Our man-made moons
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Several space stations have been conceptualized in the past which include the Skylab and Salyut of the Americans and Russians, respectively. Older versions either had flawed designs or were figments of the imagination. All of them were conceived with the plan to conquer outer space.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
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Mr. Potato-head: future astronaut
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NASA scientists are conducting extensive research to evaluate the feasibility of using potatoes as a major oxygen source in future space travels. They believe that potatoes are comparable to mechanical systems with regard to oxygen production.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
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Personal: human seeks alien
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Issues concerning whether or not man is alone in the universe are discussed. An account of NASA's search for lifeforms on the planets and moons in the earth's solar system is presented.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
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