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Lockheed Martin Provides Plan/Rationale for Earth/Moon L2 Deep Space Station

Posted: November 16, 2012 at 9:44 pm

Josh Hopkins of Lockheed Martin made a presentation to the Future In-Space Operations (FISO) study group about telerobotic exploration of the far side of the moon from a deep space station deployed at the Earth/moon L2 point.

The presentation, which took place on Nov. 14, represents the position of Lockheed Martin and not necessarily NASA, though it does provide several arguments for using the deep space station as a remote base for lunar exploration. A slide presentation and an audio of the talk are available.

Timeline for L2 lunar far side missions

The presentation envisions missions to the Earth/moon L2, where the gravities of the Earth and moon cancel out above the lunar far side, to be part of an overall exploration program aimed at Earth-approaching asteroids, culminating in a mission to the Martian moon Deimos and telerobotic operations of the Martian surface from there. The first flight to the Earth/moon L2, by the end of the current decade, would be conducted by an Orion multi-purpose crew vehicle alone and would last for 30 days. Subsequent missions would involve a deep space station to be deployed in a "halo orbit" around the Earth/moon L2 and would last several months.

Science rationale for L2 lunar far side missions

The presentation suggests two types of telerobotic missions to the lunar far side, controlled by astronauts at an L2 deep space station. One would be a sample return mission from the lunar far side, the better to understand the early history of the solar system which featured heavy bombardment of the moon. The samples would be gathered by teleoperated robots, taken to the deep space station, and then returned to Earth via the Orion.

Another would be the deployment of a radio telescope instrument directly on the lunar surface. Since the lunar far side is blocked from electromagnetic emissions from the Earth, it represents a radio "quiet zone" that is beneficial to radio astronomy.

Communications latency

The presentation suggests that telerobotic operations would benefit from a deep space station at the L2 point because of reduced communications latency, i.e. the time it takes for a command to be sent to a robot on the lunar surface. The time is 3.5 seconds from the Earth as opposed to .4 seconds from L2. This position disputes the analysis of Paul Spudis, who suggests that the difference does not provide any significant advantage.

Practice for deep space missions

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Russia restores contact with International Space Station after cable rupture

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Officials had said the road works on the Shchyolkovsky Highway outside Moscow close to a Roscosmos communications station had ruptured a key cable, forcing Russia to lose contact with most of its satellites and a segment of the ISS.

While Roscosmos and NASA insisted that the problem had no impact on the space station, the mishap was a major embarrassment for Russia which has in recent months battled a series of failures in its space programme.

Kuznetsov said that the three outgoing astronauts on the ISS Russia's Yury Malenchenko, Sunita Williams of the US and Akihiko Hoshide of Japan will be able to return to Earth on schedule on November 19.

Roscosmos sought to play down the loss of communication, a scenario for which the agency's head of human space flight Sergei Krikalyev said the crew was properly prepared.

"The crew trains for this and it's a normal routine to work without communication," he was quoted as saying by the ITAR-TASS news agency.

Kuznetsov said that the cable rupture had had no effect on Russia's management of the ISS and satellites.

NASA said that the communications cut was not a unique occurrence and noted that Russia had the ability to communicate with its segment of the ISS through its US partners.

Interfax said on Wednesday that several vehicles from the Akado company that operates the communications cable had located the site of the tear about six hours after the incident on Wednesday.

Source: AFP

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DAVENPORT, IOWA | November 14, 2012 - Leann Felder coordinator for Food Water Watch, Russ Neff for Sierra Club, Curtis Rexroth, MA, DC, CCN of the Rexroth Clinic in Moline, IL address a group of concerned citizens regarding a campaign branded, "Let Me Decide: Iowans Campaign to Make the Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods the Law". The meeting was hosted at Greatest Grains in Davenport, Iowa.From:QCATodayViews:5 0ratingsTime:39:23More inNews Politics

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Genetic Engineering Persuasive Informercial – Video

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The Day of the Triffids Full Movie HD – Video

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Watch full movie : tinyurl.com The Day of the Triffids Full Movie HD, The Day of the Triffids Part 1 Movie, The Day of the Triffids Movie Part 1, The Day of the Triffids Part 1 The Movie, The Day of the Triffids Part 2 Full Movie, The Day of the Triffids Movie Full Movie, The Day of the Triffids (2013) Movie Part 1 English Full, The Day of the Triffids Movie HD trailer. An epic tale of mankind #39;s self-annihilation in the wake of a cosmic event leading to global blindness. His legacy in genetic engineering changed the hierarchy of nature, toppling mankind #39;s place atop the world #39;s food chain.From:doriana dimcevViews:0 0ratingsTime:04:21More inFilm Animation

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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Rap (Brave New World Theme) – Video

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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Rap (Brave New World Theme)
English rap; block 2-2, Ms.Lin Creative Project: Brave New World Rap VERSE 1: Brave new world in London city, overpopulated with the technology. While genetic engineering is on top of the globe, citizens consume soma while enjoying the show. Perfect Prime example of a dystopia, with various types of drugs causing fake euphoria, and a formula to reproduce and clone. Set in castes that are divided into four separate zones. Alpha, beta gamma then the epsilons. Emotionless beings, their minds all gone. Admiring Henry Ford for his brilliance, pray on! And the rest are sent to an island like Saint John Game on! World controllers in control, alienating human minds to reach their ultimate goal. All peace, a perfect society that functions, ironic how the end result is sad and corrupted. VERSE 2: Here we go Imma tell a bit of the story We have a girl named Lenina seeming pretty horny. Then a guy named John moves into the city acting pretty lost, I feel a tad bit sorry. But it #39;s alright, he gets a new name and some fame, unknowingly starting to get sucked in the game. What a shame, he came, and, endured pain, but sadly it was something that he could not tame. How insane, he later moves out, and in the rain wanting to erase all the memories from his brain. Nonetheless in the end he could not take it, with his feet dangling in the air feeling forsaken. So the moral of the story is to be aware, technology might be something we cannot bear. See ,we all want peace deep within, but this ...From:Jackie ChanViews:23 1ratingsTime:01:46More inMusic

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The End Of The World – John Leslie – Video

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The End Of The World - John Leslie
ll4.me The End Of The World - John Leslie Nuclear war, holes in the ozone layer, disease, genetic engineering, asteroids and supernovas - any of these may bring human history to an end. But are we in imminent danger of extinction? John Leslie assesses the risks facing the human race and concludes: yes, we probably are. Leslie pays particular attention to the #39;doomsday argument #39;. This argument, arising from the undeniable fact that we are a very young species, substantially increases the likelihood of our extinction.Author: Leslie, John Publisher: Routledge Illustration: N Language: ENG Title: The End of the World Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF) On Sale: 1998-03-12 SKU-13/ISBN: 9780415140430 Category: Education : Teaching Methods Materials - Arts Humanities Nuclear war, holes in the ozone layer, disease, genetic engineering, asteroids and supernovas - any of these may bring human history to an end. But are we in imminent danger of extinction? John Leslie john leslie, education, teaching methods, materials, arts, humanitiesFrom:heathertrull9854Views:0 0ratingsTime:00:10More inPeople Blogs

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Genetic Engineering Controversy – Video

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A presentation on genetic modification for our freshmen seminar at Penn State University. We discuss the issues and facts surrounding the controversy about genetically modified foods, animals, and plants.From:Benjamin FowlerViews:1 0ratingsTime:33:08More inScience Technology

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Precarious World – Steve Quayle – Coast to Coast AM Classic – Video

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Precarious World - Steve Quayle - Coast to Coast AM Classic
http://www.jetnews.us Date: 01-06-11 Host: George Noory Guests: Steve Quayle Author and researcher Steve Quayle riffed on a variety of topics such as giants, weather modification, secret aircraft, biblical prophecy, genetic engineering, the Illuminati agenda, and Planet X. The machinery to affect weather has gotten smaller and cheaper over the years, and there are currently 72 ionospheric heaters, in addition climate-controlling technology like Project HAARP, he outlined. Sightings of silent triangular-shaped craft are on the rise, and a battle in outer space is imminent, said Quayle, naming "extra-dimensionals" and black-ops as some of the participants. The "super-soldier" program, Stargate technology, and CERN are involved in efforts to re-animate ancient giants, who were some 12-18 ft. height, he declared. "We are experiencing now the full implementation, in my opinion, of the Luciferian war on humanity. We talk about the New World Order, the Illuminati, the International League, but what is the prime directive of all those entities? It #39;s the destruction of a five and half billion people," he cautioned. Quayle reported his recent conversation with a "high ranking Goldman Sachs official" who #39;d visited one of the elite #39;s underground cities that was being prepared. The official warned him that a "global flu" had already been determined, and a mandatory vaccination will be required, with those who refuse to take it being sent to FEMA camps. On the subject of Planet X, Quayle ...From:C2CPlanetViews:17 0ratingsTime:01:53:01More inEducation

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WT cloning research advances field

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Amarillo, TX - New research at WTAMU is putting the school at the forefront of genetic engineering.

Scientists at WT are celebrating the successful birth of a cloned calf - their second this year. And these two recent successes represent major strides toward improving stock lines, and ultimately, our food supply.

The word "cloning" tends to make many people uneasy, but in this sense, "cloning" is really just an expedited form of selective breeding.

"Alpha," a young bull, and "Gamma," a days-old heifer, were recently born using a process called somatic cell nuclear transfer. In simplest terms, that means putting a reprogrammed cell into a surrogate mother. The idea is that by systematically improving the gene pool, you can create better and stronger breeds, as WTAMU Associate Professor of Animal Science Dr. Ty Lawrence explains,

"We hope to create a new breed of cattle that currently does not exist. And this new breed of cattle will be a piece of the best of the best of the best from all existing breeds and their crosses."

By isolating the most desirable traits, researchers can create higher-yield cattle more resistant to drought and disease, as veterinarian Dr. Greg Veneklasen says,

"It's not just about meat; this is about genetic disease, this is about infectious disease. This is a model that we've created that we can use ... we can use this model for many different things."

And each new model is a step closer toward creating the ideal food animal.

Alpha and Gamma, for instance, are both Yield Grade One Prime beef, which represents about one in 15,000 cattle.

And advances like these are putting WTAMU on the map, as Dr. Don Topliff says,

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