Freewriting #6

1. How GPS technology Connects US Navy warships to State side Commanders
• Every US Navy ship on the sea has a GPS System on board that connects to satellites in the skies orbit. It is used to locate the ship and relay its location to state side commanders. Also on board these ships is very elaborate communications systems that allow not only the commanders of the ships to keep in touch with ports in the US but also these systems allow sailors to call home and keep in touch with family. Internet is also accessible on these ships, even while they are in the middle of the ocean, 100s of miles away from land. The technology used on these ships a major part of government defense contracts.
2. Comparing the US Space program to Russia’s Space program
• The US space program is a one of the biggest in the world, if not the biggest. We currently spend almost 19 billion dollars a year on the space program and we have made so much progress in the last 40 years of our space exploration. Russia is also a leader in the space race. They beat us into space and ever since, we have been competing for bragging rights.
3. ICBM’s – How they work and are they a threat?
• Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles are a major issue, both defending from them and having the capability to launch them. We invest billions of dollars a year into funding research projects so that we have the most advanced missile systems in the world. As far as technical matters, I’m really not too sure about those. However I am interested in the topic and will definitely develop my research topic and question further if I choose this one.