ISS-RapidScat delivers valuable measurements for weather models, storm tracking, and forecasting. What happens when a key instrument on a billion-dollar satellite ceases to function? When it can take decades to plan the launch for a replacement satellite, one might want to build an instrument on the fly – out of spare parts – and hitch a ride as secondary payload … Read More
The International Space Station Beams Benefits to Earth
The International Space Station houses astronauts from around the world — and the potential to change life on Earth. With new missions launching this year, the station plans to add two new Earth observing instruments that will provide valuable insights about our planet.
Growing Algae in Space could be like Recycling on Earth
In the next 12 months, the Melissa project will test key pieces of a unique recycling system. Spirulina algae could solve the problem of oxygen, water, and food for astronauts aboard The International Space Station.
NASA Kicks Off Its 2014 Earth Campaign
NASA has a big year planned for 2014, with January representing the kickoff of the 2014 ÛÏEarth Right NowÛ campaign, which involves the launch of five missions to further Earth observation.