What is the truth behind the space exploration?
Q. I know that this is a weird question. But I need to find it somehow. I never know about space science but I think tragedy space shuttle challenger and columbia is too coincident, like seven astronout, fire shape like scorpio, etc. Lately i am interesting in the mars exploration. Is it really true there are nine planet circle the sun? Is star exploration possible in the future or just fiction cause there is no space at all? I really confious about what is real and fiction? Also history about world war is ever happend or not?
Asked by Electricstrongking - Thu Jun 14 02:51:46 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow - you are one confused cookie. I get the impression that, despite whatever factual information anyone gives you on here, you have already made your mind up that there is something weird going on. There isn't. In a nutshell : Shuttle accidents were totally unrelated and the causes have been identified. There just happens to be seven astronauts manning a shuttle - so what - the Apollo missions had three, so you could just as easily read something mystic into the deaths associated with Apollo 1 (bet you didn't know about this one did you?). As for the fire shaped like a scorpion - c'mon! Yes - there are, as far as we know, nine planets in the solar system. Star exploration is possible in theory if we can overcome the problem of the… [cont.]
Answered by the_lipsiot - Thu Jun 14 03:46:18 2007
Q. I know that this is a weird question. But I need to find it somehow. I never know about space science but I think tragedy space shuttle challenger and columbia is too coincident, like seven astronout, fire shape like scorpio, etc. Lately i am interesting in the mars exploration. Is it really true there are nine planet circle the sun? Is star exploration possible in the future or just fiction cause there is no space at all? I really confious about what is real and fiction? Also history about world war is ever happend or not?
Asked by Electricstrongking - Thu Jun 14 02:51:46 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow - you are one confused cookie. I get the impression that, despite whatever factual information anyone gives you on here, you have already made your mind up that there is something weird going on. There isn't. In a nutshell : Shuttle accidents were totally unrelated and the causes have been identified. There just happens to be seven astronauts manning a shuttle - so what - the Apollo missions had three, so you could just as easily read something mystic into the deaths associated with Apollo 1 (bet you didn't know about this one did you?). As for the fire shaped like a scorpion - c'mon! Yes - there are, as far as we know, nine planets in the solar system. Star exploration is possible in theory if we can overcome the problem of the… [cont.]
Answered by the_lipsiot - Thu Jun 14 03:46:18 2007
What are the best novels of space exploration?
Q. What are the best novels you've ever read dealing with space exploration? Not first contacts, necessarily, but more dealing with the processes and adventures of the exploration itself. No Star Trek spin-offs, please.
Asked by Yaakov - Mon Oct 13 16:41:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars series tells of terraforming Mars. Stephen Baxter's Manifold series deals with the Fermi paradox. Just two authors who have dealt with these themes realistically lately.
Answered by xxmachina - Tue Oct 14 03:04:19 2008
Q. What are the best novels you've ever read dealing with space exploration? Not first contacts, necessarily, but more dealing with the processes and adventures of the exploration itself. No Star Trek spin-offs, please.
Asked by Yaakov - Mon Oct 13 16:41:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars series tells of terraforming Mars. Stephen Baxter's Manifold series deals with the Fermi paradox. Just two authors who have dealt with these themes realistically lately.
Answered by xxmachina - Tue Oct 14 03:04:19 2008
Is space exploration really necessary? Or is it a waste of resources?
Q. I sometimes feel like space exploration is a waste, for instance the recentg bombing of the moon to find water.
Asked by fox_cross - Wed Oct 21 16:39:40 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I sometimes feel like space exploration is a waste, for instance the recentg bombing of the moon to find water.
Asked by fox_cross - Wed Oct 21 16:39:40 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
Why are we spending so much money on space exploration?
Q. We can't predict or see an asteroid or comet crashing into the Earth until it hits us, let alone stop it, or so I've read. And I don't see space exploration benefiting us in any ways, except for statelites and the tempur-pedic mattress. Shouldn't that time and money be spent on something closer to home? You guys changed my mind, maybe it is worth it. Skittles have you read "A Short History of Nearly Everything", by Bill Bryson? Theoretically, the closest planet in our solar system that closest resembles Earth is more than a billion light years away. So even if we had some type of ship that could go at the same speed as light (not possible) it would take us a billion years to get there. So space exploration isn't about finding a new… [cont.]
Asked by 5 - Fri Jul 6 18:13:02 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because of the fascinating expansion of knowledge as well as the technological benefits that are sometimes seemingly unrelated to space exploration. Check this out - and it's only the top 20... There are so many more examples like these.
Answered by Breezy - Fri Jul 6 18:24:42 2007
Q. We can't predict or see an asteroid or comet crashing into the Earth until it hits us, let alone stop it, or so I've read. And I don't see space exploration benefiting us in any ways, except for statelites and the tempur-pedic mattress. Shouldn't that time and money be spent on something closer to home? You guys changed my mind, maybe it is worth it. Skittles have you read "A Short History of Nearly Everything", by Bill Bryson? Theoretically, the closest planet in our solar system that closest resembles Earth is more than a billion light years away. So even if we had some type of ship that could go at the same speed as light (not possible) it would take us a billion years to get there. So space exploration isn't about finding a new… [cont.]
Asked by 5 - Fri Jul 6 18:13:02 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because of the fascinating expansion of knowledge as well as the technological benefits that are sometimes seemingly unrelated to space exploration. Check this out - and it's only the top 20... There are so many more examples like these.
Answered by Breezy - Fri Jul 6 18:24:42 2007
How would you describe the image of the earth from space exploration and satellites?
Q. Everything looks different when viewed from different heights. If you were to meet someone from two hundred years ago, someone who knew nothing of space exploration and satelite images, how would you describe this image to that person?
Asked by TINA - Mon Apr 14 19:11:19 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That depends.. If you're referring to the globe, I'd call go with the marble thing too... If you're referring to a more zoomed image, I'd describe it as a huge quilt..
Answered by Robert W - Mon Apr 14 19:16:11 2008
Q. Everything looks different when viewed from different heights. If you were to meet someone from two hundred years ago, someone who knew nothing of space exploration and satelite images, how would you describe this image to that person?
Asked by TINA - Mon Apr 14 19:11:19 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That depends.. If you're referring to the globe, I'd call go with the marble thing too... If you're referring to a more zoomed image, I'd describe it as a huge quilt..
Answered by Robert W - Mon Apr 14 19:16:11 2008
How far ahead is the US in space exploration?
Q. The US has had 50 years experience in space exploration over most other countries. Is this experience more or less 'legacy' type, meaning could China or Japan for example, pretty much jump in and pick up where the US is now? Is what was gained in those 50 years by the US more or less common knowledge to today's scientists?
Asked by stumpt3a - Wed Oct 24 13:28:42 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi. As the saying goes, those who stand on the shoulders of giants see the farthest. (Or something like that.) China had 1,000 years head start in rocketry but did not go to the Moon.
Answered by Cirric - Wed Oct 24 13:32:54 2007
Q. The US has had 50 years experience in space exploration over most other countries. Is this experience more or less 'legacy' type, meaning could China or Japan for example, pretty much jump in and pick up where the US is now? Is what was gained in those 50 years by the US more or less common knowledge to today's scientists?
Asked by stumpt3a - Wed Oct 24 13:28:42 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi. As the saying goes, those who stand on the shoulders of giants see the farthest. (Or something like that.) China had 1,000 years head start in rocketry but did not go to the Moon.
Answered by Cirric - Wed Oct 24 13:32:54 2007
How does space exploration effect the world?
Q. Like how does space exploration effect the world socially, economically, environmentally, politically, and culturally?
Asked by Roxane - Fri Jun 5 00:40:38 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your question is pretty similar to an essay question on my AP lang and comp test. Space exploration satisfies our curiosity probably more than anything. The first picture of the earth (Earth Rise) helped kick start the environmental movement in the 70s and Earth Day. As you can imagine, the picture packed a powerful punch. Studying other planets in the universe helps us understand our own planet. For example, one of Saturn's moons has conditions very similar to what scientists think Earth looked like in its early days. So by studying this moon we can speculate and understand more about the beginnings of our own Earth. As for the money, you must realize that its actually NOT that much money. Out of a dollar, less than about 6 cents (i… [cont.]
Answered by Moon - Fri Jun 5 01:07:28 2009
Q. Like how does space exploration effect the world socially, economically, environmentally, politically, and culturally?
Asked by Roxane - Fri Jun 5 00:40:38 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your question is pretty similar to an essay question on my AP lang and comp test. Space exploration satisfies our curiosity probably more than anything. The first picture of the earth (Earth Rise) helped kick start the environmental movement in the 70s and Earth Day. As you can imagine, the picture packed a powerful punch. Studying other planets in the universe helps us understand our own planet. For example, one of Saturn's moons has conditions very similar to what scientists think Earth looked like in its early days. So by studying this moon we can speculate and understand more about the beginnings of our own Earth. As for the money, you must realize that its actually NOT that much money. Out of a dollar, less than about 6 cents (i… [cont.]
Answered by Moon - Fri Jun 5 01:07:28 2009
Do you think Canada should start to take a more active role in space exploration?
Q. By this i mean should Canada start building there own space vehicles and take a fully active part in outer space exploration? Holy cow i'm in Yahoo Canada Answers but i'm not getting and answers to my question, whats up with that?
Asked by Sarah C - Mon Sep 17 20:47:42 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Too many countries are wasting their money on space programs already. Better to spend the money here on earth where it will benefit the people of Canada in the best way
Answered by RUDOLPH M - Mon Sep 17 21:05:05 2007
Q. By this i mean should Canada start building there own space vehicles and take a fully active part in outer space exploration? Holy cow i'm in Yahoo Canada Answers but i'm not getting and answers to my question, whats up with that?
Asked by Sarah C - Mon Sep 17 20:47:42 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Too many countries are wasting their money on space programs already. Better to spend the money here on earth where it will benefit the people of Canada in the best way
Answered by RUDOLPH M - Mon Sep 17 21:05:05 2007
WHY exactly is astronomy and space exploration a science?
Q. i mean space is kinda like america was before it was discovered and i understand the need 4 technology,., but cannot any person better understand what we are to do with things we can do or get 4 space!! the technology is not ALL that is going on with astronomy and space exploration is it?
Asked by Madonna - Thu Jun 25 19:55:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because it falls in the scope of experimental investigation, hence it can be called a 'science'. What we do with that knowledge is the payoff. It can be debated whether the cost to do it is justified but we still need to expand our horizons if we are to make progress. In other words, nothing ventured, nothing gained.We all know that the earth is not flat. People figured things out and we are better off for it. I think the idea that we will eventually colonize Mars is far fetched. Thank science for that knowledge.
Answered by cajundude1 - Fri Jun 26 11:52:45 2009
Q. i mean space is kinda like america was before it was discovered and i understand the need 4 technology,., but cannot any person better understand what we are to do with things we can do or get 4 space!! the technology is not ALL that is going on with astronomy and space exploration is it?
Asked by Madonna - Thu Jun 25 19:55:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because it falls in the scope of experimental investigation, hence it can be called a 'science'. What we do with that knowledge is the payoff. It can be debated whether the cost to do it is justified but we still need to expand our horizons if we are to make progress. In other words, nothing ventured, nothing gained.We all know that the earth is not flat. People figured things out and we are better off for it. I think the idea that we will eventually colonize Mars is far fetched. Thank science for that knowledge.
Answered by cajundude1 - Fri Jun 26 11:52:45 2009
How big an empire do you think space exploration 'will' be?
Q. What sort of things are you expecting to exist? If you went to space what would you see, how far away is this vision of yours? Would you invest in space exploration if there were another 20 virgin galactic companies, or do you think it's all just a waste of time?
Asked by pastenseofdraw - Sun Aug 23 01:35:32 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think it's entirely a function of how cheap the process of moving stuff into low earth orbit can be made. And to begin with, unless the cost of that can be lowered by at least a couple orders of magnitude, there probably isn't going to be an "empire" at all. No I don't think launch industries based on rocketry are entirely a waste of time, but they're never going to conquer the solar system the way you imagine. Some other technology is probably going to be required. Something pretty radical and probably not possible at the moment. Like that amazing space elevator thing for example, or your hybrid ramjet/rocket engines, or scramjets or what have you. I think NASA ought to primarily focus on supporting research that might someday… [cont.]
Answered by ioerr - Sun Aug 23 02:23:21 2009
Q. What sort of things are you expecting to exist? If you went to space what would you see, how far away is this vision of yours? Would you invest in space exploration if there were another 20 virgin galactic companies, or do you think it's all just a waste of time?
Asked by pastenseofdraw - Sun Aug 23 01:35:32 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think it's entirely a function of how cheap the process of moving stuff into low earth orbit can be made. And to begin with, unless the cost of that can be lowered by at least a couple orders of magnitude, there probably isn't going to be an "empire" at all. No I don't think launch industries based on rocketry are entirely a waste of time, but they're never going to conquer the solar system the way you imagine. Some other technology is probably going to be required. Something pretty radical and probably not possible at the moment. Like that amazing space elevator thing for example, or your hybrid ramjet/rocket engines, or scramjets or what have you. I think NASA ought to primarily focus on supporting research that might someday… [cont.]
Answered by ioerr - Sun Aug 23 02:23:21 2009
What will our space exploration look like in the next hundred or so years?
Q. Last century saw the birth of space exploration. So what will this century offer to us? Possibly colonization?
Asked by Rob - Fri Jan 5 13:04:30 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For a long time before cars were invented people spent a great deal of time trying to go faster by breeding better horses. While mankind has found a way to get off our planet right now using our current methods exploring space requires quite a lot of effort and expenses. Hopefully we will be able to invent new methods of space flight, life support and what else is needed to start colonizing space. We already have most of what is needed it is just scattered around in different places. No one is really organizing and pushing for space colonization (yet!) But by the end of the century... I will be disappointed if man is not living outside of earth by then.
Answered by dracaena - Fri Jan 5 13:42:48 2007
Q. Last century saw the birth of space exploration. So what will this century offer to us? Possibly colonization?
Asked by Rob - Fri Jan 5 13:04:30 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For a long time before cars were invented people spent a great deal of time trying to go faster by breeding better horses. While mankind has found a way to get off our planet right now using our current methods exploring space requires quite a lot of effort and expenses. Hopefully we will be able to invent new methods of space flight, life support and what else is needed to start colonizing space. We already have most of what is needed it is just scattered around in different places. No one is really organizing and pushing for space colonization (yet!) But by the end of the century... I will be disappointed if man is not living outside of earth by then.
Answered by dracaena - Fri Jan 5 13:42:48 2007
Why should we continue with space exploration?
Q. Hi. Can you write a brief paragraph about why we are in favour of space exploration? IM not gona steal this info. I just really need a base line to get started with!
Asked by Vibhu Sridhar - Sun Apr 5 18:13:51 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This planet is finite in living space, resources such as Iron, Aluminum, etc, and in a billion years, we won't be able to live here anymore no matter how well we take care of the environment. We may have to find a new home much sooner than that. If the need does arrive quickly, I prefer to already have some experience navigating and working in outer space. Also, if we manage to have self sustaining colonies on Mars, the Moon or a space station, it is good insurance to continue the human race in the event of a comet striking the earth, or some other global catastrophe.
Answered by SteveA8 - Sun Apr 5 18:42:42 2009
Q. Hi. Can you write a brief paragraph about why we are in favour of space exploration? IM not gona steal this info. I just really need a base line to get started with!
Asked by Vibhu Sridhar - Sun Apr 5 18:13:51 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This planet is finite in living space, resources such as Iron, Aluminum, etc, and in a billion years, we won't be able to live here anymore no matter how well we take care of the environment. We may have to find a new home much sooner than that. If the need does arrive quickly, I prefer to already have some experience navigating and working in outer space. Also, if we manage to have self sustaining colonies on Mars, the Moon or a space station, it is good insurance to continue the human race in the event of a comet striking the earth, or some other global catastrophe.
Answered by SteveA8 - Sun Apr 5 18:42:42 2009
how can i invest in and support space exploration?
Q. Lets say I have 100$. Id like to support space exploration. How best would I use this 100$ to support space exploration? Options would be investing in a company such as boeing or a donation to a legitimate charity that provides grants to develop practical space technologies or support space exploration unmanned or manned.
Asked by Dr. S - Fri Aug 14 23:27:52 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Invest in SpaceX Invest in Bigelow Aerospace and there are many more
Answered by David D - Sat Aug 15 01:16:26 2009
Q. Lets say I have 100$. Id like to support space exploration. How best would I use this 100$ to support space exploration? Options would be investing in a company such as boeing or a donation to a legitimate charity that provides grants to develop practical space technologies or support space exploration unmanned or manned.
Asked by Dr. S - Fri Aug 14 23:27:52 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Invest in SpaceX Invest in Bigelow Aerospace and there are many more
Answered by David D - Sat Aug 15 01:16:26 2009
How can space exploration by develop countries develop their economy?
Q. Space exploration provides numerous job vacancies in professional field but where are the source of salary come from? Does space exploration only harmful to astronauts?
Asked by paku_kudin - Mon Jun 19 06:21:31 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What are these nations making in the zero-gravity lab up there?
Answered by changmw - Mon Jun 19 06:24:08 2006
Q. Space exploration provides numerous job vacancies in professional field but where are the source of salary come from? Does space exploration only harmful to astronauts?
Asked by paku_kudin - Mon Jun 19 06:21:31 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What are these nations making in the zero-gravity lab up there?
Answered by changmw - Mon Jun 19 06:24:08 2006
Is Robotic Space Exploration a good subject to write an expository essay on?
Q. I want to write a subject on space exploration and my teacher told me that my subject was to broad so I changed too robotic space exploration. Just wondering if that is a good subject to write about and if it is there any websites that could help me with the facts on robotic space exploration?
Asked by victorkoney2008 - Thu Jan 8 13:51:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I want to write a subject on space exploration and my teacher told me that my subject was to broad so I changed too robotic space exploration. Just wondering if that is a good subject to write about and if it is there any websites that could help me with the facts on robotic space exploration?
Asked by victorkoney2008 - Thu Jan 8 13:51:13 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Does anyone know were i can find a free space exploration game?
Q. I am looking for a free ware space exploration game that lets me travel to different worlds and take on different jobs on those worlds. I am not looking for a learning experience, I just want a good sci-fi space game.
Asked by riley_117 - Wed Jun 18 23:02:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, there is this AWESOME game called Orbiter... You should check it out (if you don't mind downloading it). You can choose different spacecraft like a Delta Glider, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and much more. Plus, at orbithangar.com you can get sweet add-ons like bases on different planets, new spacecraft, MFDs, and Star Systems. There isn't really much jobs... it's just a game where you can launch from Mercury - Neptune and land anywhere you choose (except the sun) from planets to MOONS! You can also play the tutorial missions and it tells you how to dock to the ISS, land on the Moon, etc. But one thing- try not to mess up in high-Earth orbit. You may fall straight back down to Earth. Another thing to be careful for: planets take a while… [cont.]
Answered by Aaron w - Sat Jun 21 14:46:27 2008
Q. I am looking for a free ware space exploration game that lets me travel to different worlds and take on different jobs on those worlds. I am not looking for a learning experience, I just want a good sci-fi space game.
Asked by riley_117 - Wed Jun 18 23:02:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, there is this AWESOME game called Orbiter... You should check it out (if you don't mind downloading it). You can choose different spacecraft like a Delta Glider, Space Shuttle Atlantis, and much more. Plus, at orbithangar.com you can get sweet add-ons like bases on different planets, new spacecraft, MFDs, and Star Systems. There isn't really much jobs... it's just a game where you can launch from Mercury - Neptune and land anywhere you choose (except the sun) from planets to MOONS! You can also play the tutorial missions and it tells you how to dock to the ISS, land on the Moon, etc. But one thing- try not to mess up in high-Earth orbit. You may fall straight back down to Earth. Another thing to be careful for: planets take a while… [cont.]
Answered by Aaron w - Sat Jun 21 14:46:27 2008
What nonfictional book will help my essay on space exploration?
Q. I'm writing an argumentative essay on space exploration. Can someone offers me an idea or a book I could read on to help my points? Thanks. the benefits of space exploration
Asked by holy_warrior360 - Thu May 14 03:48:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try these 2 links:
Answered by M G - Thu May 14 04:07:05 2009
Q. I'm writing an argumentative essay on space exploration. Can someone offers me an idea or a book I could read on to help my points? Thanks. the benefits of space exploration
Asked by holy_warrior360 - Thu May 14 03:48:19 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try these 2 links:
Answered by M G - Thu May 14 04:07:05 2009
Would you rather fund space exploration or spend the money on the third world?
Q. Billions of dollars go into space exploration but do you think that we should put that money into sorting out problems on this planet before we explore others?
Asked by Shane - Tue May 19 13:24:05 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. eri makes a very good point. If it was not spent on space exploration then there is nothing to say that it would be spent on the third world. In any case, science spending is not money down the drain. A lot of science spending, even on "pure" science has unforeseen practical spin offs. Work on nuclear physics a hundred years ago laid the foundations for nuclear power and the whole of modern electronics. These were not applications even conceived of when the research was undertaken. If we want to help the developing world there are several avenues. Simply giving food aid and the like has repeatedly been shown not to work. Removing trade barriers would help more. Perhaps the greatest threat to the developing world is global warming… [cont.]
Answered by Andrew S - Tue May 19 14:05:31 2009
Q. Billions of dollars go into space exploration but do you think that we should put that money into sorting out problems on this planet before we explore others?
Asked by Shane - Tue May 19 13:24:05 2009 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments
A. eri makes a very good point. If it was not spent on space exploration then there is nothing to say that it would be spent on the third world. In any case, science spending is not money down the drain. A lot of science spending, even on "pure" science has unforeseen practical spin offs. Work on nuclear physics a hundred years ago laid the foundations for nuclear power and the whole of modern electronics. These were not applications even conceived of when the research was undertaken. If we want to help the developing world there are several avenues. Simply giving food aid and the like has repeatedly been shown not to work. Removing trade barriers would help more. Perhaps the greatest threat to the developing world is global warming… [cont.]
Answered by Andrew S - Tue May 19 14:05:31 2009
Why is space exploration an advancement to society?
Q. Just looking for some reasons why space exploration could be considered an advancement to society.
Asked by gurtzinator - Thu Mar 12 20:32:39 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It has brought us wonders like tang, velcro, and great weather forecasting
Answered by The Shi t - Thu Mar 12 20:37:38 2009
Q. Just looking for some reasons why space exploration could be considered an advancement to society.
Asked by gurtzinator - Thu Mar 12 20:32:39 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It has brought us wonders like tang, velcro, and great weather forecasting
Answered by The Shi t - Thu Mar 12 20:37:38 2009
What type of system/format was used to transmit images from space probes to earth early in space exploration?
Q. I assume today's space probes transmit photographs in a digital format like jpeg. Before this, in what format did researchers receive photos taken by the various probes launched throughout the history of space exploration? Were they simply television-type transmissions?
Asked by noedeparis - Wed Feb 7 11:59:21 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were digital with few bits per data value and at a very slow bit rate. There was no significant compression. Analog TV was much too wide a bandwidth to send photo's. The signal to noise ratio wouldn't allow that wide a signal. Todays probes donot use something as crude as jpeg. One or two lunar probes that self destructed on the surface did use analog because of the short distance to the moon.
Answered by Gene - Wed Feb 7 12:05:52 2007
Q. I assume today's space probes transmit photographs in a digital format like jpeg. Before this, in what format did researchers receive photos taken by the various probes launched throughout the history of space exploration? Were they simply television-type transmissions?
Asked by noedeparis - Wed Feb 7 11:59:21 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They were digital with few bits per data value and at a very slow bit rate. There was no significant compression. Analog TV was much too wide a bandwidth to send photo's. The signal to noise ratio wouldn't allow that wide a signal. Todays probes donot use something as crude as jpeg. One or two lunar probes that self destructed on the surface did use analog because of the short distance to the moon.
Answered by Gene - Wed Feb 7 12:05:52 2007
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