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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   how do space shuttles and get enought fuel to travel such long distances?
   how do space shuttles and get enought fuel to travel such long distances?
   i believe there a space shuttle going to pluto and will reach it at about july in 2015 which is about 7 yrs away, how will it have enough fuel to last that long?

   • ANSWER:
     This is a classic case of misunderstanding about space travel. On Earth, to move you must expend energy. Once you stop expending fuel Earth's gravity and friction with the surface or the air will bring you to a stop. In the vacuum of space this doesn't hapen. You fire up the engines to accelerate yourself to a high enough speed to escape Earth's gravity, and thens witch them off. Then you coast the rest of the way there. The New Horizons probe going to Pluto is not currently using any fuel. It is coasting along with nothing to slow it down.

2. QUESTION:
   How is math related to the landing of Space Shuttles?
   I have a school project where I have to talk about math in the landing of Space Shuttles and I can't find anything.

   • ANSWER:
     Here's a couple.

     After the shuttle had completed reentry and is gliding through the earth's atmosphere, it needed to touch down in a very specific spot (usually the Shuttle landing facility runway). So you have to be able to calculate how fast it needs to decend to be at ground level when it reached it's touchdown spot. It's called "rate of descent".

     Also, since it had wings that generated lift, it had to land at a certain speed. Too fast, and it would "float" down the runway without landing--too slow, and it loses lift and comes down short of the runway. So, you needed to calculate how quickly the shuttle had to slow down. That ties in to the "rate of decent" problem--since the shuttle was a glider, you could only gain speed by loosing altitude. If you bled off too much speed to early, you wouldn't have enough altitude to lose to make up the speed, and you'd come down short of the runway.

3. QUESTION:
   What is the difference between Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and space shuttles?
   I'm talking about like the space shuttles and missions and things like that.. i have a test on all of it tomorrow and i dont understand the difference. were those all missions? and then like the Challenger, Columbia, Endeavor and those were just shuttles? what's the difference between those and the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo things?

   • ANSWER:
     Try reading these articles on each program. Frankly, the differences between the programs are too numerous to explain here.

4. QUESTION:
   what are some questions about space shuttles?
   i have to make up a 30 question worksheet on space shuttles. even if you can only think of one i would really appriciate it. it is due tomorrow and i really need to finish it but i cant think of that many questions. will someone please help?

   • ANSWER:
     You could look into the Q&A's FOR STS" thread in the Orbiter-Forum, there are some really good questions about the Space Shuttle in it.

     http://orbiter-forum.com/showthread.php?t=679

     Alternatively, download one of the astronaut workbooks or training manuals of the Space Shuttle from the JSC homepage, and pick some questions, they have a question section after each chapter for memorizing the information.

     http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/news/flightdatafiles/index.html

5. QUESTION:
   What does the retirement of space shuttles Endeavour, Discovery, and Atlantis mean?
   What does it mean for the future of the space program? Not just the effect on the American Space program, I'm asking about internationally.

   • ANSWER:
     Well, it won't have any ripples on unmanned spaceflight. For manned spaceflight, if NASA takes on a mission before a replacement can be developed (and nothing is in the works, as the Constellation Program has been canceled), it will have to use the spacecraft of another nation.

     Manned space travel can still be done, most will probably be the Russian Soyuz rockets. Remember, after the Columbia disaster, and the shuttle fleet was 'grounded' for an extended time, the Soyuz was the only method humans had for manned spaceflight.

     It is a good design, and even the European Space Agency has been quoted as stating it is the "most frequently used and most reliable launch vehicle in the world."

     That being said, you won't see NASA sending people into space, with their own launch vehicles.

6. QUESTION:
   How big on average are most space shuttles?
   I need to write about a trip to the moon for English and how you'd arrive there. Can anybody tell me how big most rockets are?

   • ANSWER:
     Space Shuttles are incapable of travel to the moon and back. They were not designed for that. However, the vehicle that would carry a lunar-bound ship out of earth's atmosphere would probably be the Saturn V rocket. The link below has some real good information about it (including the dimensions).

     BTW, the reason for using the Saturn V is b/c that particular rocket was designed to carry extremely heavy payloads into space. The Ares V was to replace the Saturn V, but production was cancelled in 2010.

7. QUESTION:
   So will the Russian Kliper space shuttle be the next generation of space shuttles?
   I have almost forgot about them, what do you think, will this project actually take place or will it just be another interesting idea that will never take place?

   If you think that it will take place, when do you think it will happen?

   • ANSWER:
     likely, but there is no way that they'll be rolling it out in 2011.
     it's the russians we're talking about. they have enormous know-how but face a terrible funds crunch.
     the last shuttle they launched was in 1988, called the 'Buran', that was one of the saddest aviation story I've ever herd, reminds me of the Avero Arrow.
     It seems to me that the russian Soyuz capsule will be humanity's only way to the stars for some time.

8. QUESTION:
   when will it be possible for space shuttles to go as far as Pluto in space?
   and when the space station is built..will it be possible to do this? how so? what about beyond the solar system>?

   • ANSWER:
     The "space shuttle" doesn't even go as far as the moon. It takes us to EARTH ORBIT, back and forth from the ISS.

     There are PROBES that go to the orbit of Pluto, just not yet.

     New Horizons is the name of the space probe that is scheduled to approach Pluto in July 2015.
     http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html

     As for probes going beyond the boundary of the solar system, those are Voyager 1 & 2 and Pioneer 1 & 2. They aren't destined for anywhere in particular though.

9. QUESTION:
   Is Obama pulling troops out of the War zone and using the entire fleet of space shuttles for his trip to India?
   According to Rush Limbaugh it is 200 million per day. Other Republicans say it will take almost the entire fleet of our warships will be diverted to India.

   Facts: None of the above. No warships diverted and about exactly the same cost as every Bush trip and Clinton trip. About 3-5 million per day.

   Why do some Republicans think that Obama does not deserve the same security or dignity as Bush or other Presidents?
   We paid for entire Bush family, Clinton and Reagan's so why not Obama's family?

   • ANSWER:
     These are the same people who bring loaded firearms to political rallies to "protest," and who curb-stomp liberal women found in their midst.

     They're a bunch of thugs. It should come as no surprise that they're upset that the President employs security.

10. QUESTION:
    Where does NASA keep its Space Shuttles?
    I know that Enterprise is kept in a museum, but what about the others?

    • ANSWER:
      They are kept in hangars at the Cape...

11. QUESTION:
    Does anyone ever wonder what the space shuttles could be doing to our atmosphere?
    I mean they do go straight through our protective ozone layer. And think about all the fuel that is burned up every second just to get the thing off the ground.

    • ANSWER:
      They don't harm the ozone layer.

      As for the fuel... the shuttle engines use liquid hydrogen and oxygen... the only by product of which is water (vapour).

      The booster are solid fuel and use an aluminium powder.

      Far worse comes out of the old coal power stations and old car engines.

12. QUESTION:
    Do the space shuttles, or the space station have radar?
    I read about the encounter with debris from the Chinese Anti-Satellite, and was wondering if they were equipped with radar?

    • ANSWER:
      They have a type of radar, plus they have tracking station to send up data during the flight.

13. QUESTION:
    Is it true that ceramic tiles are used on space shuttles?
    I'm doing a lot of research into materials and I was told that ceramic tiles were used on space shuttles, they said something about things that can enter the atmosphere being rock and sand, though I doubt that's the reason they use tiles. Does anyone know if and why they're used? thanks xx

    • ANSWER:
      The ceramics are used because they can withstand the extremes of heat and cold the shuttle goes through. Pretty amazing stuff. You can heat it until it nearly melts and then pick it up (by the edges) with your bare fingers.

      I've used similar stuff in a job long ago for quick drying fast moving paper. While it can withstand the heat, the stuff is very fragile and soft.

14. QUESTION:
    How Would An Entry For Space Shuttles Be Including In An Outline For An Article About Spacecraft?
    I've Got A Make-Up Test And Its Not In The Book, So Can You Please Help And Answer This Question?
    Because Im Used To Typing Like This, And I Need This Answer. I Did'nt CHEAT On Anything.
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    • ANSWER:
      Why Are You Typing Like This? Do You Normally Capitalize Every Word??

      FUrtHeRmOre, wHY ShOUlD wE heLp yOu cHEat oN a QuiZ?

15. QUESTION:
    Space Shuttles brought about Transistors?
    I heard from somewhere that the reason that we have transistors today, is because of the need for smaller computers in space shuttles, is that true? and If it is, where can i find sources to back that up?

    • ANSWER:
      Some good answers above. The solid-state transistor was developed at Bell Labs in 1947.

      The space program has brought about many innovations and breakthroughs in electronics, miniaturization, chemistry and chemical engineering, and other branches of applied science.

      The use of integrated circuits to miniaturize computers would have been more in the time frame of the Apollo project. Integrated circuits were used in combat aircraft somewhat before the first shuttle flights.

      But the general idea that the cutting edge of modern technology has often been in the space program is certainly correct.

16. QUESTION:
    If god was so worried about men reaching heaven in the Tower of Babel, why doesnt he crash more space shuttles?
    And wouldn't it have been more efficient to do nothing to the tower builders and just let them climb so high that they asphyxiated and died instead? Not like he had a problem being cruel back then nor with letting people die now...

    • ANSWER:
      Because NASA already planned for occurrences such as this. They spent years in laboratories to find the exact distance of gods striking range, and to plot a course around it. It worked quite well, except for the challenger, God upgraded technology, and we were not aware. As of 2009, NASA has a god proof shuttle that works great.

17. QUESTION:
    I need a to have a question about the fuel/fuel tanks of space shuttles!?
    Hi, an astronaut is visiting my school tommorrow and I need to ask him a question about the fuel and/or fuel tanks of space shuttles. Can anyone give me a question to ask about that topic? I really appreciate it, I am in a real bind.

    • ANSWER:
      "When the external tank is jettisoned, how does NASA make sure that the orbiter and external tank do not collide?"

18. QUESTION:
    does the space shuttles and sattelites decreases the weight of the planet that could makes it unstable?
    i am just thinking about the gravity

    • ANSWER:
      The mass of a space shuttle is approx. 2030000 kg. Earth's mass is 5.9736×10^24 kg, or 2.9*10^18 times greater, meaning that the space shuttle makes up 0.000000000000000034 % of the Earth's mass. Do you think it will affect the gravity?

19. QUESTION:
    Why are Space Shuttles being Retired?
    I have been hearing a lot about Space Shuttles being retired when the International Space Station is complete. Why are Space Shuttles being retired. Is it only a few space shuttles of that model being retired or are they retiring the entire model because they have a new shuttle to manufacture. I'm confused

    • ANSWER:
      All of the space shuttles are being retired this year, as are current plans and previous plans with the cancelled constellation program. They are over 25 years old and simply need to be replaced. Our new spacecraft are privately built by a California company SpaceX, which are contracted by NASA for replacing the space shuttles for flights to the ISS. NASA just tested one of the new Falcon 9 engines earlier this month (successful, though it caused UFO sightings in Australia). The falcon rocket stages are said to be reusable, as is will be the Dragon spacecraft that will be launched into orbit on the Falcon 9. The space shuttle, too, is reusable, but the Russian Soyuz (currently the only other spaceflight option) are not. NASA plans to continue test flights, with the first ISS mission coming in 2011.

20. QUESTION:
    A few questions about space shuttles?
    I know that there are currently three orbitors in NASA's space shuttle fleet, so how do they decide which shuttle to use?

    • ANSWER:
      they have three orbiters as you know, 1 orbiter (Endeavor) is currently undergoing (and almost finished) a major modification process and will fly on STS 118, from there i think they alternate orbiters, as it takes several months to refurbish the orbiters and get them ready for launch again.

21. QUESTION:
    Fairly easy question for 10 points, about space shuttles lol :)?
    Explain why protective tiles are used on space shuttles.
    plz give me a website so i can use it in my bibliography and also give me a good answer with a fair bit of writing if u can haha cheers :)

    • ANSWER:
      First off, I just put in "space shuttle protective tiles" into google to get you some references you might be able to use (just do the same!). However, i did not look at any of them, since I've been interested in the ss for a very long time. :) The links on the first page should give you plenty to work with!!

      The protective tiles are first-and-foremost used as protection against heat as the space shuttle returns to Earth. they are tiled so that they are easy to replace once the shuttle returns to Earth (since a single tile broken during re-entry would not be disastrous). Just think of a giant heat shield in front of you when facing a bonfire. If a small square of your shield popped out, you would still be protected from the heat (albeit slightly less). And it would be really easy to shove a replacement tile back into its spot!

      Anyway, the tiles are almost specifically so that when the shuttle re-enters the Earth's orbit (and encounters resistance by the atmosphere) (yes, really fast speed and 'air' causes much heat!!!) the shuttle is protected against the majority of the heat that the encounter produces.

      I hope that the google search words help, and that this basic introduction helps you!! :D

22. QUESTION:
    Did you know the Space Shuttles SRBs dimensions were based on horses a*ses?
    Does the statement, "We've always done it that way" ring any bells?

    The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet,
    8.5 inches That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used?

    Because that's the way they built them in England, and English
    expatriates built the US Railroads.
    Why did the English build them like that?
    Because the first rail lines were built by the same people who built the
    pre-railroad tramways, and that's the gauge they used.

    Why did "they" use that gauge then?

    Because the people who built the tramways used the same jigs and tools
    that they used for building wagons, which used that wheel spacing.

    Okay! Why did the wagons have that particular odd wheel spacing?

    Well, if they tried to use any other spacing, the wagon wheels would
    break on some of the old, long distance roads in England, because that's
    the spacing of the wheel ruts.

    So who built those old rutted roads?

    Imperial Rome built the first long distance roads in Europe (and England)
    for their legions. The roads have been used ever since.

    And the ruts in the roads?

    Roman war chariots formed the initial ruts, which everyone else had to
    match for fear of destroying their wagon wheels. Since the chariots were made
    for Imperial Rome, they were all alike in the matter of wheel spacing..

    The United States standard railroad gauge of 4 feet, 8.5 inches is
    derived from the original specifications for an Imperial Roman war chariot!!
    And bureaucracies live forever.

    So the next time you are handed a specification and wonder what horse's
    ass came up with it, you may be exactly right, because the Imperial Roman
    army chariots were made just wide enough to accommodate the back ends of two
    war horses.

    Now the twist to the story

    When you see a Space Shuttle sitting on its launch pad, there are two big
    booster rockets attached to the sides of the main fuel tank. These are
    solid rocket boosters or SRBs.

    The SRBs are made by Thiokol at their factory at Utah. The engineers who
    designed the SRBs would have preferred to make them a bit fatter, but the
    SRBs had to be shipped by train from the factory to the launch site. The railroad
    line from the factory happens to run through a tunnel in the mountains. The SRBs had to fit through that tunnel.
    The tunnel is slightly wider than the railroad track, and the railroad
    track, as you now know, is about as wide as two horses' behinds.

    So, a major Space Shuttle design feature of what is arguably the world's
    most advanced transportation system was determined over two thousand
    years ago by the width of a horse's ass.

    • ANSWER:
      Why reinvent technology?
      The computer you are using probably has a DOS Editor. Count the 80 characters on a line. It is the same as a Hollerith (IBM) 80 column punch card invented in 1895 for unit record equipment. It was made that size so they could use a lot of the same equipment that was used to deal with the old size American dollar bills.
      You and I are using the Roman alphabet right now to communicate.

23. QUESTION:
    The space shuttles twist about 90 degrees when they go up. What are the procedure called and the purpose?

    • ANSWER:
      The Shuttle, and all rockets for that matter, have engines that gimbal to control the direction of their flight and their attitude. There are three body axes used: the pitch axis, the yaw axis, and the roll axis. The engines gimbal about these axes. As the rocket sits on the launch pad, the axes have some given geometric orientation. This "clock angle" is fixed, is always the same for every launch. After liftoff, and after the tower is cleared, the rocket rolls through some angle to align the axes for its desired flight path. How much it rolls is a function of its final desired orbit for that particular mission. After the roll, they gimbal to start a pitch down maneuver to make the rocket go downrange. Otherwise the rocket would continue to fly straight up. Onboard computers control the engine thrust direction, to keep it through the constantly changing cg of the vehicle, and to achieve the final desired trajectory.

      Good question. Hope this helps.

24. QUESTION:
    i wanna know a movie name...and the story is about a guy and small baby space shuttles?
    the movie is about a guy who stays in a building and soon to be demolished, but suddenly a space shuttles came and make his life easier...and the small space shuttles can make babies of space shuttles...and it charges itself...and the guy kept thode space shuttles on top of his building roof in a wooden house...i donno about the movie alot coz it was along time ago..and i miss it..

    • ANSWER:
      batteries not included

25. QUESTION:
    Is the launch of space shuttle atlantis tomorrow the last time you will go in space?
    I've heard some stuff about the space shuttle launch tomorrow but I'm a little confused. Is this the last time we will ever go in space? I've heard it called "the final space shuttle launch" and "final space flight ever" but Ive also heard its just the last launch before we switch to different rockets. So is the last time we go to space or is it just that we are switching to different rockets and not using the space shuttles anymore?
    also what will the space shuttle atlantis being doing up in space?

    • ANSWER:
      My friend works at NASA, and the space program has came to basically a halt. Obama believes it is a waste of money. They have cut many peoples jobs. So tomorrow is technically the last one, although there are still people, including my friend, that are working on other things.

26. QUESTION:
    Where will space shuttle Atlantis go after retirement?
    The space shuttles are being retired in 2010, and I've heard that Discovery is going to the Smithsonian and Endeavour is possibly going to a museum in California. Where is Atlantis going? Will it just be torn apart for scrap metal or will it be on display at a museum somewhere? I heard that Atlantis was originally supposed to be commissioned in 2008 and used for spare parts for Discovery and Endeavour, which makes me wonder if NASA is just going to forget about it and scrap it. Thanks if you can help.

    • ANSWER:
      I truly doubt that ANY shuttle will be torn apart for scrap. There are science and aviation museums around the country--and the world--who would fight for the chance to display one.

27. QUESTION:
    why do we need space shuttles?
    hi, I'm doing a science project on space shuttles and i need some help. ive been on some websites but wikipedia and the nasa website it doesnt all make sense so could someone help me just to write a bit about why we need them? ive been ill lately and it needs to be handed in pretty soon. thank you!!! x

    • ANSWER:
      The original concept of a shuttle was as a SPACE PLANE.

      It was supposed to eventually be able to go up to space then come down get a wash and a wax and be sent up again.. over and over.. nasa found out fast that the cost of fixing the tiles and getting the shuttle ready for the next launch was not going to allow a quick turn around.

      The shuttles tiles are very fragile and it usually looses alot of them on each flight or they get chipped and we know what that causes....

      When the space shuttle was first conceived it was to save the SKY LAB space station.. the predecesor to the space station that is being built now. But do to cuts in budgets and lack of interest in space since the space race was over. The shuttle wasnt in time to save the skylab and SKYLAB fell to earth over many miles mostly uninhabitted areas and most peices burned up on the way down it was a spectacle though.

      The shuttle has been very useful for some things that could not be done otherwise.. the REPAIR OF THE HUBBLE would not be possible without the shuttle .. the satellite had to be grasped and held while repairs were performed and that would not have been possible with any other type of launch vehicle.

      The lack of specific uses for the shuttle that cant be done by other space craft is the reason for its demise and replacement. One of the temporary replacements is a capsule like the old moon mission type vehicle mounted on TOP of the main tank so that it doesnt need to worry about falling debris from the tank damaging tiles.

      contellation space craft to replace shuttle.
      http://www.aerospaceguide.net/spaceexploration/orion.html

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq_4Mm-1-C0&NR=1

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO9z-nyf75M

      I hope that helps you a little I tried to find a photo of orion but I couldnt find the one I had before..

      Good luck with the report.

28. QUESTION:
    How fast can a space shuttle travel?
    How fast are we capable of making a space shuttle travel? I'm asking because I was reading about the new planet, Gliese 581, which is said to have earth like habitation characteristics, but is 20.5 lightyears away-- impossible to reach in a human lifetime. So I would like to know how fast our space shuttles go (in lightyears, preferably), to see how much time it would actually take to reach that planet.

    • ANSWER:
      The shuttle goes 17,500 MPH. That speed is not high enough to escape from Earth orbit, but FYI, that is about 38,263 times slower than light speed. (Calculated as 186,000 miles per second times 3,600 seconds in an hour divided by 17,500 miles per hour.) So if the shuttle could leave Earth orbit and travel at 17,500 MPH all the way to that star, it would take 784,391 years to get there. (Calculated as 20.5 * 38,263.)

29. QUESTION:
    Circular motion and space shuttles?
    Hi, I'm stuck on this problem:

    A space shuttle orbits earth in a near-circular orbit at a constant speed approximately 100 miles above the Earth's surface.
    If we assume that the centripetal acceleration is equal to the acceleration due to gravity at sea level (9.8 m/s^2) and the orbital radius is equal to the radius of the Earth (6380 km):

    a) what is the average speed of the shuttle?
    b) How long does it take the shuttle to make one orbit around earth?

    I'm specifically having problems w/ the wording on the first sentence, is 100m the speed of the shuttle or is it the distance above earth?
    is it:
    ...at a constant speed 100 miles, above the earth's surface...
    or
    ...at a constant speed, 100 miles above the earth's surface.

    - in any case how would i go about solving it?
    I know that for circular motion:

    Acceleration = (Velocity^2)/ Radius

    • ANSWER:
      100 miles is the distance from the Earth's surface. Essentially you have a situation where the centripetal acceleration of the shuttle is equal to the shuttles acceleration due to gravity at sea level. Set these values equal to each other and solve for velocity.

      m g = m v^2 / r => g r = v^2 so v = sqrt(g * r) to get velocity of shuttle

      To find time to get one orbit, take the circumference of the orbit and divide by the shuttle's velocity. Also, make sure to convert that 100 miles into meters before doing any calculations or your answers will be very screwed up.

30. QUESTION:
    What will replace the space shuttle craft when they retire them in 2010?
    I have been reading about the current space shuttle mission and have seen a few times that the space shuttles are to be retired in 2010 after the space station is finished. So what program is going to replace the space shuttle or will there be a space station that is unreachable, or reachable only by soviets?

    • ANSWER:
      Well, there will be 3 things that will be involved in replacing the space shuttle.

      The thing that Nasa will own is the Constellation system, which consists of a series of vehicles - 2 rockets, the Ares I and V, the Orion Capsule, a Lunar Lander, and an Earth departure stage.
      Ziggle did cover this very well

      However, this won't be ready until 2014, and quite possibly later.

      What will really be flying astronauts to the International Space Station is the SpaceX Dragon and the Rocketplane Kistler K-1. The Dragon is a capsule being developed by Space Exploration Techologies, or SpaceX, which was founded by and owned by Elon Musk. It will be launched by the Falcon 9 rocket. Details of the Dragon can be found at http://www.spacex.com/dragon.php
      BTW, almost everything on the Dragon and the Falcon 9 are reusable.

      The K-1 is a launch vehicle and an orbital vehicle. It is entirely reusable. Details of it can be found at http://www.rocketplanekistler.com/

      Both of these vehicles are being funded in part by Nasa, called the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services, but also largely by private money.

      In addition, there are other companies that are pursuing the Phase 2 COTS contract. Some of these companies are Constellation Services INternational, PlanetSpace, SpaceDev, Transformational Space, as well as other.

      Details concerning COTS can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_Orbital_Transportation_Services

31. QUESTION:
    What Should be done in light of the space shuttle disasters.?
    Really these guys have only fixed the current shutles. The united states is down two Space shuttles, Somethings got to be done. I'm not asking as to what the next "space shuttle" should be. i just wanna know what can we do. not that i can do anything about it but, but this is a serious problem that needs fixing and is really burning in my head. no answer is to rediculus, really i could use a good laugh.

    • ANSWER:
      NASA is starting work on a new vehicle. See the source. It is a capsule on an expendable rocket, much like Apollo, not a new shuttle, but it is intended to replace the shuttle.

32. QUESTION:
    Facts about space shuttles and how they launch into space?

    • ANSWER:
      The space shuttles, properly known as the Space Transportation System (STS), are resuable (mostly) spacecraft designed to carry cargo to and from low Earth orbit (LEO).

      The system has three main components: the solid rocket boosters (SRBs), the external tank (ET), and the orbiter vehicle (OV) . It is the orbiter that is commonly referred to as the space shuttle.

      The SRBs are the largest solid rocket motors ever built. They produce about 2,000,000 pounds of thrust each for about two minutes. Like any other solid rocket motor, the SRBs cannot be shutdown. They produce thrust until they run out of fuel. The SRBs fall into the ocean on parachutes and are retrieved by boats, towed to shore, and rebuilt for use in the next mission.

      The ET carries the liquid oxygen LOX) and liquid hydrogen (LH) for the main engines that are carried by the orbiter. The SRBs and the orbiter are bolted to the ET for launch. The ET is not reusable. It is jettisoned on the way up. Most of burns up. Some of it falls in the ocean.

      The OV is about the size of a Boeing 727 airliner. It is completely reusable. It can carry seven astronauts and up to 50,000 pounds of cargo to LEO. It has three engines known as the Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs). Each SSME produces about 1,500,000 pounds of thrust all the way to orbit. The SSMEs burn the LOX and LH in the external tank as propellant (fuel).

      How does it all work?

      At T minus 0, all three SSMEs ignite. If they all work well, the launch is on. You'll hear the call "three at a hundred" from the crew if all is well. This means that all three SSMEs are running at 100 percent. (The SSME's actually operate at 104 percent of rated power because the engines exceeded the specifications.)

      At that point, two things happen: The SRBs are ignited and the the frangible (explosive) bolts that hold the entire shuttle to the launch pad are exploded. The shuttle lifts off fast.

      As it clears the tower, you'll see the shuttle roll upside down and pitch over to start its climb to orbit.

      At about two minutes, the SRBs start to run out of fuel and the thrust they produce starts to tail off. At this point, more frangible bolts fire and the SRBs are separated from the ET. This is known as SRB SEP. The SRBs fall for a while and then the parachutes open to drop them in the ocean for recovery and reuse.

      Now, the shuttle is running on the SSMEs only. It accelerates at about 3Gs until it reaches the velocity needed for the orbit that the mission requires. That's 0 to 17,500 mph in 8.5 minutes.

      At this point, another set of frangible bolts fires and the ET separates and slowly reenters the atmosphere.

      The orbiter is now coasting to orbit.

      All the orbital manuvers and corrections are performs using the Orbital Manuvering System (OMS) located in the big pods on either side of the tail. These are hypergolic engines. They are fired once the shuttle reaches (approximately) the correct altitude to circularize the orbit.

      At this point, the crew will open the cargo bay doors so that the radiators on the inside can dispose of all the accumulated heat.

      On-orbit operations begin.

      This is it in a nutshell.

      The book I referred to below is awesome.

33. QUESTION:
    what topic should I pick about space?
    I have to do a project for science & i still haven't chosen a topic, because I don't really know anything about space. So i just have to pick anything, something interesting??
    Black holes, the sun, solar flares, the moon, space shuttle are some that are already taken.

    • ANSWER:

34. QUESTION:
    Whay is the space shuttles having problems with exterior tiles now vs. in the past?
    The USA 'Discovery' shttle will launch July 4 and there is concern about the exteror fuel tank foam amd tiles on the suttle coming off. What's up about this vs. not haing problems int he past?

    • ANSWER:
      Actually the foam tiles have always been a problem. Even the very first shuttle flight in1981, STS-1, suffered tile losses but they were in non-critical areas. Tile loss was such a concern that NASA had even tried developing a tile repair kit but later dropped the concept before the first flight deciding it wasn't worth the risk and training. Budget concerns may have also been an issue.

35. QUESTION:
    What's this I hear about NASA shutting down the shuttles?
    I heard from one of my students' parents that NASA is only planning five more launches with the space shuttles, and then they are planning on ending the space program for some time, renovating or rebuilding the shuttles, something like that. I haven't been able to find anything about it on the NASA site, was wondering if anyone else had read/seen/heard anything factual about this or if its just a rumor.

    • ANSWER:
      For some time they have been planning to replace the shuttle with a new launch system known as Ares.

      The Ares system uses tried and trusted concepts from the Saturn 5 and Apollo days, combined with solid rocket boosters from the shuttle launch system to reduce the costs and risks associated with launches.

      The first test firing of an Ares rocket is due next month.

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ares_I

      Cheers!

36. QUESTION:
    Advanced question: Weird colors in the sky right before space shuttle landing?
    I’m trying to identify something I saw a long, long time ago off the coast of California. I saw it right before a space shuttle landing. It looked like a red-colored psychedelic rainbow – like somebody released dye into the clouds.

    Does NASA ever release rust into the air (right before a space shuttle landings) as part of some kind of electromagnetic research?

    Is there anything you know about space shuttles that can explain the colors in the sky that I saw?

    • ANSWER:
      It was the speed of the space shuttle travelling at a very high rate of speed and the colors you saw were atmospheric gases being ionized as they hit the heat shields on the space shuttle.

37. QUESTION:
    What is the name of the inscription that NASA puts on anything they send into outer space?
    I heard a couple of years ago that NASA puts a special inscription anything they send into outer space (satellites, space shuttles, etc.). It has information about Earth, such as that there are male and female humans, we have water and land on earth, and other basic information about our planet and the human race. Its purpose is to inform any form of life that comes in contact with the object to learn where it came from and who made it. Does anyone know where I can find more information about this? I might use it in a research project about outer space.

    • ANSWER:
      The Pioneer Plaques and the Voyager Golden Record are probably the most famous of the objects you're referring to. They were sent with the Pioneer and Voyager probes, respectively, when they were launched. The Pioneer Plaque shows male and female humans and various information about the vehicle and Earth. The Voyager Golden Record (which I think is cooler, but I'm also a Carl Sagan fan) contains much more information, such as music, vocal greetings, sounds of Earth, and other information about us. However, its contents will probably be completely indecipherable by any alien species, so it's more of a cosmic time capsule than a real message intended for aliens.

38. QUESTION:
    Water on Space Shuttles?
    Water on space shuttles is very rare/limited. I know that astronauts get some of their water from fuel cells. But do they also bring some bottles of water onto the space shuttle themselves? If so, what containers do they use? And about how much water do they actually bring on?
    Also, can you guys indicate your source/reference?

    • ANSWER:
      I think you will find all the info here:
      http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/shutref/orbiter/eclss/water.html

      "The supply and waste water systems provide water for the flash evaporator, crew consumption and hygiene. The supply water system stores water generated by the fuel cell power plants, and the waste water system stores waste from the crew cabin humidity separator and from the flight crew. There are four supply water tanks and one waste water tank located beneath the crew compartment middeck floor."

      I don't know if they bring any water with them, perhaps a little bit of drinking water. But it seems that the fuel cells provide enough water for all their needs.

39. QUESTION:
    informations about launching of rockets and space shuttles?
    i need all sorts of information about what happens when a rocket or space shuttle is launched?what processes occur in a space shuttlewhen being launched? i need initial and various procees that occur at tht stage of launching

    • ANSWER:
      try nasa.com ?

40. QUESTION:
    2 questions about space shuttles?
    Briefly describe the events in a typical space shuttle mission.

    why are space shuttle flights still very expensive even though the shuttle is reused?

    • ANSWER:
      Briefly? Wow that is a challenge.
      The shuttle flight needs to be planned, that takes months or even years; then astronauts have to train for it; then the flight is schedules, the shuttle is launched and reaches orbit, performs the mission, then comes back to earth. I am not sure if this what you had in mind.

      As to the cost, the vehicle itself is a small price of the total. Even if the shuttle is reusable, every part has to be inspected, and that could actually cost almost the same as a brand new component, as some have to be totally dismantled and reassembled. Fuel and ground support cost are also very high, the shuttle is a heavy vehicle because it needs to bring wings all the way to space, wings that serve no purpose during the takeoff and the orbital operation.

41. QUESTION:
    No more space shuttles?
    I am hearing this is the last launch of a space shuttle and Ive read that the space shuttle program was scheduled to end in 2011 after 30 years...

    Are we not going to do more space shuttles in the future to learn about space??

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, Atlantis which was launched today is the last space shuttle that will be launched. They are trying to find better ways to explore space.

42. QUESTION:
    why can't space shuttles get threw clouds?
    like my question asks, why can't space shuttles get threw clouds?
    whats so bad about it?
    sorry, i meant -through

    • ANSWER:
      The Shuttle, like a plane, can fly through clouds.

      However, if they are Thunderstorm clouds, or even rain clouds in any way, they avoid landing in situations when these are present. Lightning Risk.

      Remember- when the shuttle returns to earth, it is essentially a glider.
      They have 1 chance to land it, so NASA always makes sure the shuttle lands in clear weather- which is why they bumped the landing last week to california instead of Florida- Rain Clouds.

43. QUESTION:
    Would it be possible for the space shuttle to go to the moon?
    I'm NOT asking if it could land there, just orbit. Call it a scenic drive. Is there anything about the shuttles engineering that would preclude it from traveling there?

    • ANSWER:
      Not without extensive modification and a LOT more fuel. The shuttle uses the two solid rockets plus all the fuel in the external tank plus a little of the manouvring fuel just to get to low Earth orbit. Then it is travelling at 17,500mph. To get to the Moon it has to accelerate another 7,500mph, so it would require more fuel. It would then need more fuel to slow itself down once it reached the Moon in order to go into orbit, and then even more fuel to break out of lunar orbit to come home.

      When it gets here it will have another big problem. The shuttle orbiter was designed to withstand re-entry at 17,500mph. By the time it gets back to Earth it will be doing closer to 25,000mph. The thermal protection system will likely fail because it is not designed for the temperatures that will result from hitting the atmosphere that fast, and the structure itself will probably fail because it was not designed to withstand the aerodynamic loads it will encounter at that speed. The only way round that is to use more fuel to slow it down before re-entry.

      So, to get the shuttle to and from the Moon would require launching extra fuel and modifying the shuttle to allow connection to another fuel tank while in space. It's actually easier to design a whole new vehicle for the task.

44. QUESTION:
    If the concord hadn't of been decomissioned in 2003, would it have been a space plane in the future?
    Later in the distant future does anyone wonder if the concorde survived would it be taking people to the moon or even different planets? And will there ever be a plane that replaces the concorde? And do space planes exist and I'm not talking about the U.S. and Russian space shuttles either?

    • ANSWER:
      No. It was designed for flight in the atmosphere. It would have been easier to design a new plane.

      There are no space planes. (None that takeoff and land conventionally and climb higher than 400,000 feet.)

45. QUESTION:
    A question about gravity and space shuttles..?
    Ok so in Apollo 13, when the shuttle's power is gone, they basically float around the moon in a circle so they can rocket off back to Earth by turning the power back on and with the momentum from floating around the moon. My question is, without being able to steer the shuttle or anything, how can they remain the correct distance from the moon without being sucked in by its gravity or being too far out that gravity no longer has enough hold on them and they float off?
    Please give me sources if available.

    • ANSWER:
      "...without being able to steer the shuttle or anything, how can they remain the correct distance from the moon without being sucked in by its gravity or being too far out that gravity no longer has enough hold on them and they float off?..."

      First off, the shuttle *is* steerable. Very small rocket-like engines called thrusters can be fired to adjust the attitude and altitude of the shuttle.

      Secondly, the shuttle is not designed to go to the moon at all.

      Finally "...how can they remain the correct distance from the moon without being sucked in by its gravity or being too far out that gravity no longer has enough hold on them and they float off?..." If you tied a weight on a length of string and twirled the weight around your head what would happen? The weight would continue to circle your head at the same distance. The reason this happens is because the *speed* of the weight is trying to make it fly away from you, but at the same time the string is preventing that from happening. Now just substitute the weight for some spacecraft orbiting the moon and the string for the moon's gravity. As long as the spacecraft continues to maintain the same velocity (...which tries to force it away from the moon...) the moon's gravity (...the string...) will be just enough to cancel out that flying-off-into-space force. The trick is to make sure the spacecraft has the correct velocity.

A Brief History of Space Shuttle Innovation

About the author: Chris Freville also explains how the SRB release path is calculated to drop in the ocean, from where they are recovered to be reused again. Lighter in weight now, space shuttle continues its ascent, fueled by the three SSMEs.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/history-articles/a-brief-history-of-space-shuttle-innovation-1400798.html

An Air Force Career is Enhanced by Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   what are the odds of being in the air force space program?
   Im considering joining the air force and i would like to know my odd of getting in the space section of the air force?

   • ANSWER:
     Better go to the Air Force Academy first. It's a highly competitive program and most everyone who gets in is a pilot for the Air Force. Unfortunately, most of these pilot slots are filled by Academy graduates so it's almost a necessity to attend there if you plan on entering an aviation career in the AF. I suppose there are support positions you could do but I'm assuming you mean actually being qualified for space travel.

2. QUESTION:
   How do I become part of the Air Force Space Program?
   I am joining the AFROTC program in 2010 and I would love to get a job in the space program. How do i prepare to have a better chance in getting a job in that department?

   • ANSWER:
     You should ask a recruiter, if you get to go to flight school and become a pilot, it could help, or a technical or administrative position will involve special training. The recruiter should be able to cover the details for you, and may be able to get the schools lined up before you join.

     Also, the other branches could be a possibility if the USAF doesn't work out for you. The new NASA administrator, Charles Bolden, was a pilot in the USMC, and flew the Shuttle for NASA.

3. QUESTION:
   How can I be part of the Air Force Space Program?
   I am joining the AFROTC program in 2010 and I would love to get a job in the space program. How do i prepare to have a better chance in getting a job in that department?

   • ANSWER:
     Hit the math and science hard hard hard. Also engineering. You will need to be a top graduate and an outstanding citizen. Volunteer for worthwhile causes, be a leader. Maintain top physical condition at all times. Communicate with your instructors regularly, get known, and build up a list of references and contacts. Good luck!

4. QUESTION:
   Air Force Space Program?
   Hey I am a junior in college starting AFROTC in the fall, with a bachelors in mathematics and then continuing ROTC while I get my masters in aerospace engineering. I have a pretty good idea of what most of the career fields that I could be put into entail, except for any of the space and missile command jobs. I'm wondering what kind of work I could expect to be doing in those careers. Also, just a secondary question, what is the policy on the air force giving permission for eye surgery to become a pilot. I'm not dead set on becoming a pilot or anything, but it would be pretty sweet to be a pilot and I would like to know if its a possibility for me, at least in the air force.

   • ANSWER:
     Yes you can get a waiver foir eye surgery, prk or lasik only.

     But you have to wait one year after the eye surgery before you can apply for flight school.

5. QUESTION:
   In 10 years when we have no Air Force and no space program, can we blame Obama for being underadvanced?

   Should we just screw progress and go back to the dark ages?
   How can you be a space junkie if you think nebulous spending you can't even identify is more important than the space program? More liberal BS.

   • ANSWER:
     I don't have to wait ten years to do that.

     I've only to look at the repeatedly slurs made by him and his cabinet toward our developmentally disabled, et al, along with their bend toward using drunken nightclub language, to know we, as a nation and highly respected world power, have entered a period wherein, we are beginning to retrograde.

6. QUESTION:
   Wha is the Air Force's space program like?
   Are these jobs interesting and fun? I am extrememly interested in space and I was curious as to if the program would be worth my time? Which jobs in the space program would you recommend? Is it difficult to get a job in the program?

   • ANSWER:
     Dc pulled funding from NASA not the USAF space command. Space commands job is to track OBC (objects of concern) and to track space debris. Overall it's pretty boring you will not go to space and the space programis expanding however. The USAF launches satellites and increases Americas military presence in space. Last year they launches a space UAV as big as the shuttle. It's competitive but not as much as NASA. Anyway the USAF doesn't have any exciting spacewalkers but does have people at computers going over computer data on flight plans and making sure no space debris hit the ISS or US satellites. Hope this helped:)

7. QUESTION:
   What should I take in college to be part of the space and missile program in the air force?
   I no I need to talk to a recruiter but I was just wondering now cause I'm kinda of impatient. I'm a freshman in college and am looking at a career in the air force after college.
   If it makes a difference I got a 64 on the ASVAB
   Well I was asking for a specific major even a school you can suggest? In Massachusetts or new Hampshire would be perfect.

   • ANSWER:
     You probably want to look into majoring in something like Aeronautics. You'll probably have to go to a tech school to find that kind of major. Even better would be if you got into the US Air Force Academy.

8. QUESTION:
   Why do liberals think we need no air force or manned space program? Is progress no longer needed?
   Specifically, the F-22 and Constellation programs have both been cancelled by Obama. Are we suddenly living in a world without the need for competition or advancement?
   Well Andy, being far from one myself, I say we do because we need to keep up with the competition. What happens when Russia sells its own advanced stealth fighter to every country and we have none? What happens when China has bases on the moon and we have none? Short answer is we'll discontinue as a country and a "great experiment" in democracy.
   Carole, your link tells me nothing new. The Constellation program is in fact being replace with NOTHING. Hoping that the private sector will come up with something better is unrealistic.

   • ANSWER:
     I understand this advancement thing is new to a conservative mind. But I am glad to see you are trying. Allow me to bring you up to speed.

     Right now the advancement we are focusing on is renewable energy solutions.
     That is on the technology side.

     On the social side the issue is gay rights.

     I appreciate your interest in the advancement of our race and welcome you with open arms!

9. QUESTION:
   Spiritually contemplating, Why do I have to join the Zimbabwe air force before I join their space program?

   • ANSWER:
     Spiritually answering, ask Zimbabwe!

10. QUESTION:
    Is NASA the only American company that do Space Programs that send people into Space?
    And the Air Force I guess, but I read the Air Force Space Program does no send people into Space, but they send Airmen to NASA. Of course, I can be wrong.

    • ANSWER:
      NASA is a government agency, not a company. For the moment, it's the only US space program that has put people into space. But that won't be the case for long. Privately owned companies, like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX, are making a lot of progress.

11. QUESTION:
    What is the future of NASA, will the Air force take over?
    Now that NASA has been de-funded, what is the exact future of the united state's space program? Is it likely for us to expect the Air force space command to take NASA's place?

    • ANSWER:
      Air Force is doing stuff NASA could only dream of right now.

12. QUESTION:
    Advice of Air Force AFSC retraining or career path?
    I am currently a 5-level SRA at luke afb, AZ. I do Tactical Aircraft Maintenance and although overall the job is alright, there are things I do like and things I don't like.

    *LIKES*

    -I like the fact that Luke AFB is a training base and deployment / reassignments are virtually non existent. We just occasionally go TDY to different places for short periods of time. This makes married life alot easier.
    -I like the relaxed environment between Officer and Enlisted members on the flightline.

    *Dislikes*

    - You constantly work outside 12 hours a day and in AZ it is either extremely hot or extremely cold.
    - There is no such thing as a lunch break, you eat when you have time or dont eat at all some days.
    - The job holds enormous amounts of responsibility with Quality Assurance, signing your name to everything you do, and having a T.O in your hand for daily washing of the canopy.
    - With such a large squadron someone is always f**king something up and instead of holding the individual responsible, its always squadron punishment. It gets very annoying when its something you have no control of preventing as well.
    - And most of all, there is no special hazard pay like other shops get, even though we are always the ones directly exposed to all of the hazardous chemicals/mishaps.

    I am looking into either going guard or reserve, using my GI Bill to go to school full time and get bah pay. The only disadvantage to this is the almost 50% reduction in pay and I dont know the differences between guard and reserve and which would be a better choice.

    The second option I am looking into is to retrain into another afsc that I actually enjoy doing. This is what I am looking for:

    - Prefer Non-Deployments / Reassignments
    - Prefer an indoor or partial indoor job that doesn't require me to suffer through the extreme environments all day.
    - Prefer a job that is non mechanical (turning wrenches)
    - Prefer something computer based but not a boring scheduling job.
    - Prefer a job that would station me in southern california ( that is where i am from )
    - Prefer a job where I can work a normal 8-10 hour day, go home and hang out with my wife and not have a out of control schedule.

    I am interested in Los Angeles AFB - Space and Missile Systems Center. They have a Space Superiority Systems Wing that sounded like it had a exciting mission. I started looking into Space Systems Operations Apprentice but when I started reading about the job on forums everyone talks about you could get stuck in missile warning 12 hour shifts that are 6 days on 3days off or you could get command and control ofsatellitess which is more rewarding. Another thing everyone kept talking about being stationed at bases in colorado but no one every mentioned anything about being stationed in Los Angeles, CA.

    If anyone can comment on any of the topics discussed above, provide any AFSC that I may be interested in, or any advise to help me make a decision that would be great. Also if anyone has been stationed at Los Angeles AFB, what jobs might most fit my needs.

    I am really interested in the Air Force Space program though. I would enjoy exploring space through video and images, controllingsatellitess, discovering new things and more. Maybe someone can even provide a rewarding career path where i go guard or reserve and use my Gi Bill to get into something like that.

    Thank you for any input you give.

    • ANSWER:
      I suggest you just get out and away from the military.

      1. No base is perfect, no job is perfect. I'm sure you could get your dream job and dream base and still gripe about something.
      2. You're a SRA... get over it! You will answer to your superiors and to your TO at all times, because if you mess it up, someones life is at stake!
      3. Arizona.. cold? Honey, come on up here to Minot, ND. Currently a warm and fuzzy (-10), and that's warmer than the temp on the flight line! Oh, and did they mention that you could get Minot with space/missiles?
      4. EVERYONE deploys. You've been blessed for these first few years, but everyone is deployable, either in your career field or as an augmentee. Even our space folk deploy as augmentees.
      5. Everyone would love a normal 8-10 hour day, even your commander and your chief. And their wives would love it as well.
      6. As for special duty pay... only the fuel shop guys dealing directly with the hydrazine get that measly 0 a month. And for that I sent my hubby to work every day for 6 years, praying that nothing would happen and there would be no spills, while he lived day in and day out with those fuel bladders.

      So... best bet... get out! Quit and go find a nice comfy job in the outside world where they can give you all of that.

13. QUESTION:
    just joined the air force, need a top secret clearance will my past haunt me!?
    I went to school in the UK for a year as an exchange, while there i got a bunch of charges for a stupid drunk night, i was put in jail to the courts could see me, and given a court date to return, however, i was due to be back in the US and had my tickets only a few weeks later and at the time figured skipping the court date would'n't effect me since i live in the US.

    Fastfoward, I now have a warrant for my arrest for a lot of charges, some legit, some BS but in the UK. I enlisted in the air force space program because i needed to pay off student loans and hope to work in the industry so figured i could kill two birds with one stone. I need a TS clearance, the recruiters told me not to mention the legal issues in UK that no one iwll know. Further, they did the initial check and nothing came up in the US, so they said they won't check anymore records, just check my references. and i'll be good, i was told this by a lot fo people in the recruiting office. . .
    so will this open court case come out, i know there is a warrant for my arrest but it's in another country, but they know i lived there for a while with school and all so won't they check it out? or is it hit or miss, they may or may not check? i saw they checked my credit report about 2 weeks ago. They did my fbi and local checks and found no warrants or issues, now i just need an interview and such. I'm still in DEP. I didn't think about it but because i'm in a field that requires a TS clearance won't they check really deep? is there a waiver for an open court case?

    I tried asking the recruiters by the way at, seperate offices to top it off and they ALL keep saying it won't effect me! only if i wasn't a us citizen.

    I want to come clean but i can't afford to fly to UK spend time in jail while htey process me again and all that!
    and FROG good point lol, i get in get the job and then get arrested at my duty station!

    WHAT IS A GIRL TO DO!
    it's been 2 months since at meps if that matters, and one month till i ship to Bootcamp
    not that it matters, some basic details, me piss drunk, dont'deny it, a guy touched my ass, then it's a blur he ended up with a bloody face and his friend holding me back, witnesses saw me attacking him, i then, like a drunk idiot tried to flee the cops which was basically me making it 3 steps and falling flat on my face.

    i don't deny any of it and i got tons of assault and assaulting a police officer, i was 19 and hadn't drank much in my life prior, barley remember the night, and since the incident have never had more than a drink or to. alcohol ruins lives i'm convinced.

    • ANSWER:
      If you got fingerprinted in the UK, then that may show up from your NAC check, and definitely for the TS clearance. You are in a pickle.

      If you get about 2 to 3 weeks past MEPS, and haven't heard anything - that means nothing popped on your NAC (National Agency Check - FBI etc).

      The TS? Good luck. I truly believe they will catch that.

      ** You are going to have to do something about the outstanding charges, or else you AND the recruiters are going to be in deep Sh**. The recruiters will promptly say you are lying (as in "she never told me that!!") and throw you right under the bus - so you could face a fraudulent enlistment discharge later. Get it fixed.

14. QUESTION:
    How is your job chosen in the Air Force?
    I'd like to work in the Space program of the Air Force, but I don't know how they choose what you do once you enlist.

    Do they set you up according to your ASVAB Score, Do you choose what occupation you want, or is it random?

    What is the probability of getting into the Space program?

    If it is random, what is the probability of getting stuck with an Direct Combat Occupation.
    About the 20/20 vision thing, is it an actual requirement? If so, I will have to get LASIK surgery done.

    • ANSWER:
      usually when you enlist you can pick your job with your recruiter...so you know what job youre getting.

      however, you do need a higher asvab score for some jobs.

      so go talk to a recruiter about jobs youre interested in and the asvab requirements.

      p.s. space is an awesome air force job

      EDIT:

      If you want to know about the AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code, aka air force career field) 1C6X1, Space Systems Operator read this link. About.com has a short summary of practically every AFSC.

      http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjob1c6x1.htm

      It also lists required ASVAB scores...

      Good Luck!

      EDIT: Flying career fields like pilot and nav are the only ones that require 20/20.

15. QUESTION:
    Air Force- Space Systems Operation Tech School?
    Hi, I am an air force spouse and my husband just got accepted into the space system operation program. I would like to know if anyone knows how long the tech school will be. I know it is in CA, but I am worried because my hubby said that if it isnt long enough we may have to stay behind in Germany, (we are currently stationed in Germany)...I really dont want us to be apart, I think i am more anxious than he is...i try to get him to call the base and ask, but he just brush it off...THanks in advance!

    when i say we may have to stay behind i mean that my little one and i may have to stay while my hushand is in school...back in the states..

    • ANSWER:
      wow CA! good to know.. i might be going here. I have a long ways to go tho.. i haven't even been through BMT!! hahah Good luck tho

16. QUESTION:
    Is the Air Force the reason why the shuttle program is terminated?
    The x-37b
    Lot of space jobs within the last three years

    Air Force taking over space?

    • ANSWER:
      Nothing to do with the Air Force but a lot to do with Oblabla wanting the Muslim Brother hood to enter the space race.

17. QUESTION:
    did Obama cut NASA because the Military has their own Space Shuttle that doesn't need people?
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1268138/X-37B-unmanned-space-shuttle-launched-tonight.html Anyway why does our Military spend so much money. is the AIR forces Space Program larger than NASA's entire budget?

    • ANSWER:
      The military budget is gigantic, bloated, and wasteful. We are spending a huge amount of money on our military and almost none of it is used to defend our coutry. Obama messed with the NASA budget because our country is broke and he has no idea how to fix it.

18. QUESTION:
    did Obama cut NASA because the Military has their own Space Shuttle that doesn't need Humans?
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1268138/X-37B-unmanned-space-shuttle-launched-tonight.html Anyway why does our Military spend so much money. is the AIR forces Space Program larger than NASA's entire budget?

    • ANSWER:
      No. First of all he didn't cut the budget. He increased it slightly over what it was last year. But he wants to get rid of expensive programs like the shuttle and constellation, and use commercial rockets instead, which will be cheaper.

      The military does launch satellites on conventional rockets like the Atlas or Delta. They have a lot of satellites, including spy satellites, communication satellites and the GPS satellites. GPS started out to be a military navigation system but was quickly made public. It depends on satellites built, launched, and operated at the expense of the U.S. military. I suppose there could be a fee to use the system, but there isn't, so that cost is part of the military space budget.

      The X-37 space plane began as a NASA project in 1999, then was transferred to the US Department of Defense in 2004. This is just one more X plane, like the X-1 that was the first supersonic airplane and the famous X-15. Those are all military projects. In fact GPS, the internet, jet airplanes, and all kinds of stuff was first developed by the military. I once saw an exhibit of middle ages armor and learned that screws were originally invented to hold knight's armor in place. Yes, the common screw and screw driver is military technology. In fact the military is BY FAR the biggest driver of new technology in the world, and always has been.

19. QUESTION:
    air force for the space engineer?
    okay to some this may sound dumb but i love engineering and well i love the study of space and i also love this country and the military! but i have asthma, i am a soccer athlete though. so its under control. i am however ignorant to the air force because ive loved the marines so please answer me some questions! well i read up about the space program so how do i get there? if there, can i choose which base i would like to go (i live in illinois and there is a base up here)? can i become a officer and do the engineering? thank you for your time!

    • ANSWER:
      If you have asthma you will likely be banned from service in all branches. However, IF you get in, to be in Space Command you would need to be stationed at a Space Command base. Meaning California, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Alaska, North Dakota, Greenland, and Florida. There is an Airforce Base in Illinois, but it is a Air Mobility Command base not a Space Command base.

      You can be an officer with almost any degree, however you will likely not be using that degree while you are in the service, unless you are a professional like doctor, lawyer or clergyman.

20. QUESTION:
    Is the final launch of the Space Shuttle "Discovery" mark the death of our space program?
    Pardon my ignorance, but it seems to me as if we'll not be sending anymore missions into space, except the Air-force. Please enlighten me.

    • ANSWER:
      Well for one, there are 2 other orbiters (Endeavor and Atlantis) and they each have one more scheduled mission.

      So no our space program has not ended, and the shuttle program itself has not yet ended, but will this year.

      The end of the Shuttle program is not the end of our space program. We will still be sending people, material and science to the space station, just using a hired taxi service rather than taking our limo for the foreseeable future.

      Additionally, our space program is not just the shuttle or the space station. To be honest our robotic missions have been much higher value at much lower cost than our human space flight. All of the awe, wonder, and revelations of new insights into our universe have come from robotic mission (Hubble, Chandra, Voyager, Cassini, Mars rover, etc.) Other than the sheer excitement of the Lunar missions of the late 60's and Early 70's, human space flight has done little for us compared to robotic missions.

21. QUESTION:
    USAF Space Program Size?
    How large is the U.S. Air Force's space program? Also, are the spacecraft manned or unmanned?

    • ANSWER:
      The Air Force has a robust space program. The manned part is through NASA. Some Air Force personnel get detailed to NASA. Most of the Air Force's space program involves satellites and space tracking.

22. QUESTION:
    What are the chances of being selected for a NASA space program?
    This is what I plan on doing, go to university , get a degree of some sort in avionic engineering, once that is done apply for the US Air force and obtain my pilots license through there, I will pay for any other extra hours required. Once iv done this and I apply, is there even the slightest chance to be picked? Im not american and am South African, I have however, through contacts in the US been told I will most likely be selected for the air force programme as my marks are very good for both physics and mathematics.

    • ANSWER:
      Good luck.
      Your chances are slender.

      Two of my friends (both with PhDs in space sciences, both fit, both with 3 languages) applied to the European Space Agency's selection program - and both failed at the 2nd round of selection, when there were about 1000 candidates.

      But don't overlook the many opportunities for non-flight crew - someone has to engineer, design and test, aerospace systems. If you're still at the pre-university stage I strongly suggest caution about pinning your career hopes on to one goal at this stage.

      Get the best degree you can (BTW, aerospace engineering is generally what such courses are called: avionics is a subset of aero-eng and deals with information/control systems in craft) and then another degree to specialize in. You'll find that even pilots are multiply degreed these days, and mission specialists tend to be 'doctored'.

23. QUESTION:
    Does the air force national guard have a simultaneous membership program?
    Im a senior in high school in nc and am looking into the military. My current plan is to join after graduation and ship off during the off-peak season then take advantage of this program after 2 years of normal ng duties ( the 2 yr space is so my husband can finish his degree ). I planned on going to an air force rotc accredited school (looking at East Carolina University and UNC Central University) but I can't find out whether the AIR FORCE has this program or is it just for the army please help!!!
    Thanks =]

    • ANSWER:
      I went to school at North Carolina Central University and the Air Rotc Program was a part of Duke like all the ROTC programs. There is no SMP program for the Air guard but it is best to contact the air guard for a similar program

24. QUESTION:
    Is Obama decapitating America? He cut the F-22 program, now the Constellation program?
    So we have no air force, and no space program now. Looks like an Islamic-style decapitation to me.
    In case you didn't know, Russia is building their own stealth fighter that is comparable to our now non-existant F-22. So when they start selling them to other countries, we will be at a disadvantage. Does that not matter to anyone?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes he's dismantling signs of America's dominance.

25. QUESTION:
    Is Obama really getting rid of the NASA Space Program?
    My friend tells me that Obama was getting rid of NASA. I wanted to get into the Air Force and eventually become an astronaut, but if he's right and we don't get it back, my dreams are crushed. Can I get some confirmation please?

    • ANSWER:
      That dumb Obama isn't getting rid of NASA, he has cut their budget to the bone to where the equipment to go back to the moon has ben put on hold, in other words for America to send astronauts or equipment to the space station Russia will be the ones we we have to hitch a ride with.
      Our federal government is stupid, when we get the ability to go into the future, they take a big step back, then when it looks like another country is going to get something out of going to the moon, they play catch up.
      If the China builds a base on the moon they will be bring the minerals mined on the moon back to earth and we will be the buyers no the sellers.
      By cutting NASA budget there will be probably another fifty thousand people out of work.

      It's the Democrats now known as the Dumbocrats fault along with Odummy, that America is becoming a second class country not a leader any more.

26. QUESTION:
    Does the Air Force have double standards on adultery for men and women?
    (I wrote this question with Governor Mark Sanford in mind. It is unbelievable that the cowardly high command of the Air Force let this Airman stay in his job and in his rank after he was AWOL and committed Adultery??? Please read the case about 1st Lt Kelly Flinn an Air Force Academy Graduate and B-52 pilot. Head and shoulders above Mark Sanford. Who committed adultery and was never charged.)

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    1LT Kelly Flinn
    United States Air Force

    Born December 23, 1970

    Place of birth St. Louis, Missouri
    Allegiance United States of America
    Service/branch United States Air Force
    Years of service 1993-1997
    Rank Lieutenant
    Other work Proud to Be
    Kelly Flinn, sometimes referred to as Kelly Flynn in media sources, (b. December 23, 1970, St. Louis, Missouri) was the first female B-52 pilot in the United States Air Force. Flinn was discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1997 after being charged with making a false statement, adultery, and disobeying orders.[1] Flinn's trouble with the Air Force received widespread media attention at the time and was discussed in a U.S. Senate hearing on May 22, 1997.[1]

    Contents [hide]
    1 Early life
    2 Academy
    3 Pilot training
    4 Post-training
    5 Missions
    6 Charged
    7 References

    [edit] Early life
    As a youth she moved to Marietta, Georgia where she attended Lassiter High School and was named "Miss LHS" in 1989 upon graduation. She decided to become a pilot after attending Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama.

    [edit] Academy
    On June 29, 1989 Flinn was accepted by both the United States Air Force Academy and the Naval Academy, with nominations from Senator Sam Nunn and Congressman George "Buddy" Darden, choosing to enter the Air Force as a member of the Class of 1993.

    Considered by her Air Officer Commanding ("AOC") to be one of the top cadets at the academy, Flinn was active in many cadet programs, and was selected for an overseas Operation Air Force program, spending the summer of 1991 at Kunsan Air Base in Korea. She was further selected during her senior year to participate in an international exchange program with L'École de l'Air (the French Air Force Academy). Eight cadets are selected every year for this program, becoming provisional ambassadors to France, attending L'École de l'Air and participating in its programs. Flinn flew the Cap-10 and received French jump wings.

    [edit] Pilot training
    Flinn entered Undergraduate Pilot Training on January 24, 1994 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and later attended water survival training and the Combined Services Support Program at Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City, Florida. In early 1995, Flinn worked in the Wing Scheduling Office back at Columbus AFB, organizing air show information, as well as coordinating Emergency Procedures Training for NASA.

    In April 1995, Flinn began B-52 training at Barksdale Air Force Base, in Louisiana, received the highest possible scores on all evaluations (including flight evaluations), and was titled as a distinguished graduate of her class.

    [edit] Post-training
    Later that October, Flinn was a delegate to the 1995 Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Service conference at Luke Air Force Base. She spoke to several national military leaders, including the Air Force Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force about Air Force policies concerning women in combat.

    [edit] Missions
    Arriving at Minot AFB, North Dakota, in October 1995, Flinn was mission-qualified for the B-52H Stratofortress by December, as a co-pilot, participating in various B-52 operations for both conventional and nuclear weapons. 1st Lt Flinn participated in various missions, including Hornet's Nest, Global Guardian, Bulwark Bronze, Statex, Green Flag, NORI, and CORI. Selected to demonstrate B-52H power projection capabilities to the Secretary of the Air Force, 1st Lt Flinn flew on a Global Power long-range airstrike during an international exercise, and participated at air shows at Andrews Air Force Base.

    [edit] Charged
    1st Lt Flinn faced a court-martial on May 20, 1997 for military charges of adultery with a soccer coach at Minot AFB who was married to a female enlisted subordinate; conduct unbecoming an officer; disobeying a lawful order (in writing, to stay away from the married man) and making a false official statement.[1]

    Flinn's case, due to her high visibility in Air Force recruitment advertisements, as well as the number of her accomplishments during her four years of active-duty service, drew national attention, eventually creating a media circus. She was allowed to resign from the Air

    • ANSWER:
      From what I can read she lied, got caught, was told to stop and then kept doing it. She is an Officer and was fully aware of the consequences. She falls under the UCMJ so she has to play by their, way more specific, rules. A Governor falls under conventional laws and sadly is not held to the same standards. As a military member, being fully aware of the laws, you gotta ask yourself "are my stripes/bars and everything I have accomplished worth it?" It must have been some really good sex.

27. QUESTION:
    Thinking of joining the military?
    Which would you recommend Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Army? Also what job should I go for depending on which one I decide to join. I scored a 78 on my ASVAB.

    I was thinking about the air forces space program anyone have information about this? Any suggestions?

    dont bother telling me its a bad idea, Im going. So thats that.

    • ANSWER:
      ok heres the easiest way to break it down to you, in the air force you are gonna have it the easiest and nobody can deny that but at the same time you arent going to see/experience the things the other branches will let you (and no not only iraq lol) the marines are known for being the "hard@sses" and having the cool uniform the army is known for having the most/longest deployments..and the navy obviously youre going to be on a ship..for the most part..

      what you have to do is decide which one is going to satisfy you the most.. i can give you the most info about the army because thats what i know.. if you join the army you are elidgeable for an enlistment bonus up to 20k on top of money for school and all that other stuff.. the army is the only branch that can guarentee you job of choice and station of choice. any civilian job there is and just about any job any other branch as the army has an equivilent to it.

      what you need to do is sit down with a recruiter from each branch and talk to them and see what they can offer you and whichever one you like thats the one you should go for.. dont do it on other peoples opininions because the airforce people are going to tell you to join the airforce, same with navy marines and army..

28. QUESTION:
    what is life like for an air force woman fighter pilot?
    since i was in jhs i decided to become an astronaut, later in hs i realized the real competitiveness of becoming one (atleast as a civilian), so i looked into a different approach. i found out about the space programs that the airforce has with nasa and started growing an interest in flying. i will become one of the best damn pilots the usaf has seen and improve my chances at qualifying for piloting a space shuttle.

    I am a 23yr old, unmarried woman. i have a BS in mechanical engineering (choose this major to improve my chances) and im in good health. I plan on becoming an air force pilot through the ots program and have already started studying for the afoqt. but before i can contact a recuiter, i am doing my research to know exactly what i will be getting into...a min. 10 year commitment as a fighter pilot is not very easy to give away. By the time im done with my commitment i will be 34.

    so with that said i want to know the life i will have from ppl who are in the airforce, esp from the pilots/women. how often will i be able to see my friends and family who are very close to me? how easy/difficult is it to find your "other half" while on active duty? will i have time to do things i like? traveling, sports, beaches, movies, and hanging out with friends?

    more disturbing as i was youtubing and googling, i kept finding out stuff bout rapes/threats from a lot of women inthe military (IE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDO9a03oZY0)...and thats coming only from the ones brave enough to speak out about it. is there a real line barrier between men and women in the usaf. its bad enough to be worried bout your life on enemy grounds, but to be constantly watching ur back even in the safe haven of your base which to most is "home", its just disturbin. i want to know if life in the service is really that bad, of if things have changed, or if there are better laws to prevent such things from happening.???

    PLEASE ANY ADVISE/COMMENT WILL HELP. 10 years is a serious commitment, but if i will not feel safe at my own "base/home" i dont want IN or any part of it.

    • ANSWER:
      What's your GPA? The AF only has about 50 slots a year for OTS and flight school, you'd better have an amazing GPA if you want a shot (and less than half will fly fighters, and there are a lot more men flying fighters than women because of physical advantages)

      Anyway, you say you want to be a f*cking fighter pilot, yet you're too damn worried about getting raped by your own airmen in the Air Force, you probably don't have the guts to be a friggin FIGHTER PILOT, and I promise you if you want to be a fighter pilot you better have the warrior attitude because they are not going to give it to you for being a f*cking woman.

      If you want to live a safe, comfortable life traveling around with the man of your dreams and playing sports, hitting up the beach, hanging out with friends, and going to the movies, the fighter pilot life is NOT for you.

29. QUESTION:
    how do you get selected for the astronaut program if your a pilot in the air force?
    i really want to be a pilot in the air force and if that goes throw i would like to get in the astronaut Program. How would you go about getting selected for this or do you sign up for it, and are their courses in collages that i should take that would help my chances of getting in to the program. my goal is to work for nasa and fly into outer space weather i get a job driving the ship or not as long as i get to be part of the team that goes up. so that brings me to my other question what other types of jobs dose nasa Select for officers of the air force if any but now that i think about it it would be awesome to fly the ship =)

    What are some of the qualifications to be come an astronaut that they look for any info well help and if you can include links that would be great.

    Thank you
    scotty

    sorry about any spelling or punctuation laptops about to die had to rush the question

    • ANSWER:
      Active-duty USAF pilots apply to the astronaut program using the same procedure as civilian applicants. If selected, the Air Force details them to NASA for the duration of their evaluation as an astronaut-candidate, and for the five-year tenure as a selected astronaut.

      Non-astronaut NASA details are assigned through the Air Force. That is, USAF maintains details for NASA assignments in both flight and ground roles. One requests such duty through normal USAF channels. NASA is a civilian organization. It is involved with the military only when the military controls resources that are necessary to NASA's missions and when developing that capacity in a civilian context is prohibitive. NASA does require highly qualified pilots for manned space missions, and for that purpose the military is often the only place where a pilot can obtain the required flight experience.

      Your academic preparation for an astronaut assignment should emphasize engineering and science. You will want to concentrate on aeronautical and astronautical engineering. You will also want courses in the natural and physical sciences such as physics, meteorology, astronomy, and so forth. You should plan to get a Master of Science degree and commit to superior academic performance.

30. QUESTION:
    The brain chip that tells the drone security force over US air space your not an enemy of the State - Security?
    Drones to protect you drones to keep the border safe

    We just need to stick this small satalite interfacing computer chip in you --- and you will be identified by OUR drones as friendly -- However your information will also be readable by all sides who may also have drones and they would naturally identify you as -- Not friendly

    Its for --- security

    Its just to enslave you further into a digital prison

    Its the mark of the beast

    its step one to a full out eugenics program to alter man into something more android like

    • ANSWER:
      10 years ago i would have thought you were nuts but then agains 10 years ago i would have thought them putting drones over US soil was a nutso idea too.

31. QUESTION:
    Is there an astronaut program in the military?
    I know a lot of astronauts have been selected from the navy / air force, but how do they become applicants for the space program?

    Is this still how NASA selects potential astronauts?

    • ANSWER:
      Actually, NASA gets the majority of their astronauts and rocket scientists from Purdue they have the number 1 aeronautical and aerospace programs available. So get some monies for college and go to purdue, become a pilot (theres a program there, or join the army as a pilot) get lots of flight hours, do your schooling, apply.

32. QUESTION:
    Should I join the Air Force?
    I have a few questions concerning me joining the air force...
    First of all let me give you a little back ground. I'm 20 years old, a college student (for the most part), and I have a job that barely pays my bills.
    I am on academic probation right now because I can't seem to pull my head far enough out of my *** to raise my GPA. This is the 3rd semester I've been on it meaning I can no longer receive financial aid.
    I want to be a geologist and lately I've been thinking about doing that in the space program somehow.
    I've thought about the Air Force before. When I graduated high school I saw it as a way to pay for school and a way to see a world I hadn't ever seen before. Considering I've lived in the bubble that is Utah my entire life. Looking back I wish I would have done it then.
    Anyways..on to the questions.
    As a small girl, I'm 5ft tall and all of 100 lbs, I'm scared the military life won't be easy for me physically. For those women who are in the air force or any branch of the military, how hard/easy was it for you to pass basic training? What are some things I should expect?
    I smoke weed right now. I'm willing to quit, that isn't an issue whatsoever. However, what is the possibility of getting a hair drug test?
    And on that note... I've done LSD and Ecstasy. Does the air force do spinal taps for people that want to be pilots? or to people at all? I know that it's happened in the past but I want to know about now.
    I'm really considering this and I just want to know what I should expect and if it's even an option at this point. Any and all feed back would be appreciated.
    Thank you:)
    Well I don't want to be a pilot. I want to somehow get into the space program. I've been fascinated with space since I was a kid. Am I too small to be an astronaut? haha
    Yggdrasil:
    I appreciate the long and detailed response. And I appreciate you telling me that I can't do it because I smoke weed right now. To be honest that only makes me want to do it more. People telling me I can't do something pushes me harder to do it.
    You say that because I'm a pot head right now I am not air force material, but you only know what I told you about me.
    My grades are the way they are not because I smoke weed but because I just don't apply myself. Even before I smoked weed I was like that so that can't really be used as an excuse.
    Like I said I appreciate the response.

    • ANSWER:
      The USAF worked for me. I had a 1.414 HS GPA...and flunked out in my first semester at Oregon, despite being a FB jock...so you are not alone. I went in as an Airman No Class, became a SSgt, and eventually a Captain. I took some time out to finish college and graduate school...got a Ph.D. and came back in as a Psychologist.

      Now, about the drugs. Do not do them anymore. No,why would they do a Spinal Tap? And no, it has NOT been done in the past. They will do the "Whiz Quiz" instead. Test hot and you are done.

      A lot of people will tell you to lie about your drug history. I am not one of them. It is a question of honor. If you did experiment, come clean with the recruiter...don't enlist fraudulently. There is a chance that you will get in if you are honest...but I would say that chance is no better than 50/50. Also, your chances for a security clearance will be impaired...maybe. It all depends on the Doc and how it gets written up.

      If you are currently blowing dope, you are NOT USAF material. Do yourself a favor...try reality. Get clean for a period of time and your grades will go up. Get clean for a longer period of time and you might be able to get into the military. No matter what you do...get clean and sober.

      For you to get into the space program is a distant possibility...after you get a Ph.D. But, to get into the Space Program, you need to get out of the Spaced Program.

      EDIT: OK...I was a USAF Psychologist...one of the people who made decisions like this just about every day...so what I say is NOT opinion, it is fact. Plus, the fact that you are getting defensive about it makes me think that you will not present well when talking to the recruiter or MEPS Doc. I spent 18 years shrinking heads...and I know what I am talking about. Good luck...you are going to need it.

33. QUESTION:
    Air Force enlisted jobs?
    I've been looking into the air force recently and have been interested in quite a few jobs. First I was looking at imagery analysis, where are they usually based and would that lead to a career in the CIA, NSA or FBI? Also what MOS's work in the space program, that would be awesome. Lastly, what job in the air force leads to a great job in the civilian world. Would it be worth it to forget about getting a job for the future and be a loadmaster, and be a cop when i get out which is what i originally planned?

    • ANSWER:
      I believe the MOS for the space program is space operations.

34. QUESTION:
    Air Force Enlisted Jobs?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate next june.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice I like to help people and to make an actual difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Chaplain Assistant(I dont know much about this, is it or is it not a combat job?)

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    Intel (Dreams of one day working in the CIA)

    Crypto linguist (I am Greek and am interested in learning Greek, but I know that Arabic is in high demand, I wouldnt mind learning this, and maybe I could get stationed at souda bay in crete,greece...just a thought)

    Airfield Transportation/Management

    aerospace physiology(I know nothing about this job)

    SERE,EOD and PJ [probably more of impulse choices]

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    intel
    emergency management/readiness
    Air Traffic control or crypto linguist or airfield management

    Thank You and God Bless.

    What is harder to become SERE, EOD, or PJ?

    PS: I have also thought about the coast guard as an AST (Aviation Survival Technician) and more minor as Damage controlman

    Also, How much time do you have between tech school graduation and base assignment?
    Although I would still appreciate info on the other jobs I've listed, I have pretty much narrowed it down to:

    Fire Protecction
    Intel (what is the difference between this and network intel 1n4)
    Air Traffic Control
    Emergency Management
    Crypto Linguist
    Airfield management

    • ANSWER:
      My job there transferred perfectly to civilian life. I repaired electronics in avionics on several different types of aircraft. The tech school was 12 months and then I repaired various systems for the remaining 3 years at bases over half the world.

35. QUESTION:
    What Air Force Job/MOS do you recommend?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate next june.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Chaplain Assistant(I dont know much about this, is it or is it not a combat job?)

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    Intel (Dreams of one day working in the CIA)

    Airfield Transportation/Management

    aerospace physiology(I know nothing about this job)

    SERE,EOD and PJ [probably more of impulse choices]

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    integrated avionics systems
    Intel
    Air Traffic control or PJ or Chaplain Assistant

    Thank You and God Bless.

    What is harder to become SERE, EOD, or PJ?

    PS: I have also thought about the coast guard as an AST (Aviation Survival Technician) and more minor as Damage controlman

    • ANSWER:
      Chaplain Assistant: It's not a combat AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code, they're not MOSs in the Air Force), but like all others, there's a possibility you'll be in a combat situation. This seems to contrast with your other choices. Are you religious (this isn't necessary, but is usually true)? Do you like counseling others and being a moral/ethical/religious guide? Definitely challenging and interesting, though there may be some desk work. Not a work-with-your hands sort of job, I don't know if that's exactly what you meant by "hands-on" (or if you just meant not a desk job).
      Aerospace Maintenance/Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief, Aerospace Propulsion Systems, Integrated Avionics Systems: Do you enjoy mechanical and electrical processes? That's what these fields are all about. Probably little desk work, though as with all jobs, that generally increases as you move up. Definitely challenging, interesting, and hands-on.
      Emergency Management/Readiness: Probably more of desk job/hands-on mix. You'll be writing, maintaining, reviewing, etc the emergency plans, but you'll also be inspecting, researching, managing, coordinating, etc related assets. You may do maintenance, but not necessarily. More desk-like, but the extent will differ some.
      Air Traffic Controller: You probably know what this is in general. Not really an on-your-feet job, but not so desk-like either. Not hands-on, but certainly brain-and-mic-on. Certainly challenging.
      Security Forces: This the AFSC closest to ground combat, except for special operations. Not desk-like, more hands-on-gun. Challenge and interest will vary by assignment--not to mention by how much you like the AFSC (true of all jobs, inside the AF and out).
      Space Systems: Lots of computer desk time. You're working with a lot of spacecraft data, from sensors to orbital patterns.
      Intel (Dreams of one day working in the CIA): If you're looking to go CIA, Intel's a pretty good place to be. It's got several different AFSCs, though. Let's see, there's ops intel, imagery analysis, signals intel, electronic signals, cryptolinguist, network intel, and electronic systems security. They're basically what they sound like, but I venture you were referring to operations intelligence. It's a pretty desk-like job (as with most of them), but you'll run into that in CIA intel as well (unless you're talking espionage, but probably not if you don't want combat). You'll be working with and gisting a lot of data for briefs and plans. 1N0X1 also does training for other airmen that may need to collect intel (aircrews, etc).
      Airfield Transportation/Management: You'll likely on runways, coordinating operations, dealing with emergencies, etc. You'll also monitor flight plans, hazards, weather, and so on. Not totally working-with-your hands, but outdoors and less desk-y than others.
      Aerospace Physiology: In short (perhaps too short), it's about training aircrews to work at altitude. You'll maintain that equipment and you might have some R&D. Pretty hands-on.

      SERE, EOD and PJ: If you don't want a combat job, you picked the wrong abbreviations.
      PJ: Special operations and definitely by far the most difficult to become. Think Navy SEALs, Green Berets, and Marine Force Recon, among others. You want to talk about challenging?
      SERE: Basically a survival instructor (very, very good ones). Not combat per say, but that's what you're training your students for (SERE: Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape). You'll do classroom and practical training for parachuting/egress, captivity, environmental survival, and combat. Of course, you have to learn all that first. You'll manage emergency plans, act as a risk management adviser and controller, among many other things. Challenging, interesting, not desk work (by and large), but if combat's not your thing, this probably won't be either. Then again, if combat's not your thing, you may be on the wrong career path entirely.
      EOD: Is what is sounds like (explosive ordnance disposal). You'll almost certainly see combat with this AFSC. Challenging it is.

      Your 'interesting, challenging, non-desk, hands-on, and non-combat' criteria make me think of something in the trades: your Aerospace Maintenance/Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief, Aerospace Propulsion Systems, Integrated Avionics Systems choices. There's also maintenance (AE ground/construction/flight/biomedical/airborne mission/egress equipment, aircraft armament/fuel/electrical/environmental/hydraulic/metals/structural/systems, helicopter, structural, facilities, utilities, etc), and electrical, electrical power, space/missile, cable/antenna, munitions, airfield, ground radar/radio, HVAC&Refrig work, and NDI.
      Besides similar trades, hands-on emergency work may appeal to you as a firefighter. Emergency Management is all I can think of there.

      For USCG, ASTs do maintenance and inspection as well as survival training (CG tends to ground together more functions than other services). Damage controlmen to emergency response (fire and othe

36. QUESTION:
    Air Force MOS/Job Selection?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate next june.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Chaplain Assistant(I dont know much about this, is it or is it not a combat job?)

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    Intel (Dreams of one day working in the CIA)

    aerospace physiology(I know nothing about this job)

    SERE,EOD and PJ [probably more of impulse choices]

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    integrated avionics systems
    Chaplain Assistant
    Intel
    And Maybe...SERE

    Thank You and God Bless.

    What is harder to become SERE, EOD, or PJ

    PS: I have also thought about the coast guard as an AST (Aviation Survival Technician) and more minor as Damage controlman

    • ANSWER:
      out of those jobs you have listed I would choose Air Traffic controller they only work 4 hour days and when you get out most ATC are starting out at over 100K a year perfect non combat job great thing to have under your belt to fall back on if you change jobs later on

      EOD is the hardest out of 16 that will try only 2 will make it more mental the Special forces guys wash rate is around 70 percent

37. QUESTION:
    Air Force Job Recommendation/Opinion?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Chaplain Assistant

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    aerospace physiology(I know nothing about this job)

    EOD and PJ(Explosives Ordnance Disposal[probably more of impulse choices])

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    Crew Chief/aerospace maintenance
    integrated avionics systems
    emergency management/readiness(I would really like to know more about this job in particular)

    I dont know much about these jobs and I could use a lot of first hand info about them and others you would recommend. Thank You and God Bless.

    PS: I have also thought about the coast guard as an AST (Aviation Survival Technician) and more minor as Damage controlman
    Can Anyone tell me more about Chaplain Assistant?

    • ANSWER:
      Suggestions:

      1. Firefighter
      2. SERE - http://www.gosere.com
      3. Air Traffic Controller
      4. Chaplain Assistant
      5. Aerospace Physiology - Medical Person that deals with Pilots and Aviation personnel. You deal with altitude chambers and flight physical stuff.
      These based on the stuff you said you wanted. Also the SERE job sounds like the coast guard AST.

      EDIT:
      Also putting Security Forces down on your job sheet doesn't automatically get you selected for it. I did that on mine and got my second job selected from a list.

      Mine when I went through the job selection:
      1. Imagery Intelligence
      2. Operations Intelligence
      3. Life Supoort
      4. Firefighter
      5. Security Forces

38. QUESTION:
    Air Force Job Recommendations/Insight (enlisted)?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    aerospace physiology

    EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal[probably more of an impulse choice])

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    Crew Chief/aerospace maintenance
    integrated avionics systems
    emergency management/readiness(I would really like to know more about this job in particular)

    I dont know much about these jobs and I could use a lot of first hand info about them and others you would recommend. Thank You and God Bless.

    • ANSWER:
      nice choice on the air force. based on your firefighter quals I would recommend training to be a pararescueman (PJ). they seem to be very undermanned right now and you are able to help others, get full paramedic qualification and do some really bang up sh*t. granted, it is the hardest training in the military with around 80% wash out, but hey, risk/reward right? unfortunately it looks like you are not interested in combat so all the special tactics jobs might be out of the question as they are balls deep in it sometimes. With firefighter or PJ you will be a highly qualified firefighter in the civilian world but if you are already a FF2 then Fire Protection Apprentice might seem a little boring, I dont know. EOD looks fun and rewarding and contractors pay good for your service on the outside. Air Traffic Controller will get you a six figure job in the civilian world but I hear that working for the FAA is pure hell. I'm weighing the same options as you my man, and I'm 24. Good Luck.

39. QUESTION:
    Air Force AFSC/Job Selection Help?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate next june.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Chaplain Assistant(I dont know much about this, is it or is it not a combat job?)

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    aerospace physiology(I know nothing about this job)

    SERE,EOD and PJ [probably more of impulse choices]

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    Crew Chief/aerospace maintenance
    integrated avionics systems
    Chaplain Assistant

    Thank You and God Bless.

    BTW, What is harder to become SERE, EOD, or PJ

    PS: I have also thought about the coast guard as an AST (Aviation Survival Technician) and more minor as Damage controlman
    Also I have have thought about going into Intel, as one day I would possibly want to work in the CIA.

    • ANSWER:
      Chaplain Assistant - there are usually one or more chaplains assigned to a base. You will simply be his or her assistant - this is definately not the kind of thing you have in mind.

      Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief - I did this on F-15's. Great job, lots of hand on but can get tedious and monotonous unless you volunteer to go TDY frequently.

      Emergency Management/Readiness - As readiness you would be in an office more than you like. You would probably be writing policy, developing evacuation plans for the base, helping to evaluate excercises, and training troops on Nuclear, Chemical and Biological warfare.

      Aerospace Propulsions Systems - jet engine mechanic. You'd be the guy the crew cheif called if the engines didn't work.

      Air Traffic Controller - high stress job, probably wind up sitting down more than you'd want to.

      Security Forces - really a lot more boring than people would think. Not a lot of crime on a military base (especially AF). You'd wind up patroling the flightline, the perimeter and the front gate. While deployed you would be doing the same thing.

      Integrated Avionics Systems - more electronics than mechanics. These are the guys that I used to call if I got an indication that there was something wrong with the avionics - they would come out, pull a box out of the nose cone and take it back to the shop to work on it.

      space systems - FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON'T PICK THIS! I've only met a few people in Space Systems and they all work at missile bases in the middle of NOWHERE. The generally do not deploy frequently. I really don't know what they do but one guy I met spent so much time alone in a bunker that he had HORRIBLE social skillls. He had volunteer to deploy with the Army to get out of his "hole in the ground."

      aerospace physiology - This job is more in the medical career field.

      SERE,EOD and PJ [probably more of impulse choices] - EOD has a 85-90% wash out rate. As a crew cheif I met several guys who had washed out of PJ school and SERE school and got transferred to being crew cheifs. As a PJ you will not spend a lot of time at home - one of the girls I was deployed with had been married for 3 years and spent about 6 months of time with her husband. Immediately after she returned to the states her husband was deployed for another 6 months. SERE is actually an instructor position. You will be training aircrew and intel troops on Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape. Public speaking is part of it - I knew one guy who got washed out because he couldn't give a 5 minute speech without cursing.

40. QUESTION:
    Advice on Air Force Jobs?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate next june.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice I like to help people and to make an actual difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Chaplain Assistant(I dont know much about this, is it or is it not a combat job?)

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    Intel (Dreams of one day working in the CIA)

    Crypto linguist (I am Greek and am interested in learning Greek, but I know that Arabic is in high demand, I wouldnt mind learning this, and maybe I could get stationed at souda bay in crete,greece...just a thought)

    Airfield Transportation/Management

    aerospace physiology(I know nothing about this job)

    SERE,EOD and PJ [probably more of impulse choices]

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    integrated avionics systems
    Intel
    Air Traffic control or crypto linguist or Chaplain Assistant

    Thank You and God Bless.

    What is harder to become SERE, EOD, or PJ?

    PS: I have also thought about the coast guard as an AST (Aviation Survival Technician) and more minor as Damage controlman
    Also, How much time do you have between tech school graduation and base assignment?

    • ANSWER:
      You cannot simply decide to become a PJ in impulse, it takes a lot of preparation to get to the level you need to be at to even try to make it through indoc. This is a Special Operations careerfield that has a 90% attrition rate, you must truly want it to get it and you must be prepared before trying.

      SERE is a conventional job, it is not Special Operations, but it also requires some preparation on your part. The indoc for SERE isn't nearly as strenuous as PJ indoc, but it does require you be in somewhat good physical conditioning. You'll also need to have an interest in becoming an instructor and have an interest in the material you'll be teaching. That is their mission, teaching.

      EOD is also a conventional job, though in other services they are often times pulled to support Special Operations due to their highly specific skillset. AF EOD not that often, but it does happen. They currently have a 60% attrition rate, the school is very long and very academic. If you want to render safe unexploded ordnance and IEDs, you would probably enjoy this career.

      You have an incredibly large list of things that vary .. I would suggest sitting down and narrowing it down to at least three and working from there.

      If you do decide you would like to try out for Pararescue, you will need to get that in a guaranteed contract (GTEP) as we're not really looking for volunteers out of basic training thanks to the GTEP contracts. Indoc classes are filling months in advance. You will also need to spend about a year preparing for it because if you don't, you will fail indoc and when you do .. it's needs of the Air Force for the most part.

      Good luck.

41. QUESTION:
    US Air Force Job Advice? (Meps in the future)?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    aerospace physiology

    EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal[probably more of an impulse choice])

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    Crew Chief/aerospace maintenance
    integrated avionics systems
    emergency management/readiness(I would really like to know more about this job in particular)

    I dont know much about these jobs and I could use a lot of first hand info about them and others you would recommend. Thank You and God Bless.

    • ANSWER:
      The best advice that I could give you is don't settle on something just because the recruiter tells you that it's hard to get. They may try to make it seem like they are doing you a favor, but in reality you are doing them a favor by signing up. Their whole job is getting people to enlist.

      If you really want Fire Protection and have the ability to be patient, hold out until there is an opening. Don't sign anything until you have that job offered to you in writing. I've seen too many people who joined up too quickly and settled on a job that they didn't really want and thus are not happy with what they do.

      Having said that, I can only offer advice about two jobs. I was in Avionics in the Navy (which is similar to Aerospace Maintenance) and am currently in the Air Force Reserves as Security Forces.

      The Avionics helped me to land a great job in the civilian world. If you are interested in aircraft, I don't think that it's a bad job.

      Security Forces is a combat position, so it sounds like you wouldn't be interested in that.

      I would recommend talking with a recruiter(s) about the other jobs. If you would like to talk to more than one so that you can compare their answers and see if they are being honest, you can chat with a recruiter online.

      Here's the website: http://www.airforce.com/contact-us/live-chat/

      If you have any other questions that I may be able to help with, feel free to send me an e-mail.

42. QUESTION:
    Help Selecting Air force job?
    I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate.

    Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs as a member of the Softbook program. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.

    I was thinking possibly as the other three:
    Chaplain Assistant

    Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief

    Emergency Management/Readiness

    Aerospace Propulsions Systems

    Air Traffic Controller

    Security Forces

    Integrated Avionics Systems

    space systems

    aerospace physiology(I know nothing about this job)

    EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal[probably more of an impulse choice])

    If I had to pick today i would put:
    Fire Protection apprentice
    Crew Chief/aerospace maintenance
    integrated avionics systems
    emergency management/readiness(I would really like to know more about this job in particular)

    I dont know much about these jobs and I could use a lot of first hand info about them and others you would recommend. Thank You and God Bless.

    • ANSWER:
      Yea Fire Protection would be good. because when you finish AF, you can as same job in your fire department

43. QUESTION:
    I need help from AD Air Force person?
    my MTL hasn't made an AF Portal for me yet

    I wanted to know what colleges where partnered in the AU-ABC program and giving degrees with the "Air & Space Operations Technology", degree from CCAF.

    thank you

    • ANSWER:
      The AU-ABC is separate from the CCAF degree. The degree you will get from CCAF is an associates. AU-ABC helps you get a baccalaureate.

44. QUESTION:
    A few questions about the US Air Force?
    First and foremost, I'd like to apologize if I'm breaking any rules or traditions here by asking more than one question in one submission.

    Moving on. Hi, I'm extremely interested in joining the United States Air Force, and I've been doing a lot of research, but there's still a few questions I have before officially sitting down with a recruiter.

    1) How hard is it to even get into the USAF? I've been getting mixed messages from all over, some saying that it's fairly hard to get into the USAF, but I'm constantly hearing reports that the US Military is always looking for more people.

    2) How does the whole college process work with the USAF/USAFRC? Right now I'm a high school graduate and I took one year at my local community college, but I've decided that I wish to join the USAF, for multiple reasons (one of them being the cost of tuition for when I transfer to a university).

    Now, as I understand it, the USAF will cover college tuition with something called a "GI bill". What I want to do is, serve my country under the USAF, but I also wish to obtain a Bachelors Degree, for if I ever want to become an officer (which I'll be getting too next), or a few years down the road; leave the service and take a civilian job.

    Really, what would be the best way to accomplish this? Or if I decide to make a career out of the USAF when I'm done with my required four years, would it be *that* beneficial for me to get my BA from a college? And suppose I do leave after my four years, and want to go to college, the USAF will still be covering it, right? Even though I'm no longer in the service?

    3) Assuming I do get my BA, and decide to become an officer, how does the whole process work? Is it even really worth it to become an officer? What are the main differences between an enlisted airman and an officer?

    4) Now, assuming I make it into the USAF, my main career interest lies in two places: Space operations (NASA, USAF's space program, etc), and the IT industry (computer sciences, networking, server/database administration, etc).

    Throughout my whole life I've been fascinated with outer space, other planets, stars, alien life, you get my drift. And I've been going through the USAF website and all that, and I know they have a hand in the governments space operations. I understand the chances of becoming an astronaut are very slim (in fact, I think most of the astronauts from the military come from the Army), and that's fine. I just want a job that directly deals with the USAF's space operations, and hopefully down the road even make it into NASA somehow. But I would imagine that jobs in the USAF's space program are pretty competitive, and hard to get into. So I guess my main question here is; how hard is it to get your way into their space program?

    And on the IT side, I would imagine that, as in the civilian world, where the IT industry is booming and is one of the fastest industries in the world, it's the same in the military. All my life I've been growing up around computers as my father is an IT-expert, having been building and fixing computers all his life. I also share his passion for computers, and that's actually what I was in school for (CS/Networking). I would imagine jobs in this field are more abundant and easier to get into. Although I'd prefer to work in the space program, I'd like a job in the IT-side of the USAF almost just as much. So really, how should I decide this? Should I follow my heart and try for a space-related job, or follow the statistics and try for a IT-related job?

    5) I have two friends going into the Army (who just finished the enlisting process a week ago, actually), so I know a bit about the ASVAB already, but I'm looking for more information on how the whole enlisting process goes. I know after you speak with the recruiter initially, you take a practice ASVAB, and a few days later (whenever you feel you're ready), you take the real ASVAB and sometime later you go in for a physical and all that, once you pass all that, you pick your job and swear in, and all that.

    What I'm also interested further in, is the ASVAB. I know they use your ASVAB score to determine your intelligence and aptitude. What I'm wondering is, does your ASVAB immediately reflect what kind of job you can start off with? For example if you scored pretty high, such as the 80s or 90s, would they start you off in a more advanced position rather than if you scored somewhere in the 40s?

    6) What kind of questions should I have ready for the recruiter, when I finally do go in and talk to him? I've been told many times that it's all about asking the right questions, and knowing everything you can find out, and that the recruiters will often withhold certain information unless you specifically ask for it.

    Again, sorry for having so many questions in one submission like this. I just figured it'd be easier than making four or five separate submissions. Any and all help will be *greatly* appreciated, than

    • ANSWER:
      OK, OK. Slow down. This is becoming an essay.

      1.) The Air Force is the most selective of the four main branches of the military. Their ASVAB score requirement is the highest, and they have been downsizing for many years while simultaneously being flooded with more recruits than any other service. Because of this, the Air Force has its pick of the litter when it comes to recruits. If you want to join in a timely manner, you need to have an ASVAB score of at least 50 and have no medical or moral issues that require waivers.

      2.) That's up to you. The GI Bill is a way to obtain a bachelor's degree after you're finished with your enlistment period. It will not pay for you to obtain a degree so that you can become an officer: that is handled by various USAF commissioning programs, all of which are highly competitive.

      3.) If you get your BA prior to entering, you will attend Officer Training School pending your completion of the AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test). It is a rigorous 12-week program in which you will learn Air Force history and be pushed to your physical limits. After successful completion of the program, you will graduate and be commissioned as a USAF Second Lieutenant.

      4.) There are plenty of AFSCs that relate to the space industry, and even more that have to do with IT. Your ability to enter one of these fields is wholly dependent on your ability to score high on the ASVAB and pass the tech school for that particular specialty.

      5.) There are no advantages to scoring higher on the ASVAB aside from more job openings. You won't be placed in a more advanced position or given a fast track to high rank based on test scores. Your ability to climb the ladder of the Air Force is dependent on your ability to prove yourself and earn it during your service.

      6.) Any questions you have at all, really. Be sure to listen to everything he or she says: don't catch the selective listening virus. Go over your individual situation, wants, and needs with him or her, and they'll give you advice and recommendations on what to do from there.

      Good luck!

45. QUESTION:
    If information released by the Air Force this week is true should Bush and Cheney have been aware?
    Copied from an article on Air Force "Preparedness" :

    Report indicates GPS in jeopardy

    WASHINGTON - The reliability of the U.S. global positioning
    system could be in jeopardy next year because of its aging
    satellites, a federal government report warns. The U.S.
    Government Accountability Office report states the U.S. Air
    Force may not be able to get new satellites aloft fast
    enough to prevent disruption in GPS service for military and
    civilian users, InformationWeek.com reported Wednesday.
    "Of particular concern is leadership for GPS acquisition, as
    GAO and other studies have found the lack of a single point
    of authority for space programs and frequent turnover in
    program managers have hampered requirements setting, funding
    stability and resource allocation," the report said. "If the
    Air Force does not meet its schedule goals for development
    of GPS IIIA satellites, there will be an increased likelihood
    that in 2010, as old satellites begin to fail, the overall
    GPS constellation will fall below the number of satellites
    required to provide the level of GPS service that the U.S.
    government commits to." The GAO report did add that the Air
    Force and others involved in the GPS system could take enact
    contingency plans, if necessary. Beside the aging satellites,
    the Air force also has had headaches getting the next gener-
    ation of satellites to interface properly with equipment on
    Earth, the agency said.

    What do you think?
    Sorry but the last president to have any say during the process was Bush.
    Actually something as important to our troops should be something a sitting president should be aware of and in the loop on. Considering that GPS is critical to everything from ground and sea movements to GPS guided munitions, I personally think a president should think to include himself in the loop.
    And yes I think Obama should consider keeping himself informed on what is happening with the GPS systems.
    Thank You, Bwana, your dissent is well thought out and raises some good questions.

    • ANSWER:
      If it was made known to them, if it was even necessary that they become aware of it.

      Government is huge, and there is no way the President can know or be aware of everything, nor is that necesarily desireable that he be inundated with trivia.

      The problem is obviously one of jurisdiction - which department is responsible for the GPS system? If it is DoD or NASA or whatnot, then plans and budgets for the development and deployment of new satellites was that department's responsibility to have it in their budget requests.

      Is there any evidence that any department put these outlays in their budget requests at all?

      Did any department head bring it to the attention of the president that there was a jurisdictional issue and that he needed to clarify using an executive order which department was responsible for the maintenance of the system?

      Did your article include any statements from anybody, or are you just using conjecture to blame Bush and Cheney for all the world's ills?

The Conditioned Prophecy of Space Exploration in the Sacred Books

About the author: Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalil
Prof. of Clinical and Chemical Pathology,
Head of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Unit,
Ain-Shams University. Cairo, Egypt.
And,
President of the Egyptian Society of Inventors.
Member of the Egyptian union of Writers

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/free-articles/the-conditioned-prophecy-of-space-exploration-in-the-sacred-books-135589.html

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   How can I study astronomy or space science in college?
   I am curious about career options in space exploration, planetary science, and astronomy. I want to do something with space, anything to do with understanding the unknown. I know I have to go to university for astronomy, but I don't want to spend 5+ years if my life in uni. Are there ANY college options for me?
   Note: I live in Ontario Canada

   • ANSWER:
     There really aren't any jobs in astronomy if you don't have a PhD in the field. With a bachelors in it, you might get a research support position if you're lucky - reducing someone's data or writing code, but not heading your own projects, and there are few of those jobs. Even with a PhD, it can be hard to find a job - there are more astronomers than there are jobs for them. A PhD is 8-12 years of college, and usually another 2-6 more of postdoc work before you can start applying for those very competitive 'real' jobs.

2. QUESTION:
   What kind of jobs and school are there for space science?
   I don't know what the name of this science is... but I have always been really interested in learning about the sun, moon, milky way, astronomy, astrology and just space in general.im also a junior and high school and i was just thinking about what i would like to do in my future, something that i would enjoy. Yes i know that i have to be good in science, but what kind of jobs are there that are related to this kind of stuff?

   • ANSWER:
     First of all, do NOT under any circumstances profess a belief or even interest in astrology if you want to work anywhere in the astronomical field, as you will be automatically excluded.
     Astronomy offers jobs in the following areas: government (Commerce, Agriculture, Defense, weather service are the main areas); industry (firms in defense, communications and other areas, including several planning civilian launches); education (universities, museums, planetariums, of which there are 3000 in the USA); observatories, including observational, radio, and ground command.
     Education to enter any of these starts with college, where you would need at least three semesters of math plus a course in statistics; 4 semesters of physics, a year or more of chemistry, all the astronomy available, and a year of geology would be a good idea. Then a Master's level degree. This would be sufficient for entry level work in government, industry, museums and planetariums.

3. QUESTION:
   What is the best option for me in space science?
   I am in tybsc (chem) but also interested in space science. Is there any option for me enter in this field. Can you give me any information about astrochemistry / courses in astrochemistry.

   • ANSWER:
     Astrochemistry would be an interesting field. The chemical makeup of our Universe and you could possibly one day be the person who discovered a life signature on another planet due to that planets chemistry (H2O and O2)

4. QUESTION:
   What would you consider 1 if the most scariest things there is to know about space/science?
   My science teacher is going to tell us 1 out of the 5 most scariest things there is to know about science/space. So maybe if you know what it might be, can ya help me? Thank You

   • ANSWER:
     I'm over 50, haved served in the military in wartime, have been in car wrecks, have had cancer, have lost loved ones unexpectedly. But I've been an amateur astronomer since I was 12 and the scariest thing that I've ever learned, and, I think, the scariest thing there is to know, is that human beings do not have "guarantee" on their existence nor on their society.

     1)
     In northwest Wyoming in the United States, there is, under Yellowstone National Park, a supervolcano that is about due to erupt. It might not happen for 200,000 years, or it could happen this year. If it were to erupt, most of the United States would become unlivable because of the ash and gasses that it would put out. The rest of the world would probably have to endure decades of terribly cold SUMMERS, during which farming might be difficult or impossible. Billions could die of starvation. The Wyoming supervolcano is not the only one in the world, but none of them appear to be in imminent danger of erupting.
     2)
     Orbiting the Sun are hundreds of thousands of asteroids. Thousands of them cross the Earth's orbit or pass close by. Should one of those asteroids, say a mile or more in diameter, strike the Earth, civilization (or all humans) could be wiped out. A similar event 65 million years ago killed off the dinosaurs. Even if we were to see the asteroid coming decades in advance, right now there is nothing we can do to save ourselves. In a few centuries, we should be safe from that danger, but in the meantime, we are at risk. Even a smaller asteroid, say 1/4 mile (1/2 Km) in diameter could cause a major calamity in both it's immediate impact and in the change in climate that would occur afterwards.

     3) Zombies......just kidding.

     The good thing is, that supervolcanos and dangerous asteroids are low probability events for the near future, and hopefully, by the time we have to worry about them, we'll be ready to protect ourselves.

     For you, the scariest thing should be getting your driver's license. I know it's the scariest thing for me every time I go driving. ; )

5. QUESTION:
   What do you think sounds like a good name for a childrens book for earth and space science class?
   Okay, so i have to do a science project where i have to write a childrens book talking about things i have learned in Earth and Space science. I want to do a book about the solar system. What do you think could be a cute name for a science book for children? Thank you.(:

   • ANSWER:
     "Our Neighborhood in Space"
     "This is Where We Live"

6. QUESTION:
   Can anyone help me with my Space Science Project?
   I'm in a space science class at my college, and instead of taking a final we need to make a project that relates to anything in the class. We've talked about everything from a planet to solar systems and astronomy before and after the telescope. I have a couple ideas of my own, but they're either too ambitious or I dont know how to apply them. I'd prefer to build something rather than make a movie.
   Any ideas?

   • ANSWER:
     You can make your own comet.
     http://www.noao.edu/education/igcomet/igcomet.html
     http://www.noao.edu/education/crecipe.html
     http://www.nmm.ac.uk/explore/astronomy-and-time/astronomy-facts/comets-meteors-asteroids/how-to-make-your-own-comet

7. QUESTION:
   Does anybody know anything about Laika the space dog or space science?
   My cousin has a project to do about space exploration and decided to do Laika the space dog.

   Does anyone have any wenlinks or information about her or her mission??

   Does anybody have any weblinks or info about the science of getting into space in her time??

   Anything would help! Thanks loads!
   xx

   • ANSWER:
     Laika was the first dog in space. She was a stray, found in Moscow I believe. She was one of the many dogs who have given their lives on the orders of their human masters: she died a couple of hours into the flight of Sputnik 2.

8. QUESTION:
   Do you believe that everything science tels us about space and time is relevant?
   I mean, how could it be? We haven't even traveled to other planets in this galaxy yet, let alone be equipped enough to be able to assume the staus of neighboring planets and galaxies. We don't know what's in them at all. I like space science just as much as the next man, but I think that we need to be more fact oriented rather than just making up guesses.

   But that's just me...

   • ANSWER:
     Science is rotten logic. That is it is not normal,it revolves around and along complex logic lines in such a manner that very few human minds can comprehend.In order to achieve their obective;to garner acceptence from the normal poulation they balance their act of alchemy and good reasoning.Alchemy and the like are not new but around this era where they are able to sent a rocket to the moon alchemy or wizzadry is rampant under the cover of science.Curiosity does not kill just the cat,if you observe clearly enough its muscular atrophy and losing ones sexuality or manhood, inother words you are selling your right to be part of the kingdom of GOD;mankind and the natural world.

9. QUESTION:
   i need some interesting facts about space for my science homework?
   i hardly know anything about space and i want to find out something not many people in my class will know
   i am in year 9
   i am working at level 7c

   • ANSWER:

10. QUESTION:
    Can you help with these two Earth and space science questions?
    Like the north pole, the south pole receives little solar radiation during the winter. Unlike the north pole, however, the south pole does not send outbreaks of extremely frigid air as far as the subtropics? Why?

    You hear on a news report that an area has received nearly twice its normal snowfall during the winter. What can you infer about the position of the jet stream from this report?

    Help please.....

    • ANSWER:
      The south polar vortex causes winds to just circle the antarctic area constantly instead of heading for lower latitudes.

11. QUESTION:
    What should my childrens book for Earth and Space science project be about?
    I have a project where im making a childrens book any ideas( has to be about the earth or planets, water cycle, layers of the atmosphere, sun, moon, rocks ect.)

    • ANSWER:
      The moon can talk to the sun and the sun and moon can talk to the stars etc...and then the moon could say something like, "I'm not made out of cheese. The first human to ever walk on me was Neil Armstrong etc etc..."

      That's all I'm giving, I'm afraid.

12. QUESTION:
    Space Science Question about the alignment of the planets?
    ok in science class i have to make a small book, and in that it has to be like a tour guide. In that a criteria is i have to get to each planet very quickly. So my question is when do the planets come closer to each other, so you can travel between them. Or when are they aligned so you can get to quicker

    • ANSWER:
      The outer planets take many years to orbit, so unless you want to delay your trip by decades, waiting for alignment isn't practical. You would do better to speed up your journey with a fancy type of rocket or with a gravitational slingshot (see link).

13. QUESTION:
    In which colleges can i study about astronomy n space science?
    after 12th how n where can i study these subjects?

    • ANSWER:
      ASU, Arizona State University one of the best astronomy lessons inn U.S

14. QUESTION:
    Any good sites/games about info on outer space/science topics?
    Im currently doing astrology in science, and im really interested in the topic. Since My best subject is science, im wondering if there are any good sites or games about the topic.

    I know of some books, and I own Spore on my laptop. What else is there out there???

    Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

    • ANSWER:
      Did you mean astrology or astronomy? If you really meant astrology, there's a section on that in Yahoo Answers. You didn't mention your age, so these might be too young for you. I've enjoyed playing with them just for educational reasons though. Also, on some you can choose a harder level. I like the crossword puzzles and hangman, and I'm not a kid (well at heart I am).

      Also, I have a feeling you would really enjoy this link:
      http://www.exploratorium.edu/

      Here are the others:
      http://www.astrosociety.org/education/surf.html

      http://www.kidsastronomy.com/fun/index.htm

      http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/games.shtml

      http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html

15. QUESTION:
    I'm so interest in space science..I would like to become a astronaut.What will I do?
    I'm Now waiting for my +2 result.I may score about 90% marks in science subjects .I would like to become a astronaut.I would like to work as a designer of rocket and satellites.Then Does Aerospace engineering help to achieve my ambition.How much can earn from this field?

    • ANSWER:
      To be a professional astronaut you have to pass a rigorous physical and psychological profile and have 20/20 vision without the aid of contacts or glasses. A degree in science, math, medicine or engineering is also a must. Then you can apply and undergo the selection process. Alternately you can become very rich and buy a ride from the Russians.

16. QUESTION:
    How good is this institute " IIST - Indian Institute of Space science and technology"?
    hi.. i m in class 12th right now. Want to do BTech after this. can anyone please tell if IIST is a good institute.. i mean i know its a deemed univ but still if someone can tell more about it.. dat will be great!
    i m actually preparing for IIT.. I am lukin for alternatives as well...! :)

    do help.
    thnx

    • ANSWER:
      The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology or IIST is India's national institute for the study and development of space science. IIST is sponsored by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under Department of Space, Government of India. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, is the Chancellor of IIST

      IIST offers graduate and postgraduate programs in space science and technology, and also serves as a research center.

      The institute offers the following undergraduate programmes (4-Years duration)

      1. B.Tech. (Physical Sciences) with space applications in the areas of Astronomy, Earth System Science, Astrophysics, Planetary Sciences and Remote Sensing.
      2. B.Tech. (Aerospace Engineering) with provision to specialize in Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics, Propulsion, Aerospace Structures, and Manufacturing Technology.
      3. B.Tech. (Avionics) with provision to specialize in Digital Electronics, RF and Microwaves, Control Systems, Software Engineering.

      Admission to IIST will be based on the ranks obtained by candidates in IIT-JEE . IIST is the best Institute.
      hsj

17. QUESTION:
    What would be some then interesting about space science?I have to write a research paper.?

    • ANSWER:
      Singularity; the deepest point in a black hole where all laws of physics break down. Can you imagine such situation?
      The bending of the fabric of space-time by a mass. How elegant such concept is..
      The barrier set by light speed. What if we reach light speed, does the passage of time stops??

18. QUESTION:
    Please answer this earth space science question?
    based on what you know about radiation and conduction, what conclusion might you make about summer temperatures in a large city compared with those in the surrounding countryside?

    • ANSWER:
      Temperatures in the city are greater than those in the countryside because conduction occurs more efficiently when nothing blocks the air. Many buildings in the city serve to block or mitigate the airflow. In terms of radiation, if the energy is absorbed into the ground, when less is around to absorb it, the ground will get heated. But in the city, buildings take in the energy, emitting it into the atmosphere.

19. QUESTION:
    What's the Earth and Space science class about?
    What kind of things do you study?

    • ANSWER:
      this is a really hard question but after hours of thought ill take a stab at it and say Earth and Space

20. QUESTION:
    I need a science fair project idea for a 3rd grader about earth and space science?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

21. QUESTION:
    I need help in earth and space science?
    Oceans gold one cubic kilometer of ocean water contains about 6 kg of gold. If you must process 4 million liters of ocean water to get an amount of gold worth 4 c ( with a slash / ), how many liters of water would have to be processed to get gold worth ?
    so is that the answer? i dont get it.
    well i guess it is thx a lot.

    • ANSWER:
      4 million L : x = 4c : 100c

      x = 400 million Lc / 4 c

      x = 100 million L ___________ You need to process 100,000,000 L of water.

      Yes, 100 million L of water needs to be processed in order to get worth of gold.

      ⁶⁴⁵

22. QUESTION:
    Space science show with rovers on far planet?
    ok my last question about this was a little vague so ill try to explain better here. The show is about us(humans) sending a ship with two rovers outside of our solar system to a planet, the rovers are launched onto the surfave and start exploring, finding lakes trees and everything, the show ends when one of them was following some creature and got killed by it, anyone know the name of the show?

    • ANSWER:
      Alien Planet.

      I own it, its a really cool video.

23. QUESTION:
    How long until we have a civilization in space? (science geeks required!)?
    Like on Mars or the Moon? I was watching a program about this and Stephen Hawking thinks within 500 years there will be a major city on Mars with its own currency and language and stuff. Total Recall anyone? lol.
    Total Recall is a film, set on Mars http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Recall

    • ANSWER:
      You mean a self-sustaining space colony?

      Unless we discover an unknown physics, to get somewhere faster, or learn of a technology to artificially create synthetic gravity and magnetospheres, never.

      Building bases on celestial bodies is feasible, if a person stationed there spent less than one year at a time there, this would come down to funding issues, and if the powers that fund space exploration want to go in that direction. If we started now, it wouldn't be out of the range of possibility to have a Moon base in the next 20-50 years.

      Total Recall is flawed, because it doesn't take into account the bone density loss and muscle degeneration that would occur to humans for an extended stay in Mars-like gravity, and it doesn't explain how the people are protected from the solar radiation.

24. QUESTION:
    What kinda job can a degree in Space Science get me?
    I was thinking about taking the 4 year Space Science course at Royal Military College of Canada

    • ANSWER:
      Not a lot. If you want to be an astronomer, you'll need a PhD to do that (and a physics major would be better) - there really aren't any jobs that aren't research or teaching. You can work as a technician or data analyst with a 4-year degree, but there aren't a ton of those jobs.

25. QUESTION:
    10 pts to answer 2 question about earth space science plz help!?
    1) What type of volcanic eruptions seems to occur most often where plates are coming apart or in the middle of a plate"?

    2) Tectonic plates are either oceanic crust or continental crust and when plates collide there are three possible collision scenarios. What are they?

    P.S> tell me the sourse you got it from cause I need to get every thing correct on this. thanks (I will be checking the answers for who is correct)

    • ANSWER:

      1) The types of volcanic eruptions at rift zones would most likely be of the Icelandic type. Named so because it is seen in Iceland which is on the Mid-Atlantic rift. Relatively mild outflows forming epansive basaltis plateaus.

      2) The 3 types of plate collisions according to crust type would be:
      a) oceanic/oceanic collision
      b) oceanic/continental collison
      c) continental/continental collision

      hope that helps...

26. QUESTION:
    what is any job oppurtunities in space science with a high salary of around 20 to 40 lakhs per annum.?
    job immediately after graduation.........if the person has qualified from institutes like IIST or IIT. I would also like to know about other such highly reputed govt. colleges having under graduate programes in fields of space science like aerospace engineering and avionics.....please help....

    • ANSWER:
      Maximum initial salary 5 lacs per year.

27. QUESTION:
    what are some good sites that tells u about space science? i am learning this in grade 6!!!?
    our new science topic is space science, our teacher want us to read about it over the 4 day long weekend. i went on google to search but i couldn't find the right thing.... i was wondering if u have been it to gade 6 and know some good sites about space science?? thanks SOOOOO much!! >_<

    • ANSWER:
      Have you tried NASA's webpage or maybe Popular Science's website?

28. QUESTION:
    uhm okay cananyone confirm this about earth and space science?
    when does the sun rotate? i as taking notes in class and it said every 31 days that doesnt make sense and the answer is wrong ? help thank you

    • ANSWER:
      When does the sun rotate? It rotates all the time, not at a particular time (that's what "when" means, a specific time).

      The sun rotates at different rates, depending on the location.
      The equator of the sun rotates in 25.05 Earth days.
      But at the poles it rotates more slowly, taking 34.3 Earth days.

29. QUESTION:
    1 question about EARTH SPACE science 10 pts today?
    Scientists have used a combination of relative dating and absolute dating techniques to create the__________, the "map" of past eras of earth's history.

    PLZ help but answer it only if you know it cause it is a study guild for a big test.

    • ANSWER:
      That's the 'Geologic Time Scale'
      it records earth geologic history
      100% sure

30. QUESTION:
    space science astronomy question please help?
    please help
    What are the Kirkwood gaps? How did they form?
    What do meteorites reveal about the age of the solar system?

    • ANSWER:
      1) Kirkwood gaps are zones in the asteroid belt that are empty. They are at the location of orbital resonances with Jupiter. For instance, there are no asteroids with an orbit radius of 2.50 AU, period 4 years, as that would make three orbits for each orbit of Jupiter.

      Such zones are emptied, because every twelve years the asteroid is in exactly the seem position with respect to Jupiter, feeling exactly the same gravitational pull.

      Kirkwood was the astronomer who first noticed such gaps and explained their origin.

      2) Contrary to rocks on Earth, most of which are periodically recycled and recooked in the Earth's interior, meteorites are unperturbed since the origin of the Solar system. The ages of meteorites are measured by the decay of long-lived radioactive isotopes of elements that occur naturally in rocks and minerals and that decay with long half lives. These dating techniques are used to measure the last time that the meteorite was either melted or disturbed sufficiently to homogenize its radioactive elements.

31. QUESTION:
    What are some careers in science/space ?
    Im 15 in grade 10, and Im thinking about my future . I am interested in science/space , im just wondering what are some careers I could start learning about in science and space?

    • ANSWER:
      Astronomer
      Astrophysicist (cross between physicist and astronomer)
      Physicist (theoretical, applied, ect.)
      Aerospace/aeronautical engineer
      Astrobiologist
      Meteorologist
      Astrogeologist
      Astrogeographer
      Archaeoastronomer
      Astrochemist

32. QUESTION:
    I am IN DIRE NEED about Earth and SpAce Science.?
    Can ANYONE Anyone at all, tell me a gooa site on Earth and space science!? Please this is vastly IMPORTANT!
    a site where i can find answers about earth and space?

    • ANSWER:
      Four good sites to do with astronomy are:
      astronomy.com
      space.com
      nineplanets.org
      nasa.gov

      For general science information, wikipedia is pretty good.

      For Earth sciences (depending on which science), try:
      http://www.iugs.org/
      http://www.iavcei.org/

33. QUESTION:
    Space Science in Spectroscopy?
    What is a more detailed topic about Space Science in Spectroscopy ? I need to go in more detail about this subject.

    • ANSWER:
      Determination of a stellar body's motion using infrared spectroscopy (eg red shift/blue shift and triangulation)

34. QUESTION:
    Any books about space science fiction? Aliens? City of Ember, The Host-ish books?
    Are there any books about like Earth, Space science fiction-y books. Kind of like the City of Ember or The Host? Thanks.. :)
    I love The Host.
    Stephanie must have been high when she wrote Twilight. :X

    • ANSWER:
      Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld
      It's hard to explain but it's about the future, after mankind basically destroyed the earth (global warming, destroying forests, polluting, etc) survivors made a new society where there's no argueing, war, etc. Everyone is considered "ugly" until they turn 16 and have this sugery that makes them "pretty" and they move to this part of town where all they do is have fun and party all day and night. Tally cant wait to turn pretty. She meets Shay who's a rebal and convinces Tally to leave the city for a night to see what's out in the wilderness. Tally learns all kinds of things about being pretty and the truth is.. it's not really pretty. EXTREMELY good, and the sequals are even better. It's full of adventures, cool technologies, romance, etc.

      The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
      This book is also set in the future and gets pretty intense. It's setting is in Panem, a city that's now in what's left of North America (which has become smaller after global warming and melting of the ice caps). Surrounding Panem are 12 districts where each year, one boy and girl between the ages of 12 and 18 are chosen to be in the Hunger Games where they are put into an arena and battle each other and try to survive until there's only one left and is the winner. There's also some romance in it. One of my favorite books

35. QUESTION:
    Do you know alot about earth space science? HELp ME?
    There are two days each year when either the nighttime hours or daytime hours are the longest they will be all year. These are the summer or winter __________.

    • ANSWER:
      solstices

      one is December 21st. shortest daylight
      the other is 21st June - my birthday- longest daylight

36. QUESTION:
    Need help with Earth/Space Science homework please?
    This is a weird homework assignment, which is due tomorrow. I've been looking around about about a half hour now, cant find anything:

    The Apollo mission returned part of a probe from the moon that indicated life. NAME - >
    1) The Apollo Mission
    2) The Lunar Probe
    3) The specific piece of hardware.
    4) How the life form got there.
    5) What is the significance of this?

    Best Answer will probably go to the person who gives me the longest answer. Good luck with finding the answers.
    -Andrew

    • ANSWER:
      So, if you didn't find anything, what makes you think that we'll find something? In other words: lazy boy, go back to work. Search more.

37. QUESTION:
    What is the truth behind the space exploration?
    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?

    • ANSWER:
      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 vast distances involved.

      Read a few books and/or a few websites to find out about the science that proves all of the above.

      Then - your off the wall - did the world war ever happen. Try talking to a few soldiers or civilians who lived through it - but you probably don't get out much, do you?

38. QUESTION:
    Why when you go to science/space do you get stories about bombers...? and not space related stories...?
    I am interested in space information yet all you get is stuff about bombers and other things not related to space.....
    I am talking about on Yahoo news, the science/space section does not seem to mention space but just bombers and things......

    • ANSWER:
      Many (most ?) "Reporters" know nothing about science and got their 'edukation' out of comics ... (i.e. they did 'Media studies' at University)

      Don't worry about it = just have a laugh at their abject ignorance :-)

39. QUESTION:
    IIST (indian institute of space science and technology)?
    just a few minutes back i got to know that i got admission in iist ( avionics ) the offer is quite tempting but it comes with a bond , you have to work in isro for a period of 5 years after finishing the course.. so can someone please tell me about iist , the campus and also if its worth taking up this course because of the bond.. (working in a government organisation is not an inviting prospect..) i'm at crossroads !! please help !!

    • ANSWER:
      Working at ISRO would sound good to me. I was at NASA for 2.5 years, and loved every minute.

      Seriously, if you blow this off, the first time that you will have your work criticized by an idiot from the marketing department, you will realize what a huge mistake you made.

40. QUESTION:
    How Would I Go About Building a Model of The International Space Station?
    For my Earth & Space science class, I need to build a model of the International Space Station. It is due tomorrow, and I, being the master of all procrastination, did not due it yet. How do I build something with such a werid shape in so little time? I can use mirrors for the solar panels..and cardboard? Any ideas would be greatly appreciatived.

    • ANSWER:
      Google up some pics and get some appropriate balsa wood and brass/steel minitubes from a hobby store like Micheals. For solar panels, cut a piece of aluminum foil, color it with a fat blue felt pen, crumple it up and reopen it, and hotglue it to a piece of poster board. Then cut it to the correct size and shape. Clean uncrumpled foil can be used to cover posterbaord pieces for the structure, also you could cover drinking staws with foil via adhesive spray, also available at Micheals. Speed is needed, so load up on hot-glue sticks. Get movin' girl!

      BW,
      Gary

41. QUESTION:
    i need help on my earth space science work, please help.?
    1.06 The Scientific Method

    1. Which of the following is an example of pseudo science?

    biology
    astrology
    chemistry
    physics
    medicine

    2. Why is pseudo science not considered real science?

    It is not testable.
    It involves the stars.
    It is based on facts.
    It is sometimes not popular with certain groups.
    Many people believe in the concept.

    3. Which of the following is fact based science rather than part of a personal belief system?

    astrology
    paranormal investigation
    chemistry
    philosophy
    cultural rituals

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    4. A scientific law is

    a universally accepted conclusion based on testing.
    always changing as new evidence is presented.
    based on new evolving theories.
    often debated in the scientific community.
    one step toward forming a theory.

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    5. A proposed set of statements or principles used to explain a group of facts or natural phenomena is a

    law
    question
    set of data
    conclusion
    theory

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    6. The relationship between a law and a theory is

    laws are based on complex theories.
    laws become theories.
    theories all become laws.
    theories never become laws.
    theories can become laws.

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    7. Identify as an observation, analogy, or inference.

    Mary discovered that the cell membrane of a bacteria acts like a fence because it keeps some things in and other things out.

    Observation
    Analogy
    Inference

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    8. Identify as an observation, analogy, or inference.

    Mary walked into the room where her little son was playing, found a broken window, and thought immediately that her son had broken it.

    Observation
    Analogy
    Inference

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    9. Identify as an observation, analogy, or inference.

    Mary noticed that the countertop was warm to the touch.

    Observation
    Analogy
    Inference

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    10. Identify as an observation, analogy, or inference.

    Mary noticed that the side walk was wet and thought that it may have been that the sprinklers had been on recently.

    Observation
    Analogy
    Inference

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    11. Identify as an observation, analogy, or inference.

    Mary counted and recorded 20 heart beats in 10 seconds.

    Observation
    Analogy
    Inference

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    12. Identify as an observation, analogy, or inference.

    The Lecturer compared the human eye to a camera lens.

    Analogy
    Observation
    Inference

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    13. When “doing science” using the scientific method, which of these would be at the top of the list?

    Observing and Questioning
    Predicting and Experimenting
    Analyzing and Concluding
    Experimenting and Concluding

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    14. This step gives an investigation a specific direction or focus.

    Observation
    Question
    Hypothesis
    Analysis

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    15. As researchers begin their study, they must examine what they already know about their topic of investigation. Based on that information, they form a hypothesis. The hypothesis is

    a conclusion about what is going to happen in the experiment.
    a question about what is going to happen in the experiment.
    a guess about what is going to happen in the experiment.
    a prediction about what is going to happen in the experiment.

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    16. Writing the hypothesis in the “if” and “then” format makes it

    Easier to predict
    More accurate to analyze
    Testable
    Hypothetical

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    16. If a scientist gathered all the data and information and then based on the data they have, they tell us “what the data indicates” happened. This is

    concluding
    Predicting
    Analyzing
    Supposing

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    17. When we conduct and

    • ANSWER:
      Google is your friend. Learn to use it

42. QUESTION:
    what are the achievements and explorations of Sunita Williams journey in space, is it helpful to humanity.?
    Sunita Williuams a space austranaut has recently returned from her journey in space. She stayed for about six months. She is said to be an Indian Scientist working in NASA. She has recently visited India and interacted with School Children. It is interesting to observe that India is also planning to send people in the space for more exploration which would be a step further and contribution from India in the space science. She being an Indian born, it is interesting to note, how much she would be sharing her knowledge, experience, explorations and experiments for India's cause in this behalf.

    • ANSWER:
      Sunita Williams (born September 19, 1965 in Euclid, Ohio) is a United States Naval officer and a NASA astronaut. She was assigned to the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 14 and then joined Expedition 15. Williams is the second woman of Indian heritage to have been selected by NASA for a space mission after Kalpana Chawla and the second astronaut of Slovenian heritage after Ronald M. Sega. She holds three records for female space travelers: longest spaceflight (195 days), number of space walks (four), and total time spent on spacewalks (29 hours and 17 minutes).[1]

      Williams is married to Michael J. Williams, a Federal Police Officer in Oregon. The two have been married for over 16 years, and both flew helicopters in the early days of their career. Although they both have no children, they have a pet Jack Russell Terrier named Gorby. Her recreational interests include running, swimming, biking, triathlons, windsurfing, snowboarding and bow hunting. She is an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Her parents are Dr. Deepak Pandya and Bonnie Pandya, who reside in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Deepak Pandya is a famous neuroanatomist. Williams' roots on her father's side go back to Gujarat in India and she has been to India to visit her father's family. She is of Slovenian descent from her mother's side.[2]

      Among the personal items Williams took with her to the International Space Station (ISS) are a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, a small figurine of Ganesha and some samosas.[3]

      After launching aboard Discovery, Williams arranged to donate her pony tail to Locks of Love. The haircut by fellow astronaut Joan Higginbotham occurred aboard the International Space Station and the ponytail was brought back to earth with the STS-116 crew.[4]

      In early March 2007 she received a tube of wasabi in a Progress spacecraft resupply mission in response to her request for more spicy food. Opening the tube, which was packaged at one atmospheric pressure, the gel-like paste was forced out in the lower-pressure of the ISS. In the free-fall environment, the spicy geyser was difficult to contain.[5]

      *Awards and honors
      Navy Commendation Medals (twice)
      Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
      Humanitarian Service Medal and various other service awards

      *Military career
      She received her commission as an ensign in the US Navy from the US Naval Academy in May 1987. She was designated a Naval Aviator in 1989, and graduated from the Naval Test Pilot School in 1993.

      *NASA
      Selected by NASA in June 1998, Williams began her training in August 1998. Her Astronaut Candidate training included orientation briefings and tours, numerous scientific and technical briefings, intensive instruction in Shuttle and International Space Station systems, physiological training and ground school to prepare for T-38 flight training, as well as learning water and wilderness survival techniques. Following a period of training and evaluation, Williams worked in Moscow with the Russian Space Agency on the Russian contribution to the ISS, and with the first expedition crew sent to the ISS. Following the return of Expedition 1, Williams worked within the Robotics branch on the ISS Robotic Arm and the related Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator. She was a crewmember on the NEEMO 2 mission, living underwater in the Aquarius habitat for nine days in May 2002.

      Like many astronauts, Williams is a licensed amateur radio operator having passed the technician class license exam in 2001 and was issued the call sign KD5PLB by the Federal Communications Commission on 13 Aug 2001. See http://www.qrz.com/detail/KD5PLB for verification. She used one of the two amateur radio stations aboard the ISS when she talks with school children. See http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm for information on ARISS - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.

43. QUESTION:
    Questions you wonder about space? (Science project)?
    I'm doing a science project, and I need a question/hypothesis about high school/college; university level astronomy or astrophysics. Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      -what the universe would look like in the 4th dimension
      -what the universe would look like without gravity
      -if every thing in the universe is expanding and speeding up,this means space and time must follow this law to ,so do this mean the days get faster and a dino day lasted way longer then ours 2day-or when will it stop getting faster when we reach the speed of light and converted into energy?

44. QUESTION:
    IIST (Indian Institute of Space science and technology )?
    just a few minutes back i got to know that i got admission in iist ( avionics ) the offer is quite tempting but it comes with a bond , you have to work in isro for a period of 5 years after finishing the course.. so can someone please tell me about iist , the campus and also if its worth taking up this course because of the bond.. (working in a government organisation is not an inviting prospect..) i'm at crossroads !! please help !!

    • ANSWER:
      i don't think its worth taking unless you are deeply into avionics and don't of salary you'll get at ISRO..., further iist is in the list of blacklisted institutions that have been given a 3 year time..... and talking about salary you''ll get at isro, it's ranging between 18k to 35k depending on your position there....... and by chance you want to break the bond then you'll have to pay around 10lacs to the institutions...... so whatever you do, give it a lot of thought so that you don't feel bad somewhere in the future....................... good luck..........

45. QUESTION:
    Interested in space science/studying about the universe/moon walk...read on! PLEASE?
    Im really interested in astronomy, studying about the solar system, and extra terrestrials, finding new planets and things like that. I really want to go out in space, experiment and research which does not involve a lot of physics as i really dont like it.

    What kind of career includes all this? Astronaut? Engineering?
    Please help. its about my career. Thankss for the help!

    • ANSWER:
      Engineering helps you to find a way
      first of all, YOU must be in the same energy as you are now.... that is your interests in this field must not get diminished at any point in your life.... Don't think that i am discouraging or threatening you... its all about your life... so you must be very much strong enough to face the challenges in your career like:

      ==>you must be well efficient enough to answer the questions from all areas of physics, chemistry, mathematics(esp:differentiation and integration)

      ==>in your college go for some advanced courses like B.E. nanotechnology and then finish a masters degree in astrophysics or astronomy or in physics itself

      ==>get updated with every facts of the newest technologies in your field.....

      ==>after all this, keep the same burning desire in you till you achieve what you feel.......

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