This section contains Space Pictures of various types ranging from planets,
spacecraft, rockets, and more. If you have any nice
pictures, please email me =)
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Earth From Space Picture
Above is an image of the
Hubble Space
Telescope in orbit above
Planet Earth.
The LNG Propulsion System, a new
technology using liquid oxygen and liquefied natural gas
A launch vehicle is propelled by hot gases spewed from the
engine, generated by the combustion of the fuel. Unlike jet planes, which
utilize atmospheric oxygen for combustion, a launch vehicle must carry its own
oxygen supply or other oxidizing reagent in addition to the fuel. The propellant
package, including fuel and oxidizing agent, make up the majority of the weight
of the launch vehicle. Thus any new developments in the efficiency and design of
engine and propulsion technology will have a significant impact on the
development of space transportation overall.
Hydrogen-oxygen combination has the advantage of non-toxicity
and high performance, but it also requires a large tank because of the low
density of hydrogen. Use of liquid natural gas (LNG) can reduce the weight, size
and cost of the propellant package. JAXA is pursuing research into the use of an
LNG propulsion system.
The two above pictures (Jupiter's Moons and Mars Surface) are
from Sergei Sharrinovsky.
serge40@hotmail.com
Books:
Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe
by Robin Kerrod
Dramatic images never before published in a single volume. The
book covers the observable universe.
HubbleSite - Gallery: At the official online home of NASA's
Hubble Space Telescope exists a gallery of the best pictures
that the Hubble has taken.
BBC - Space Picture Gallery: Browse through the stunning space
photography section, with astronomy photographs sent in by BBCi
space readers.
Astronomy Picture of the Day: Each day a different image or
photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a
brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
JSC Digital
Image Collection: JSC NASA
Japanese proposed rocket using LNG Propulsion System:
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