Ground-based astronomy research conducted by the National Science Foundation should not be assumed by NASA, says a new National Academies report. The report comes in response to a White House […]
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House Science Committee – Subcommittee on Research Hearing – NSF’s Major Research Facilities: Planning and Management Issues
WHEN: 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. WHERE: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building (WEBCAST) WITNESS LIST: The Honorable Rita Colwell, Director of the National Science Foundation Dr. Anita Jones, Vice Chair […]
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Drilling into the Future – A drill that penetrates granite using only the power of a flashlight battery
Imagine a drill that penetrates granite using only the power of a flashlight battery. Then imagine sending that energy-efficient drill to another planet to explore beneath the surface. Or, perhaps, […]
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Help Stamp Out Boring Space Acronyms
Are you confused by the impossible-to-pronounce acronyms sometimes used to identify space missions? You are not alone. To move away from cryptic acronyms, our nation’s space agency is asking your […]
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First Class of Space Shuttle Astronauts to be Inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame
Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell to Host Historic Celebration At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Nov. 9-10 On November 9 and 10, 2001, space fans will have the opportunity to […]
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AIP FYI #114: NRC Committee Recommends Separate NSF, NASA Astronomy Programs
“The National Science Foundation’s astronomy and astrophysics responsibilities should not be transferred to NASA,” an NRC committee recommended in a report issued today. Rather, the committee favors the establishment of […]
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Peering Into The Core Of A Globular Cluster
Astronomers have used NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to peer into the center of a dense swarm of stars called Omega Centauri. Located some 17,000 light-years from Earth, Omega Centauri is […]
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Lockheed Martin-led National Team passes major design milestone for next generation military communications satellite program
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency (Advanced EHF) National Team of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, TRW Space & Electronics and Boeing Satellite Systems has successfully completed the system Preliminary Design Review […]
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‘Starship’ to land in Missouri; NASA exhibit to visit 5 cities to spotlight Missouri’s future in the U.S. space program
Attention: Early Morning Producer Thursday, Sept. 6 6-9 a.m. EDT 10-minute windows-with B-roll ‘Starship’ to land in Missouri; NASA exhibit to visit 5 cities to spotlight Missouri’s future in the […]
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Boeing to Build New Satellite for PanAmSat, JSAT Joint Venture
PanAmSat Corporation and Japan’s JSAT Corporation have selected Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) to build a new spacecraft in support of the two companies’ recent joint venture, Horizons, as well as […]
