WASHINGTON – Today, the House Science Committee publicly released its recommendations, or “Views and Estimates,” on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 budget. “As the House and Senate begin consideration of […]
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NASA/USGS Landsat 5: The ‘workhorse’ satellite celebrates 20 years
March 1, 2004, marks the 20th anniversary of operations of the NASA/USGS ‘workhorse’ satellite, Landsat 5. Landsat 5, launched on March 1, 1984, continues to provide important observations of the […]
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Pilot-test NASA’s New “Smart Skies” Math/Science Materials (Grades 5-8)
You’re invited to apply to participate in a nationwide pilot-test of the “Smart Skies” standards-based math and science curriculum supplements developed by NASA/Ames for grades 5-8. Your students will take […]
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NASA Supports New IMAX 3-D Film Project with Tom Hanks and Lockheed Martin
The IMAX Corporation today, in association with Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks, and aerospace technology leader Lockheed Martin Corporation, announced a new IMAX 3-D space film, which will take moviegoers […]
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NASA Fills Key Space Flight Positions
Two veteran astronauts have been named to key space flight posts at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston. Robert Cabana (Colonel, USMC, Ret.), who has flown on four Space […]
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NASA Awards Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Contract
NASA has awarded a contract to DynCorp Technical Services LLC, a Computer Sciences Corporation Company, of Fort Worth, Texas to provide maintenance and modification services for part of NASA’s aircraft […]
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Rep. Mark Udall Intorduces Resolution to Save Hubble Space Telescope
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Mark Udall (D-CO) today introduced a House resolution urging that an independent panel review NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe’s decision not to extend the life of the […]
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Jim Banke named Director of Communications at Space Foundation
Colorado Springs, Colo. The Space Foundation today named veteran space journalist Jim Banke director of communications. Banke brings 20 years of award-winning space journalism experience and a vast knowledge of […]
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House Science Committee Chair Boehlert Praises Mars Rover Discovery
Meets with leader on Rover Program, Cornell University’s Dr. Stephen Squyers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Science Committee Chairman Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) released the following statement regarding NASA’s announcement today that the […]
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SEAS Receives $300,000 Grant to Study Astronaut Safety
Researchers from the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and the Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) recently received a contract from the Board of Directors of the Space […]
