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The Practical Gravitational Boundary of the Earth
Maneuvering in the Gravitational Fields of Outer Space
The Armor Barrier of the Earth's Atmosphere
The Highest Altitudes Reach to Date
The Cannon Shot into Outer Space
Previous Researchers Addressing the Problem of Space Flight
The Travel Velocity and the Efficiency of Rocket Vehicles
General Comments about the Structure of the Space Rocket
Comments Regarding Previous Design Recommendations
Landing in a Force Circular Orbit
The Space Rocket in an Inclined Trajectory
The Space Rocket as an Airplane
The Space Station in Empty Space
The Nature of Gravity and How it Can be Influenced
The Effect of Weightlessness on the Human Organism
The Physical Behavior of Objects when Gravity is Missing
Perpetual Silence Prevails in Empty Space
Sunshine During Nighttime Darkness
Means of Controlling the Space Station
Partitioning the Space Station into 3 Entities
The Observatory and the Machine Room
Providing for Long-Distance Communications and Safety
Partitioning the Space Station into 2 Entities
Observing and Researching the Earth's Surface
The Technology of Space Travel
Launching from the Earth's Surface
The Space Station as a Base for Travel into Deep Space
The Attainability of the Neighboring Planets
Will It Ever be Possible to Reach Fixed Stars?
The Expected Course of Development of Space Travel
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Last Updated:
September 20, 2007