‘Fly-bys’, or ‘gravity assist’ manoeuvres, are now a standard part of spaceflight and are used by…
Month: October 2003
WARMING OF ARCTIC MAY AFFECT WORLDWIDE CLIMATE
Recently observed change in Arctic temperatures and sea ice cover may be a harbinger of global…
Nuna II breaks all records in the World Solar Challenge!
The Dutch solar car Nuna II, using ESA space technology, finished first in the World Solar…
THE PERFECT SPACE STORM
In scientific circles where solar flares, magnetic storms and other unique solar events are discussed, the…
AIR AND SPACE HISTORIANS TO PRESENT SYMPOSIUM
On Nov. 5, 2003, some of the country’s most distinguished aerospace historians will gather at the…
Space technology keeps Nuna II ahead of the pack
The Nuon Solar Team look set to beat their own world record for driving a sun-powered…
Integral discovers hidden black holes
Integral, ESA’s powerful gamma-ray space telescope, has discovered what seems to be a new class of…
ESA astronaut flies Cervantes mission to ISS
The Cervantes mission, with European Space Agency astronaut Pedro Duque, and the ISS Expedition 8 crew…
TWO-HAM ISS CREW SET TO HEAD INTO SPACE
The International Space Station (ISS) crew is getting ready to have company and to head back…
SPACE STATION CREW READY FOR SATURDAY LAUNCH
The next crew for the International Space Station is making last-minute preparations for launch to the…