Monthly Archives: March 2008

A One-Way, One-Person Mission to Mars

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Will humans ever really go to Mars? Let’s face it, the obstacles are quite daunting. Not only are there numerous, difficult, technical issues to overcome, but the political will and perseverance of any one nation to undertake such an arduous … Continue reading →

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Space Station Ready for New Robot

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

A massive robot and Japan’s first room in space are set for delivery to the International Space Station (ISS) next week aboard NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour. Canada’s two-armed robot, named Dextre for its nimble capabilities, should give astronauts a break … Continue reading →

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Jupiter

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The most massive planet in our solar system, with four planet-sized moons and many smaller moons, Jupiter forms a kind of miniature solar system. Jupiter resembles a star in composition. In fact, if it had been about eighty times more … Continue reading →

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IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite)

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Following the successful demonstration flights of Bhaskara 1 and Bhaskara 2 launched in 1979 and 1981, respectively, India began development of an indigenous IRS (Indian Remote Sensing Satellite) program to support the national economy in the areas of “agriculture water … Continue reading →