News tagged with atv
Learn to dock ATV the astronaut way
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? ESA is making actual astronaut training available on your computer and tablet, so you can see for yourself.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Johannes Kepler has left the Station
Europe’s Johannes Kepler ATV cargo ferry undocked from the International Space Station today at 14:46:30 GMT (16:46:30 CEST). The craft is now leaving the orbital outpost far behind and will end its mission ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jun 21, 2011 |
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ATV preparing for fiery destruction
ATV Johannes Kepler has been an important part of the International Space Station since February. Next week, it will complete its mission by undocking and burning up harmlessly in the atmosphere high over ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jun 20, 2011 |
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Child-proof ignition safety lock for adult-sized ATVs developed
In 2009, an estimated 32,400 children under the age of 16 were treated at emergency rooms for injuries and 61 were killed in All-Terrain Vehicle accidents, according to statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product ...
May 05, 2011 |
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Adult-sized ATVs are not safe for kids; statistics startling
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) were introduced in this country in the 1970s. Currently, there are approximately 9.5 million ATVs in use and more than 150,000 reported ATV-related injuries in this country annually. The rapid ...
Apr 04, 2011 |
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Pediatric hospitalizations for ATV-related injuries more than double
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are associated with a significant and increasing number of hospitalizations for children in the U.S., according to a new report by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Johns Hopkins ...
Oct 12, 2010 |
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Polaris releases all-electric ATV for hunters, military
Except for the sound of tires rolling on the ground, the latest generation of Polaris all-terrain vehicles moves almost silently across a snowy field. Powered by an electric battery instead of a gasoline engine, ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 12, 2010 |
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ATV and motocross sports -- high velocity toys merit caution
Over the years, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motocross motorcycles have gained popularity and marketed as toys to consumers. These high-velocity machines can weigh between 300 and 600 pounds, and run on average between ...
Mar 10, 2010 |
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