...Riordan Manufacturing Strategic Plan Executive Summary Riordan Manufacturing Incorporated has seen success over the last few years. At Riordan, staying profitable has not been an issue. To stay competitive within their industry the organization wants to promote growth, but because of a performance gap, which is preventing Riordan from achieving more revenue and accomplishing specific monetary goals by 2013, this new strategic plan in developed. Team B recognizes the dilemma, found an objective, explored options, and recognizes the ideal solutions. The issue is how to bridge the performance gap with a purpose to increase revenue from $40 million to $50 million by 2013 (Apollo Group, Inc., 2006). Through a SWOT analysis and further research, Team B realizes that there are options available to overcome and take advantage of this area of opportunity. To reach the long and short-term goals of Riordan, a differentiation focus is the most beneficial competitive strategy to manage threats, trends, and opportunities. The differentiation focus will make sure to dial in on specific endeavors on total quality improvement and expediential growth in the markets of the United States and China. The company strengths are a synergistic team and ground-breaking research and development. Riordan also needs to take advantage of the booming health care field and provide plastic products that meet the needs of clients in the health care industry. By focusing on the improvement of quality...
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...Is the Hoax a Bunch of Jokes? Since the amazing Apollo 11 landing on the moon, no one questioned whether it might have been a hoax, until February 15th 2001 when Fox released a documentary called “Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon?”. Here, “hoax believers” argue that NASA faked the landing to prove that U.S. technology was greater than that of the Soviets, by not only meeting the standards of the Russians in space travel, but surpassing it, marking a bit of territory on another planet. They claim that they faked all of the footage of the mission, on earth, since NASA knew that landing on the moon was simply impossible. And that’s exactly what happened. First of all, I do not believe many of the claims that the conspiracy theorists have made to be true. Like the fact that there are no stars, or that the flag was waving, there were no craters on landing or takeoff, no dust on the footpads, no exhaust or flame, unparallel shadows, same backgrounds, astronauts brightly lit while under a shadow, crossers behind objects, detailed footprints, or the harsh climate. I understand how these claims prove to be false and don’t show evidence that the imagery was faked and therefore filmed on earth. But that doesn’t mean that it had to have been filmed on the moon, or that it couldn’t be filmed on earth! It was more important to see astronauts walking on the moon than to actually have them physically do it. So lets go back to July 20th 1969 when the U.S. was...
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