Unique observations of Earth’s vegetation are coming down from the Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite. Scientists from the University of Arizona and Boston University are using these […]
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As part of its ongoing efforts to generate public awareness of the importance and influence of space research and development, the European Space Agency (ESA) is holding a competition within […]
NASA Advisory Council Findings from the International Space Station Management and Cost Evaluation (IMCE) Task Force
December 19, 2001 Dr. Daniel R. Mulville Acting Administrator National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington, DC 20546 Dear Dr. Mulville: The International Space Station Management and Cost Evaluation (IMCE) Task […]
NASA Advisory Council Releases Space Station Recommendations
The NASA Advisory Council (NAC) Wednesday sent a letter to Acting NASA Administrator Dr. Daniel R. Mulville with its recommendations for the management and future development of the International Space […]
Science’s Top Ten: nanoscale computing circuits named top scientific advance of 2001
Molecular-scale circuits that link together tiny transistors, wires, and switches to carry out basic computing operations were named this year’s top scientific achievement by the journal Science and its publisher, […]
CSIRO-TRW alliance explores speedy semiconductors
CSIRO and U.S. telecommunications giant TRW have formed a strategic alliance to develop high-performance gallium arsenide and indium phosphide components for radio astronomy, advanced millimetre-wave sensors and telecommunications systems. Velocium, […]
Focus on Foton
The ISS User Information Centre at ESA’s technical facility in Noordwijk (NL) has a new exhibit: a Foton science capsule. Marked by the fires of its 2,500-degree reentry — if […]
Space technology adds a sparkle
As the festive season gets underway wine drinkers on Earth are set to benefit from a technology under development to feed astronauts on missions to Mars. A company based near […]
European scientists invited to participate in MICROSCOPE
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the French space agency, CNES, solicit proposals from European scientists to participate in the MICROSCOPE mission. Responses to the Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for […]
NASA Extends Boeing Payload Ground Operations Contract
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Fla., has extended the period of performance of the Payload Ground Operations Contract (PGOC) held for the last 15 years by The Boeing Company at Kennedy […]