The three-foot by five-foot quilt is composed of 21 individual panels created by the students following the Feb. 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia accident. Students from Robert Dolin’s class will […]
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UA and NOAO Join NASA-funded Search for Life on Other Planets
The University of Arizona and National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) will bring top scientists and world-class telescope facilities to the NASA-funded search for life on other planets, strengthening the “astro” […]
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SETI Institute Selected as NASA Astrobiology Lead Team
Mountain View, CA – The SETI Institute, a leader in the detection of life’s bio-signatures, received a special recognition of its work this week from the National Aeronautics and Space […]
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NASA Workforce Bill Clears House Space Subcommittee
Boehlert Legislation Would Address “Brain Drain” at Space Agency WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Science Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics today approved by voice vote Committee Chairman Sherwood Boehlert’s (R-NY) […]
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Northrop Grumman Provides Navigation Systems For Spacecraft and NASA Mars Exploration Rovers
NASA will depend once again on key navigational aids produced by Northrop Grumman Corporation when it launches its Mars Exploration Rovers and spacecraft planned for later this month. The mission […]
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Ranking Democrat Gordon Opposes Passage of NASA Workforce Bill
Earlier today, the Science Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics passed by voice vote H.R. 1085, a bill designed to provide NASA with management flexibility over its work force. Bart Gordon […]
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Latina Scientist Keeps an Eye on Smallest Inhabitants of Space
When microbiologist Monserrate (Monsi) Roman came to the United States from Puerto Rico, she never dreamed she’d be a scientist working to ensure safe water and air for the crew […]
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IFPTE Endorses NASA HR Legislation: After Months of Negotiations, Union Signs Off on Boehlert Proposal
After months of negotiations with Congressional lawmakers, the International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers issued a letter of endorsement today for a bill to be considered tomorrow by the […]
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NASA Awards Study Contract Related to MDA-Built Robot
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. announced today that the company’s U.S. Information Systems subsidiary, Dynacs Inc., has been awarded a contract by NASA’s Johnson Space Center to develop concepts for […]
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New NASA Astrobiology Lead Team at the University of Hawaii Receives $5 Million Grant
NASA today announced its selection of Astrobiology Institute Lead Teams. Included among the six new selections is the University of Hawaii, with a team lead by Institute for Astronomy researcher […]
