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Tracking a Changing Planet: The National Academies Releases its Decadal Survey on Earth Observations from Space
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released the decadal survey for Earth sciences and applications from space, an ambitious road map to guide investments in Earth observation programs over the next 10 years.
Book Review: Rise of the Rocket Girls
ÛÏRise of the Rocket GirlsÛ is a fascinating history of the women computers and engineers at NASA and their contributions to the agency despite historic gender discrimination.
Women of Tomorrow: European Space Agency Seeks to Set Girls on a Trajectory Toward Space
The European Space Agency and international press agency Sipa Press are creating a touring exhibition that showcases the stories and testimonies of women around the world who share a passion for space. Since 1963, 58 women have broken through the barrier of Earth’s atmosphere to explore the expanses of space. For each of these women and others working in the … 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.
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to CubeSats
CubeSats, once viewed with skepticism, are changing the way we think about space exploration and Earth observation.
New Sentinel Satellite Launch by the European Space Agency
The European Space Agency is launching Sentinel-1, the first of five satellite missions in the Copernicus program. The satellite’s advanced radar system will allow day and night data collections, and will expand the pool of Earth observation information available to policymakers and scientists.