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Washington DC: National Air and Space Museum – Breitling Orbiter 3 Gondola

December 15th, 2011

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On March 1, 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones lifted off from the Swiss alpine village of Chateau d’Oex in the Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon. On March 21, 1999—19 days, 21 hours, and 55 minutes later—they landed in the Egyptian desert after traveling 45,755 kilometers (28,431 miles) and completing the first nonstop flight around the world in a balloon.

The success of Breitling Orbiter 3 was built upon two previous attempts: Breitling Orbiter in 1997 and Breitling Orbiter 2 in 1998. Those experiences enabled the Breitling team to develop trustworthy technical systems and a basic strategy in which Piccard and Jones would pilot their balloon up to altitudes of 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) and to where jet stream winds would drive it across the Pacific at up to 176 kilometers (105 miles) per hour.

The National Air and Space Museum (NASM), administered by the Smithsonian Institute, maintains the largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft in the world and is a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. Established along the National Mall on July 1, 1976, the museum was designed by Gyo Obata of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum as four simple marble-encased cubes containing the smaller and more theatrical exhibits, connected by three spacious steel-and-glass atrium which house the larger exhibits such as missiles, airplanes and spacecraft.

The Smithsonian Institution, an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its shops and its magazines, was established in 1846. Although concentrated in Washington DC, its collection of over 136 million items is spread through 19 museums, a zoo, and nine research centers from New York to Panama.

Soon, these Boeing 787s will have their engines and fly…
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Because tomorrow (27 September), All Nippon Airways (ANA) will get their first 787 jet.

Congrats Boeing & ANA!

Got this pic from Future of Flight’s skydeck – don’t even have to pay admission to get up there. For other pics from my April trip – go here.

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Q&A: Where can I rent a space for band practice?

November 23rd, 2011

Question by Danny Ryan: Where can I rent a space for band practice?
I’m looking to find a place to put all of my band and I’s equipment and practice. Hopefully a sound proof place that is cheap to rent in the Seattle Washington area.

Best answer:

Answer by violet
the easy way is to either look up on the phone book or search the web :D

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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Red Ice Radio – Richard C. Hoagland – The Secret Space Program & The Fukushima Disaster

July 4th, 2011

In this program, we discuss the “Secret Space Program” and the concept of a breakaway civilization. Someone with a more sophisticated and advanced technology, from Earth, has created for themselves a completely different capability to go into space, to utilize resources and maybe even to settle on other planets. Is this a plausible theory? Could this really be happening? Richard C. Hoagland from enterprisemission.com and author of “The Monuments of Mars” and “Dark Mission”, returns to Red Ice Radio to discuss some of these ideas. Richard tries to shed light on the possibility that most of humanity has been kept in the dark about. Topics Discussed: the other space program, advanced technology, Timothy Good, Peter Levenda, Richard Dolan, Joseph Farrell, the Secret Space Program, breakaway civilization, anti-gravity, free energy, Star Trek, the Nazis, the Hebrews, the Bible, natural cycle of cataclysm, the yuga cycles, the superwealthy elite, banksters, uranium and plotunium, Japanese earthquake, tsunami, nuclear meltdown at Fukushima, war in Libya, philosophical roots of the idology and more. www.redicecreations.com
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Stephen Root & Gary Cole On OFFICE SPACE at the AFI Silver Theatre

June 11th, 2011

Actors Stephen Root and Gary Cole talk about the unexpected success of the film OFFICE SPACE after a screening at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, MD. CONNECT WITH AFI: facebook.com twitter.com AFI.com AFI FACEBOOK APP: apps.facebook.com

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Goddard Space Flight Center Contributions to the 1961 Kyoto Conference on Cosmic Rays & the Earth Storm, Technical Note D-1061

April 29th, 2011

Goddard Space Flight Center Contributions to the 1961 Kyoto Conference on Cosmic Rays & the Earth Storm, Technical Note D-1061

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Finding More Space to House Washington’s Needs

April 28th, 2011

Finding More Space to House Washington’s Needs

Washington DC is a famous city named after the first US president – George Washington. The city, aside from being the nation’s capital, chiefly serves as the symbol for history and power in the American culture. The current population of the city remains largely diverse and is comprised of various ethnicities such as African Americans, Caucasians, Latinos, and others.

 

Probably because of the presence of the federal government, the concepts of political conservatism and liberal idealisms are widely prevalent in the area. It is interesting to note that, in the past, while Washington DC is the US capital it did not have a locally elected governor. Governing of the district was done largely by an appointed commissioner during its earlier days.

 

Later on because of its popularity and reputation for ideas, housing in the capitol rose. The population has increased greatly both in numbers and diversity. However, the 90s saw to a decline in the housing rise in the area. Some of Washington’s residents instead chose to live in other areas for varying reasons like lower housing costs in the suburbs or even retirement.

 

While housing seemed to decline, at one point there came a great need for more office space. Washington, DC saw an increase in various companies moving to the area. Some speculate that lobbyists and law firms largely needed offices within the district to gain more political grounds. When the challenge for more office structure arose, officials came together to meet the need.

 

Adding on to office space issues, the capital attracts a lot of attention in the form of tourism. Therefore, problems with traffic jams occur seasonally. Particularly in the Christmas and New Year seasons, the capital finds itself jam-packed with both residents and visitors coming to town for celebrations. These events pack so many people in the city that the Washington monument may look like a tiny office space. Washington, DC suddenly turns from a political venue to an enormously popular attraction during these times.

 

Currently, Washington remains in a positive mood even with problems such as traffic and lack of space because of the high population density. After all, any city may experience these setbacks. What is important is for a city to keep a positive note be it with political issues or problems with office space. Washington, DC certainly is a testament to that.

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How can radio waves continue to travel for ever in outer space?

April 25th, 2011

Question by Gerri R: How can radio waves continue to travel for ever in outer space?
How can radio waves continue to travel for ever in outer space?
On earth the radio waves from your favorite radio or TV station will only go 100 miles or so at the very most, but NASA and Astronomers say that they will travel almost for ever, or at least Billions and Trillions of miles with out stopping.
How is that possible?

Best answer:

Answer by mike1942f
Radio waves on earth are either line of sight (FM or TV) or broadcast. The former can only be picked up when the earth has not curved out of their path. The latter in spreading soon become weak enough that the other signals being generated overwhelm them.
All of these signals, in theory, can go on forever in space, but in practice become so weak that they can not be detected. An indication of how far they can go is the very low wattage of the transmitters on the Mars orbiters and landers, which are sent and received with dish antennas with digital correction for lost bits. Harder to find is the wattage of the distant transmissions from the satellites that went beyond Neptune, which had to be received with very large dish antennas.

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Washington DC: National Air and Space Museum – Spirit of St. Louis

April 7th, 2011

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Washington DC: National Air and Space Museum – Spirit of St. Louis
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The Spirit of St. Louis (Registration N-X-211) is the custom-built single engine, single seat monoplane that was flown solo by Charles A. Lindbergh on May 20-21, 1927, on the first non-stop flight from New York to Paris, for which Lindbergh wont he ,000 Orteig Prize. Officially known as the Ryan NYP (for New York to Paris), the plane was designed by Donald A. Hall of the aircraft manufacturer Ryan Airlines.

In 1922, after a year and a half at the University of Wisconsin, Lindbergh left to study aeronautics with the Nebraska Aircraft Corporation. He was a ‘barnstormer" until 1924, when he enrolled as a flying cadet in the Army Air Service. He won his reserve commission and began serving as a civilian airmail pilot, flying the route between St. Louis and Chicago.

Early in 1927 he obtained the backing of several St. Louis men to compete for the ,000 prize offered by Raymond Orteig in 1919 for the first nonstop flight between New York City and Paris. In February of that year Lindbergh placed an order with Ryan Airlines in San Diego for an aircraft with specifications necessary to make the flight.

Development began based on a standard Ryan M-2, with DHall as principal designer. Certain modifications to the basic high-wing, strut-braced monoplane design had to be made because of the nature of the flight. The wingspan was increased by 10 feet and the structural members of the fuselage and wing cellule were redesigned to accommodate the greater fuel load. Plywood was fitted along the leading edge of the wings. The fuselage design followed that of a standard M-2 except that it was lengthened 2 feet. The cockpit was moved further to the rear for safety and the engine was moved forward for balance, thus permitting the fuel tank to be installed at the center of gravity. The pilot could see forward only by means of a periscope or by turning the aircraft to look out of a side window. A Wright Whirlwind J-5C engine supplied the power.

Late in April 1927 the work on the aircraft was completed. It was painted silver and carried registration number N-X-21 1, which, with all other lettering on the plane, was painted in black. Lindbergh made several test flights, and then flew the aircraft from San Diego to New York on May 10—12, making only one stop, at St. Louis. His flight time of 21 hours, 40 minutes set a new transcontinental record.

After waiting several days in New York for favorable weather, Lindbergh took off from Garden City for Paris alone, on the morning of May 20, 1927. Thirty-three hours, 30 minutes, and 3,610 miles later he landed safely at Le Bourget Field, near Paris, where he was greeted by a wildly enthusiastic crowd of 100,000.

Lindbergh and the Spirit of St Louis returned to the United States aboard the U.S.S. Memphis on June 11. He received tumultuous welcomes in Washington, D.C. and New York City. From July 20 until October 23 of that year he took the famous plane on a tour of the United States. Then, on December 13, he and the Spirit of St. Louis flew nonstop from Washington to Mexico City; through Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico; and nonstop from Havana to St. Louis. Beginning in Mexico City, flags of the countries he visited were painted on both sides of the cowling.

On April 30, 1928, the Spirit of St. Louis made its final flight—from St. Louis to Washington, D.C where Lindbergh presented the aircraft to the Smithsonian Institution.

The National Air and Space Museum (NASM), administered by the Smithsonian Institute, maintains the largest collection of aircraft and spacecraft in the world and is a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and spaceflight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. Established along the National Mall on July 1, 1976, the museum was designed by Gyo Obata of Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum as four simple marble-encased cubes containing the smaller and more theatrical exhibits, connected by three spacious steel-and-glass atrium which house the larger exhibits such as missiles, airplanes and spacecraft.

The Smithsonian Institution, an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its shops and its magazines, was established in 1846. Although concentrated in Washington DC, its collection of over 136 million items is spread through 19 museums, a zoo, and nine research centers from New York to Panama.


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LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (Oct. 6, 2010) – Cmdr. Pat McClanahan, USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) supply officer, gives Buddhist monks from the Wat Jitapawan Temple a tour of the ship’s flight deck. George Washington is currently making a port visit to Thailand as an opportunity to strengthen ties with the partner nation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox)

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How much space does the video camera and fm radio take up on the new iPod nano?

April 3rd, 2011

Question by Giving Thanks<3: How much space does the video camera and fm radio take up on the new iPod nano?
I bought a 16gb and I have 5gb flat out, but none is downloaded on the iPod yet.
However, I figure the video camera and especially fm radio will take up a lot of space. Is that true? How much?

Best answer:

Answer by Abercromby
4.7 cubic cm

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Star Trek Deep Space Nine – The Complete Seventh Season

January 22nd, 2011

Star Trek Deep Space Nine – The Complete Seventh Season

Episodes: Image in the Sand, Shadows and Symbols, Afterimage, Take Me Out to the Holosuite, Chrysalis, Treachery Faith and the Great River, Once More Unto the Breach, The Siege of AR-558, Covenant, It’s Only a Paper Moon, Prodigal Daughter, The Emperor’s New Cloak, Field of Fire, Chimera, Badda-Bing Badda-Bang, Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges, Penumbra, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, Strange Bedfellows, The Changing Face of Evil, When It Rains…, Tacking Into the Wind, Extreme Measures, The Dogs of War, What You Leave Behind Parts I and II. Deep Space Nine‘s seventh and final season came down to loose ends, tying some existing ones together while allowing others to unravel. Symptomatic of the unwillingness to let DS9 go was the immediate arrival of a replacement Dax, though poor Nichole deBoer as Ezri Dax had to have known she’d already missed the boat. Her appearance encouraged last-minute romances to blossom, with Bashir finally getting some action, Odo finally getting together with Kira, and Sisko finally proposing to Kassidy. Another contributing cute factor were numerous trips to the holosuite wherein the all-knowing Vic Fontaine dished out philosophical advice. That was when the crew wasn’t in there to play baseball against the Vulcans, or when Nog wasn’t commiserating about the loss of a leg.

Oh yes, and don’t forget the War! There was an early announcement that the show would attempt a 10-part resolution to the Dominion War, but viewers could be forgiven for forgetting all about it with so much sentimental distraction. When the horrors of war did resurface, they at least injected a few surprises into the mix. Odo and his ambiguously “evil” Founders were hit with a melting disease, prompting a backstabbing race for the power of developing and owning a cure. The original baddie Cardassians finally settled on the Federation’s side. Contrary to these interesting twists, however, were the unexpected turns taken by matters relating to Sisko’s spiritual destiny. Suddenly the mystery of the wormhole and an entire religious belief system was reduced to the problem of correctly translating the words of a sacred book. The struggle to join with some evil aliens significantly diluted the attempt at resolving what had begun seven years before in the show’s pilot episode. Ultimately, Sisko’s destiny, as with all those who’d followed him to the open-ended climax, was to be decided elsewhere. In a move that was either bold and daring–or possibly born of desperation for not having thought things through properly–the show’s storylines were to be continued in a series of spin-off books. –Paul Tonks

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