Sputnik
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A 7 page paper discussing sputnik. The history of sputnik is discussed, which involves the various effects and influences the launching of this satellite had upon the general condition of te American people. The race in space was, for all purposes, nothing more than a reflection of the race in the arms department. Russia's ability to launch satellites was directly related to their ability to launch nuclear warheads into the United States, and as such the American people were greatly disturbed. While this space race went on for some years, it eventually slowed down and became null and void, altering into a real concern for space travel as opposed to a concern for warfare. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAsput.wps

Star Birth
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A 5 page paper discussing how stars are born, dwarf stars, and a brief description of the life of a star. Also includes graphics of different phases of star birth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Starbirth.wps

Summarization: Black Holes and Cosmology
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5 pages in length. Reviews two articles, one on black holes, and one article on cosmology. The review and discussion of each article are included in this paper. In the first article analysts speculate something unusual is happening at the center of the Milky Way, near Sagittarius. The theorists believe there may be one gigantic black hole taking in mass, or a set of smaller black holes. The second article points out that several scientists still firmly believe in the big bang theory despite the arguments concerning the dark-matter problem as well as the causality problem and the age problem.
Filename: JGAastrn.wps

Sun Spots & Scientific Controversy
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A 5 page definitonal overview of what sun spots are, how they are formed, etc; The writer is particularly concerned with what sun spots say about the future..Some scientists have initiated great controversy by bringing up issues concerning their potentially harmful effects-- even the suggestion that sunspots are indicative of another Ice Age ! Research is analyzed and it is concluded that while it seems as though scientists do have strong reason to believe that sun spots have a significant correlation to weather and the environment, they can not yet agree with certainty upon what implications they might have for our future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Sunspots.wps

Supernovas -- Stars On Their Death Bed
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This 6 page research paper describes the phenomenon of supernova, their various types, and occurrences. Research concerning particular supernovas (1987a, 1993j, etc;) is presented and the specific processes as we understand them thus far are explained in great detail. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Supernov.wps

The Benefits of Space Exploration
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A 7 page essay on some of the benefits realized through the efforts of the nation's space programs. Critics maintain that the billions spent on space exploration would be better used in other ways, that there are no actual benefits realized aside from boosted egos. Topics the paper addresses include: ozone studies, medical advances of MRI and telemedicine, light touches on robotics, the cable TV industry and TeflonŽ, and their effect both on the nation's people and on the national economy. FREE outline included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Spaceex2.wps

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