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On The Advantages Of The Disabled In Space., Samantha R. Timmers May 2020

On The Advantages Of The Disabled In Space., Samantha R. Timmers

College of Arts & Sciences Senior Theses

Since the start of the astronaut program in the 1960s, candidates have had to prove to be in prime physical shape before being granted clearance to fly, whereas those with physical disabilities such as blindness or deafness are automatically disqualified. The stigma that disabled persons are less qualified to succeed in a physically alien environment has persisted, though little research exists in revisiting the difficulties posed by allowing this group into the space program. This paper aims to reconsider the advantages and disadvantages of a disability-friendly space program, to include cost considerations, potential challenges, and the unique benefits posed by …


Performance Enhancement And Characterization Of An Electromagnetic Railgun, Paul M. Gilles Dec 2019

Performance Enhancement And Characterization Of An Electromagnetic Railgun, Paul M. Gilles

Master's Theses

Collision with orbital debris poses a serious threat to spacecraft and astronauts. Hypervelocity impacts resulting from collisions mean that objects with a mass less than 1g can cause mission-ending damage to spacecraft. A means of shielding spacecraft against collisions is necessary. A means of testing candidate shielding methods for their efficacy in mitigating hypervelocity impacts is therefore also necessary. Cal Poly’s Electromagnetic Railgun was designed with the goal of creating a laboratory system capable of simulating hypervelocity (≥ 3 km/s) impacts. Due to several factors, the system was not previously capable of high-velocity (≥ 1 km/s) tests. A deficient projectile …


An Afternoon With General Thomas P. Stafford, Stafford Air & Space Museum May 2019

An Afternoon With General Thomas P. Stafford, Stafford Air & Space Museum

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An Afternoon with General Thomas P. Stafford

Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Weatherford High School Performing Arts Center.


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Apollo 10, 50th Anniversary Gala, Stafford Air & Space Museum May 2019

Apollo 10, 50th Anniversary Gala, Stafford Air & Space Museum

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The Apollo 10 50th Anniversary Gala was held on May 18th, 2019 at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford, Oklahoma.


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Task 1: Silver-Based Microbial Check Valve For Spacecraft Potable Water Systems, Eric Beitle May 2019

Task 1: Silver-Based Microbial Check Valve For Spacecraft Potable Water Systems, Eric Beitle

Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

As human space exploration increases, the development of a more efficient potable water treatment system suited for spacecraft becomes crucial. This Waste-management Education Research Consortium (WERC) challenge was designed to explore the viability of microbial control through the utilization of silver ions as a biocide for possible integration into the Tranquility Node 3 water purification system aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Current systems using iodine risk causing hyperthyroidism from overexposure; however, silver can be safely ingested without this side effect. After researching silver delivery methods including electrochemical ion production, controlled release, or a combination of the two, our team …


Could We Colonize Venus?, Nihad E. Daidzic Mar 2014

Could We Colonize Venus?, Nihad E. Daidzic

Aviation Department Publications

No abstract provided.


Conceptual Design Of A Reusable Mars Aircraft, Bryce L. Horvath Jul 2013

Conceptual Design Of A Reusable Mars Aircraft, Bryce L. Horvath

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations

This study assumes that the launch vehicles and precision Mars entry descent and landing systems, required for eventual crewed missions to the surface, have been developed, motivating the rapid build-up of a fixed surface base to enable extended human stays. During the time interval between the first successful placement of a heavy (between 20 and 80 metric ton) payload and completion of the baseline human-rated Mars outpost, it will be possible to utilize this large payload delivery capability to accelerate robotic exploration of the surface from the fixed base location.

One element of such an expanded robotic exploration program will …


The Case For An L1 Space Station For Stellar Missions, Wade Harlow Oct 2011

The Case For An L1 Space Station For Stellar Missions, Wade Harlow

Von Braun Symposium Student Posters

No abstract provided.


A History Of Space Security, Ibpp Editor Jul 2003

A History Of Space Security, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article provides a conceptual infrastructure for thinking about the history of space security.


Iswe: A Case Study Of Technology Transfer, Michael P.J. Benfield Dec 1996

Iswe: A Case Study Of Technology Transfer, Michael P.J. Benfield

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.


Weatherford Air Show And General Thomas P. Stafford Museum Dedication, City Of Weatherford May 1987

Weatherford Air Show And General Thomas P. Stafford Museum Dedication, City Of Weatherford

Programs

This is a program from the 1987 Weatherford Air Show and General Thomas P. Stafford Museum Dedication in Weatherford, Oklahoma.


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Second Annual Great Oklahoma Balloon Race & Airshow Gala Reception, Clarence E. Page Oklahoma Air And Space Museum Aug 1984

Second Annual Great Oklahoma Balloon Race & Airshow Gala Reception, Clarence E. Page Oklahoma Air And Space Museum

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This is the program from the second annual Great Oklahoma Balloon Race & Airshow Gala Reception in honor of Astronaut, Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford. The event was held at the Clarence E. Page Oklahoma Aviation and Space Hall of Fame and Museum in the Kirkpatrick Center in OKC, OK, on Thursday, August 16th, 1984.


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Apollo/Soyuz Tv Guide: "Soyuz, Soyuz, This Is Apollo...", Bob Button Jul 1975

Apollo/Soyuz Tv Guide: "Soyuz, Soyuz, This Is Apollo...", Bob Button

Articles

This is a TV Guide from 1975 that features a story about the televised Apollo/Soyuz mission.


Astronaut Activity Involving Pete Conrad, Elliot See, Thomas Stafford And Ed White, Nasa Jul 1963

Astronaut Activity Involving Pete Conrad, Elliot See, Thomas Stafford And Ed White, Nasa

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Astronaut Activity Involving Pete Conrad, Elliot See, Thomas Stafford and Ed White

  • This item documents the time period of July 8, 1963–July 12, 1963.



Nasa News, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Nasa News, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


The Weightless Man, Herbert D. Stallings, Siegfried J. Gerathewohl Dec 1959

The Weightless Man, Herbert D. Stallings, Siegfried J. Gerathewohl

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Front Matter, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Front Matter, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Free Information, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Free Information, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Meteorites, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Meteorites, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Space Focus, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Space Focus, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Editorial, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Editorial, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Space Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2, December 1959, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Space Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2, December 1959, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Washington Report, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Washington Report, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Roy Marquart, The Ramjet Man, Lois Philmus Dec 1959

Roy Marquart, The Ramjet Man, Lois Philmus

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


A Search For The Space Man's Food, Robert G. Tischer Dec 1959

A Search For The Space Man's Food, Robert G. Tischer

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Primitive Fear, John Hulley Dec 1959

Primitive Fear, John Hulley

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Atlas Missile, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Atlas Missile, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


New Products, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

New Products, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Reaction-Letters, Space Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1959

Reaction-Letters, Space Enterprises, Inc.

Space Journal

No abstract provided.


Space And The Law, Menachem Sheffy Dec 1959

Space And The Law, Menachem Sheffy

Space Journal

No abstract provided.