NASA to Host Live Web Programming to Accompany Spectacular Lunar Eclipse Late Monday/Early Tuesday
North America is in for a celestial treat late Monday and early Tuesday, Dec. 20-21, as the moon enters a full eclipse. The overnight event starts at 12:29 a.m., EST, which is 5:29 UTC. That’s when the Earth’s shadow begins to fall across the lunar...Environmental Researcher Appointed NASA Chief Scientist
Soon, NASA will have its first chief science officer in five years. Waleed Abdalati, director of the University of Colorado’s Earth Science and Observation Center, will take the NASA post, effective Jan. 3. Abdalati, a 10-year NASA veteran will serve as a top...Arsenic-laced Bacteria Sheds New Light on Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Scientists have identified a surprising form of bacteria that incorporates toxic arsenic rather than traditional phosphorus into the backbone of its DNA, the microscopic genetic material found in the nucleus of cells. The surprising finding re-defines under what...Congressional Think Tank Questions Wisdom of Interagency collaborations on Space, Earth Science Projects
Traditional collaborations between U. S. federal agencies on space and Earth science projects can lead to increased rather than lower costs, the National Research Council concludes in a new report. The Congressionally-chartered think tank urged the White House and...Students Quiz Space Station Astronauts
Three U. S. members of the International Space Station crew raved about the beauty of the Earth and discussed the risks associated with their work on Tuesday, as they fielded questions about life aboard the orbiting laboratory from students who attend two Washington...IAA Urges Wider International Cooperation in the Exploration of Space
The human exploration of Mars figures prominently in a new declaration from 30 nations supporting global cooperation in the future exploration and uses of space, under the banner of the half-century old International Academy of Astronautics. At a Washington summit on...Radar Mosaics Provide Unique Views of Earth
For the last 15 years, Canada’s RADARSAT-1 has observed the Earth from space. RADARSAT-1 is a sophisticated Earth observation satellite developed by Canada to monitor environmental changes and the planet’s natural resources. Launched in November 1995, RADARSAT-1...Our Planet – Art Work Captured by Satellites
Earth never looked so good! Thanks to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a space-based look back on our piece of celestial real estate offers an art-filled eye-full. The USGS has unveiled “Earth as Art3” – a collection of the latest set of NASA Landsat satellite...Neil Armstrong Medal Goes to “Hero of the Hudson”
Two American aerospace heroes are to meet at week’s end at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The first human to step onto the Moon, Neil Armstrong, will present the Neil Armstrong Medal of Excellence to Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, captain of the US...Space Talk
#Taiwan has been invited for the first time to submit suggestions on possible solutions for #NASA's lunar exploration program, which the head of Taiwan's space agency hopes will help the country gain a foothold in the emerging global "lunar economy."
Taiwan eyes role in NASA moon program after receiving proposal request - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan has been invited for the first time to submit suggestions on possible solutions for NASA's lunar exploration ...
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