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This directory (pub/SPACE/FAQ on ames.arc.nasa.gov) contains the
most recent version of the sci.space/sci.astro Frequently Asked
Questions list, and some other databases and writeups which are often
requested. The contents are maintained by Jon Leech (leech@cs.unc.edu).
FAQ File Description
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faq1 Introduction
faq2 Network resources
faq3 Online (and some offline) sources of images, data, etc.
faq4 Performing calculations and interpreting data formats
faq5 References on specific areas
faq6 Contacting NASA, ESA, and other space agencies/companies
faq7 Schedules for space missions, and how to see them
faq8 Planetary probes - Historical Missions
faq9 Upcoming planetary probes - missions and schedules
faq10 Controversial questions
faq11 Space activist/interest/research groups and space publications
faq12 How to become an astronaut
faq13 Orbital and Planetary Launch Services
Other files Description
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DeltaClipper Questions & Answers about the DC-X SSTO program
ESAPublications List of ESA periodicals and how to get them.
JPLDescription Jet Propulsion Laboratory fact sheet.
MoreEquations Specialized equations not in faq6.
IAF92.ps.Z Paper on the FAQs presented at 1992 IAF conference
(compressed PostScript)
Satellites List of Earth-orbiting satellites.
Tides Writeup on tidal bulges
WeatherPhotos How to receive and interpret satellite weather photos
constell.doc Description of file format for constellations
constell.1875.data Constellation data
constell.1875.hdr FITS header for constellation data (I think)
manifest Latest version of Ken Hollis' Space Shuttle launch manifest
space.calendar Calendar of upcoming sapce events and anniversaries
stars.README Description of nearby stars database
stars.doc Description of file format for nearby stars
stars.data Nearby stars data