Let's all go to space!

interesting sites -Sex and Society Aboard the First Starships

Sex and Society Aboard the First Starships "Humans will begin a voyage to the nearest star this century, a NASA researcher says. And the crew might more resemble a tribal society than the chain of command of traditional space missions. Procreation would be required: The crew that arrived would be descendents of those that left." cool new page check it out. http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/generalscience/star_voyage_020319-1.html

At 9:08am on March 13th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: High Density Fuels, Boron-Gel Fuels
and
Diboride Thermal Protection Systems
by Mike Lorrey, President
Lorrey Aerospace
3/12/2006

"The equations of rocketry dictate that two primary numbers decide a vehicles ability to get into orbit: Specific Impulse, or Isp, .......and Mass Fraction"

http://www.islandone.org/Launch/boron-sharp-article.htm

At 9:16am on March 13th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: X-33 VentureStar

"The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology Program is a partnership between NASA and industry to design a new generation of launch vehicles expected to dramatically lower the costs of putting payloads in space."

http://www.fas.org/spp/guide/usa/launch/x-33.htm

At 9:18am on March 13th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: Rotary Rocket Roton Atmospheric Test Vehicle (ATV)

"The Roton is a reusable, single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) space vehicle designed by Rotary Rocket to transport up to 7000 lbs to and from low earth orbit."

http://www.scaled.com/projects/roton.html

At 6:41pm on March 19th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: SPACEHAB Debuts New SPACETECH Product At Aviation Industry Expo

"by Staff Writers
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 19, 2008
SPACEHAB has announced the successful completion of development and testing activities for its new AirWard Container Systems. Planned for unveiling at the Dallas Aviation Industry Expo in Dallas, Texas, March 18-20, 2008, AirWard Containers are the first product to go to market from the Company's new SPACETECH, Inc. subsidiary."

http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/SPACEHAB_Debuts_New_SPACETECH_Product_At_Aviation_Industry_Expo_999.html

At 7:56pm on March 19th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: http://www.btu.com/energy.html
" IN-LINE DIFFUSION
METALLIZATION
ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING

NEWS
BTU International Introduces New Metallization Furnace for Solar Cell Drying and Firing
BTU International Introduces an In-Line Diffusion System for Reduced Wafer Handling and Greater Throughput
BTU International Introduces New Phosphorous Doping Technology at 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition
BTU International Introduces New Metallization and Diffusion Products at 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Exhibition
BTU International and DEK International Announce Strategic Partnership to Furnish Turnkey Solar Cell Metallization Solutions

"BTU International Introduces New Metallization Furnace for Solar Cell Drying and Firing"

At 8:17am on April 8th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,153186,00.html?wh=wh

Skintight Spacesuit a Good Fit for Mars
Popular Mechanics | By Ian Christe | October 19, 2007

MIT astronautics professor Dava Newman tries on her custom-fitted BioSuit, designed for exploration and work on Mars. The pattern of thick, semi-elastic polymer threads forms a support structure to counter the low pressure of other planets.

Until recently, astronauts rarely worried about what to wear -- a standard gas-pressurized spacesuit was the only choice. But navigating Mars in a bulky 300-pound setup would be like doing gymnastics in a suit of armor. "They're not going there to sit in the habitat," says Newman. "They'll have to work five to seven days a week."

Newman has designed an alternative with enough flexibility to get the job done. Partially inspired by giraffe anatomy -- the tall beasts use tight leg skin to help regulate blood pressure -- the BioSuit relies on mechanical counterpressure instead of gas pressure. Every suit must be tailored to squeeze its owner.

Newman estimates the BioSuit is 10 years from completion, but already the multiple layers can offer 25 to 30 kilopascals of pressure in the legs, enough to counter the thin atmospheres of other planets. And they're safer than the old "gasbag" suits -- a small hole can be patched on the fly. While we wait for a Mars mission, MIT hopes to put the BioSuit to work on Earth, helping physical therapy patients exercise.

At 11:45am on April 8th, 2008, Robert Tanguay said…: What about protection from temperatures?

At 3:01pm on April 8th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: that could be taken car of by more conventional means during the marstian summer. in winter it would largly be subteranian untill significant progress is made in terraforming.

At 3:26pm on April 8th, 2008, offplanetnow said…: http://www.aero.org/support/video/space-debris.mov

the stuff we have to dodge to get away from the earth.