The plans for utilizing reusable space shuttles which could replace almost all present expendable launch vehicles are briefly described. Many illustrations are included showing the artists' concepts of various configurations proposed for space shuttles. (PR)

The main part of the book centers on the discussion of the engines in an airplane. After describing the terms and concepts of power, jets, and rockets, the author describes the reciprocating engines. The description of diesel engines helps to explain why these are not used in airplanes. The discussion of the carburetor is followed by a discussion…

Cites statistics and characteristics for the current courses and programs in higher aviation education. Discusses efforts to establish guidelines for new programs in aviation. (MLH)

During World War II, the Women's Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) substituted for male pilots in domestic flying missions. This article describes a high school aviation course developed by one of these former WASPs. (MA)

Explains how to approach the school administration when soliciting funds for the skydiving club in the school. (GA)

Presents a bibliography of books for upper elementary students. The books deal with aspects of space in the seventies, changing concepts of the universe, and how today's science and technology are trying to answer the questions these concepts raise. (Author/GA)

Presents a chapter from an introductory college-level astronomy textbook in which full-color photographs and numerous diagrams highlight an extensive description of the planet Jupiter. Topics include Jupiter's geology, rotation, magnetic field, atmosphere (including clouds and winds), and the Great Red Spot. (DH)

Described are the preliminary results of the project Viking mission to Mars. Included are eight Mars surface photos, each of which includes appropriate questions for students. (SL)

This aerospace education learning packet contains information about the famous pilot, Charles A. Lindbergh. Posters, recommended teaching methods, tests with keys, and task cards are also included. (KHR)

This educator's guide, developed for students in grades 2-4, discusses the field of aeronautics. It begins with education standards and skill matrices for the classroom activities, a description of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aeronautics mission, and a brief history of aeronautics. Activities are written for the…

This educational guide concerns exploring the moon. Activities are divided into three units: Pre-Apollo, Learning from Apollo, and The Future. These correspond, at least roughly, to exercises that can be done before the Lunar Sample Disk (available from NASA) arrives to the school (Pre-Apollo), while it is there (Learning from Apollo), and after…

The Space Shuttle and International Space Station provide a unique microgravity environment for research that is a critical part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) mission to improve the quality of life on Earth and enable the health and safety of space explorers for long duration missions beyond our solar system. This…

Article describes a program which involved students from junior high school level through graduate school in the building of scale models of the Mariner Venus/Mercury spacecraft. (Author/HB)