BOULDER — The launch of a new research satellite December 7 is expected to provide scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and other institutions with an unprecedented […]
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Of all the places to land on Mars, where in the world should twin rovers go? This question has been on the front burner of discussion with Mars scientists who […]
Deep Space 1 says farewell
Deep Space 1, JPL’s successful mission to test 12 advanced technologies in deep space to lower the cost and risk to future science-driven missions that use them for the first […]
Iridium Satellite Predicts Constellation Life Span to Extend Through Mid-2010; External Study Supports Prediction
ARLINGTON, Va. — Iridium Satellite LLC announced today that it predicts its constellation of satellites will retain mission functionality into the next decade, based on internal analyses of satellite and […]
Rutgers helping Finns explore arctic microbes
A Finnish consortium aided by Rutgers has launched an $800,000, three-year project to mine the diverse, sturdy bacterial strains found in Finland’s arctic region. Microbiologists suspect arctic Finland, a cold […]
AIA Calls for Structural Changes to Invigorate U.S. Aerospace Industry
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO John W. Douglass said converging forces in global politics and national security will make 2002 a pivotal year for aerospace. He called for […]
Annual publication spotlights NASA technologies that improve quality of life
New technologies developed at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., are featured in the latest edition of “Spinoff” – an annual publication highlighting the successes of NASA’s commercial […]
Pioneers in Space Tourism Team Up to Offer Orbital Flights & Other Space Adventures
Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Sarasota FL December 10, 2001 – Incredible Adventures, Inc., the Florida company best known for introducing the world to high-performance jet fighter holidays, and MirCorp, the Netherlands-based […]
AMSAT December President’s Letter: 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic radio communication by Marconi
Wednesday, December 12, 2001 is a very special day for AMSAT members and for anyone with an interest in radio communications. Wednesday marks the 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic […]
Satellite Data Help Researchers Track Carbon in Northern Hemisphere Forests
How much carbon is being “absorbed” by forests in the Northern Hemisphere? NASA-funded Earth Science researchers, using high-resolution maps of carbon storage derived from NASA-developed satellite data sets, suggest that […]