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Title: Trackers Watch for Dangerous 'Space Junk'
Source: Air Force Link
Author: Scott King
Publication Date: May 2, 2006
Page Number: n.p.
Database: SIRS Government Reporter

1) Military uses this program to search for space junk and other objects that are floating around in space.
2) They could also use this advance system to track down people on earth such known criminals can be found.
3) It also helps them to see how their troops are doing out on the frontline they could also spot out enemies.
1) Technology has been advancing very rapidly over months
2) Now we could see beyond our neighborhoods and beyond the seas in crystal clear images.
1) With all this technology won't it be easly be used against us?
Search Terms: Artificial satellites, Military use
Artificial satellites, Tracking
Space debris
U.S. Air Force

Title: Soviets Beat U.S.--First into Space
Source: UPI's 20th Century Top Stories
Author:
Publication Date: Oct. 4, 1957
Page Number: n.p.
Database: SIRS Researcher
1)The first satellites went up as far as 560 miles.
2) It was 22 inches and twice the size of a basketball.
3) And that it could circle earth once every hour and 35 minutes.
1) People have been trying to reach space and fly ever since they had the idea to do it,
2) The first satellie was transmitting signals they were being picked up by ham operators
1) How far could a satellites go now in present day?
Search Terms:Artificial satellites, Russian
Space race
Space race, Soviet Union

Title: Beam It Down
Source: Technology Review
Author: Martin I. Hoffert and Seth D. Potter
Publication Date: Oct. 1997
Page Number: 30-36
Database: SIRS Researcher
1)Satellites could also be used to give us engery such as electrical current .
2) They started this idea since as early as 1963
3) A microwave system that is 80 percent efficient at sending 1 kilowatt will still be 80 percent efficient at sending 1 megawatt.
1) With this new and advancing technology they can one day power a city or town.
2) The most important source of light can be used to give us electricity.
1) Does this technology give off any type of radiation?
Search Terms:Artificial satellites in telecommunication
Artificial satellites, Launching
Artificial satellites, Solar energy use
Electric power
Energy development



Title: New NOAA Environmental Satellite Launched, Reaches Orbit
Source: NOAA Magazine
Author:
Publication Date: May 25, 2006
Page Number: n.p.
Database: SIRS Government Reporter
1)Satellites help us track hurricanes and other strong sea storms.
2)This new environmental satellites is more update and tracks stroms faster.
3)The images shot from space are more clear then other environmental satellites.
1) Soon people will have more time to plan for storms.
2) It will save lives by predicting more in advance
1) Will one day people be able to own their own satellites for personal use?
Search Terms:Artificial satellites in telecommunication
Artificial satellites, Launching
Artificial satellites, Solar energy use
Electric power
Energy development


Title: Why Space for the Army?
Source: Soldiers
Author: Donna Miles
Publication Date: May 1993
Page Number: 24
Database: SIRS Government Reporter
1)It helps by making less victims during war.
2)It also helps make safer routes for soldiers
3)Detects missiles and lauch bases.
1)It would help to bring more fathers/mother home safer
2)Can predict weather changes and make the journay more pleasentfull
1)Can this technology also be seen by the enemy?