Primordial Black Holes
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A good, 6 page overview of the phenomena of primordial black holes. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Blckhol.wps

Quasars
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An 11 page discussion of quasars. Defines quasar and discusses their relevance to the galaxies in which they exist. Discusses astronomical theory and the methodologies such as red shift and gravitational lens' used to quantify various aspects of quasars such as size and distance from the earth. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Satellite Communications
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the development of satellite communications since Sputnik. The writer also outlines the issues and international impacts of this type of technology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Space Commercialization / SPACEHAB, Inc.
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A 15 page research paper that first explores commercialization of space and the space industry then focuses on SPACEHAB, Inc., the sole producer and provider habitable space modules. A brief history of SPACEHAB, acquisitions, contracts and financial data is provided. For clarity and comparison, 5 tables are presented reflecting the financial health of the company. The paper concludes with a financial analysis. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Spacehab.wps

Space Exploration Beyond The 1990's / Space Stations
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This 7 page research paper looks at the future of U.S. space exploration in light of its somewhat turbulent past. Specifically examined is a proposal to build a space station which will conduct extensive research for the benefit of mankind. The role of NASA, relevant political controversy, and financial obstacles to building such a station are discussed. Growing environmental problems caused by space debris are of particular importance to this discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Space Exploration: History and Promises for the Future
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An 8 page overview of the timeless attraction of space and how that attraction has translated into space exploration programs. This paper traces the history of space exploration and contend that this exploration has the potential to result in more than just satisfying academic curiosity. Space exploration, in fact, directly benefits mankind in a number of ways. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPspaceE.rtf

Sputnik
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A 7 page paper discussing sputnik. The history of sputnik is discussed, which involves the various effects and influences the launching of this satellite had upon the general condition of te American people. The race in space was, for all purposes, nothing more than a reflection of the race in the arms department. Russia's ability to launch satellites was directly related to their ability to launch nuclear warheads into the United States, and as such the American people were greatly disturbed. While this space race went on for some years, it eventually slowed down and became null and void, altering into a real concern for space travel as opposed to a concern for warfare. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAsput.wps

Star Birth
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A 5 page paper discussing how stars are born, dwarf stars, and a brief description of the life of a star. Also includes graphics of different phases of star birth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Summarization: Black Holes and Cosmology
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5 pages in length. Reviews two articles, one on black holes, and one article on cosmology. The review and discussion of each article are included in this paper. In the first article analysts speculate something unusual is happening at the center of the Milky Way, near Sagittarius. The theorists believe there may be one gigantic black hole taking in mass, or a set of smaller black holes. The second article points out that several scientists still firmly believe in the big bang theory despite the arguments concerning the dark-matter problem as well as the causality problem and the age problem.
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