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Lesson30 Spin-off Technology Some people wonder why countries spend millions of dollars on space projects. They want to know how space research helps people on Earth. Actually space technology helps people on Earth every day. This is called spin-off
EXPLORATIONS -- a program in Special English by the Voice of America. (MUSIC) Today, Harry Monroe and Tony Riggs report about America's second manned space program, Gemini. Two astronauts flew on each flight. Gemini's purpose was to bring the United
That last report wasn`t to say that only private astronauts would get to have fun in space. Aboard the International Space Station -- well, this happened. 最后一则报道告诉我们并不是只有私人宇航员才能享受太空的快乐!登上国
Why Is Gravity Good For Us? When astronauts return from long missions in space, their exit from the spacecraft is usually hidden from public view. This is because after several months in weightless conditions, things we usually take for granted, such
The space shuttle Discovery, mission STS-128, is in orbit right now. With some fascinating people on board. Pilot Kevin Ford became interested in flying when he was a kid and read the book Carrying the Fire, by Michael Collins, command module pilot
1.Firefighters in California are trying to hold on to the gains they made battling wildfires that have ravaged the southern part of the state. Officials say they are cautiously optimistic about making progress. More than 4,000 people remain in shelte
1. Flames shot hundreds of feet into the air after a gasoline tanker exploded and overpass collapsed all near Detroit. State police in Michigan say the truck's driver is alive and accounted for. They say they aren't sure at this point what caused th
EXPLORATIONS -- a program in Special English by the Voice of America. (MUSIC) Today, Shirley Griffith and Tony Riggs complete a report about America's second manned space program, Gemini. Its purpose was to bring the United States closer to its goal
How the 'Mercury 13' Led the Way for Women in the US Space Program Im Steve Ember. And Im Barbara Klein with EXPLORATIONS in VOA Special English. Today we tell about a program in the nineteen sixties to train women as astronauts. Today they are known
EXPLORATIONS - As Gemini Spacecraft Join in Space, US Moves One Step Closer to the Moon DOUG JOHNSON: EXPLORATIONS -- a program in Special English by the Voice of America. (MUSIC) Today, Shirley Griffith and Tony Riggs complete a report about America
It's been a beautiful Thursday in this vast grassland area in the Siziwang Banner, which surrounds the city of Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia. Hours before China's two astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong are scheduled to return, reporters had a chance t
Hello, everyone. Today is April 13th. And on this day in 1743,Thomas Jefferson, future president and drafter of Declaration of Independence, was born. The top political theorist in early America, Jefferson played an enormous role in shaping early Ame
It's morning in the Kalahari, and this female cheetah has discovered that her cubs are growing ever more independent. She calls for them, but theyve already gone out exploring. And theyve discovered a wounded gemsbok that may have escaped from a lion
Eels,来自美国的独立乐队。乐队名字有些奇怪,因为主场的名字,Everett,被称作Mr. E,所以乐队名尤其彰显了E这个字母的存在感么~I Like Birds这首歌是Everett写来纪念自己的母亲的,因为他妈妈
1.In a reversal, the White House says President Barack Obama is fighting the release of photos showing the abuse of prisoners in Iraq and Afghanistan. He says the release poses a national security threat possibly endangering troops. 2.Astronauts on
A Glorious Journey 辉煌旅程 Three Chinese astronauts returned safely on Sunday after orbiting the Earth on board the Shenzhou-VII space capsule. The message to the world is clear: after a slow start in space, China is catching up fast. The spacec
Space Shuttle Endeavour has launched on an ambitious mission to deliver a new science laboratory and robotic system to the International Space Station. 美国奋进号航天飞机开始了一次雄心勃勃的太空使命。奋进号将向国际空间站
In March of 1966, Neil Armstrong got his first chance to put his training to the test. He was the command pilot of Gemini 8, which was to dock or connect with another satellite already in space. This was an important step in the goal of reaching the
In 1962, NASA decided to bring more astronauts into the space program. NASA especially wanted test pilots and men with engineering backgrounds. Neil Armstrong met all the qualifications. He was less than thirty-five years old, in perfect health, and
Safety Concerns Delay US Effort to Restart Human Spaceflight NASA reportedly has warned SpaceX and Boeing of its concerns over the design and safety of their astronaut launch systems. The Reuters news agency says the problems could threaten efforts b