Contact: Janet Kerlin Janet_Kerlin@Brown.edu 401-863-1860 Brown University Brown geologist finds evidence supporting ancient ocean on Mars In an article to be published in Science magazine Dec. 10, Brown University planetary […]
Team led by MSU biologist finds bacteria deep in Antarctic ice
Contact: Annette Trinity-Stevens annettet@montana.edu 406-994-5607 Montana State University Team led by MSU biologist finds bacteria deep in Antarctic ice BOZEMAN, MT–A team led by Montana State University biologist John Priscu […]
Evidence of Bacterial Life Found in Deepest-Yet Antarctic Ice-Core
Contact: David Karl dkarl@soest.hawaii.edu 808-956-8964 University of Hawaii Evidence of Bacterial Life Found in Deepest-Yet Antarctic Ice-Core Analysis of an Antarctic ice core suggests that bacteria may live in a […]
Exposure to High Levels of Radiation May Pose Threat to Astronauts Constructing International Space Station
Date: Dec. 9, 1999 Contacts: Bob Ludwig, Media Relations Associate Megan O’Neill, Media Relations Assistant (202) 334-2138; e-mail <news@nas.edu> Exposure to High Levels of Radiation May Pose Threat to Astronauts […]
Bacteria May Thrive in Antarctic Lake – Holds Implications for Search for Life in the Solar System
National Science Foundation Washington, D.C. Media contact: Peter West, (703) 306-1070, pwest@nsf.gov Program contact: Polly Penhale, (703) 306-1033, ppenhale@nsf.gov Embargoed until 2 P.M. EST, December 9, 1999 NSF PR 99-72 […]
Defense Meteorological Satellite Planned for Launch on December 12
NOAA Contact: Pat Viets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/9/99 NOAA 99-082 DEFENSE METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE PLANNED FOR LAUNCH DECEMBER 12 A new Department of Defense meteorological satellite, to be launched by the […]
ISS Status Report #99-48
2 p.m. CST, Thursday, December 9, 1999 Mission Control Center, Houston, Texas The International Space Station’s first two components are in good shape with only minor issues facing the flight […]
NASA Daily News Summary – Media Advisory m99-253
NASA Daily News Summary For Release: Dec. 8, 1999 Media Advisory m99-253 SUMMARY: No News Releases Today. Video File for Dec. 8, 1999 NOTE: ALL TIMES EASTERN ITEM 1 – […]
Space Shuttle Status Report (4 p.m. EST) december 8, 1999
MISSION: STS-103 – 3rd Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission VEHICLE: Discovery/OV-103 LOCATION: Pad 39B TARGET KSC LAUNCH DATE/TIME: December 11 at 11:42 p.m. EST (under review) TARGET LANDING DATE/TIME: December […]
Instruments selected for mission to provide first stereo views of solar eruptions
Susan M. Hendrix Goddard Space Flight Center Dec. 8, 1999 Office of Public Affairs Greenbelt, MD Susan.M.Hendrix.1@gsfc.nasa.gov (Phone: 301-286-7745) RELEASE NO: 99-131 INSTRUMENTS SELECTED FOR MISSION TO PROVIDE FIRST STEREO […]