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NEWS

1.25.2010

Mystery of the Giant Ribbon, Solved?

Evidence is mounting that a strong magnetic field lurks just beyond the edge of the solar system. This could explain the recent discovery of a "giant ribbon" in space by NASA's IBEX spacecraft.

1.25.2010

Alien Planet Safari

NASA's next great observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, is designed to study stars and galaxies. Astronomers are beginning to realize, however, that Webb will make a great planet hunter too.

1.19.2010

Chandra Shows us the Best of the Beautiful

In its first decade of exploration, Chandra has expanded our view of the universe with its unrivaled ability to create high-resolution X-ray images of cosmic phenomena.

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The vision of the NSSTC is to become an exemplary national science and technology environment for the conduct and communication of cutting-edge space research, education, and development in support of NASA's mission to serve the national interest by implementing best business practices using multidisciplinary teams assembled from the university, government, and private sectors to perform that work, and by leveraging the content and conduct of NSSTC activities to enhance university and K-12 educational missions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FORGING THE FUTURE OF SPACE SCIENCE Free public events that will consist of lectures and panels by distinguished scientists and space officials on topics of both scientific and public interest, such as global climate change, the cosmic origins of life, scientific exploration of the Moon and Mars, and the scientific research needed to support human space flight.
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES(DLS)

WHAT IS THE DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES? The Distinguished Lecture Series consist of lectures by distinguished U.S. and international scientists and space officials about topics of both scientific and public interest, such as global climate change, the cosmic origins of life, planetary exploration and the scientific research needed to support human space flight. Who: Dr. Sandy MacDonald, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Laboratories and Cooperative Institutes for NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. Topic: “New Directions for NOAA’s Weather and Climate Research”
RECENT LECTURE \| DLS ARCHIVE

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