Editor’s note: Have a look at these images from Genesis II.
1st moon orbiter likely to be invisible to amateur astronomers, China Daily
Countdown to another leap upward, China Daily
Official: Chang’e launch time confirmed, Shanghai Daily
“China will launch its first lunar orbiter at 6:05pm tomorrow from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, officials confirmed at a news conference this morning.”
Editor’s note: Looks like I will be on CNN Asia on Wednesday evening round 7:30 pm EST to discuss this launch.
China’s Long March to the Moon, WSJ
“Tomorrow evening, the China National Space Administration is scheduled to fire a “Long March” rocket from a launch site in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
An Arduous, Risky Mission, editorial, NY Times
“After vigorous debate at an all-day review, however, NASA’s top managers concluded that the risk was acceptable.
Google guys get grand garage, Mountain View Voice
“In July, the company signed a two-year contract with NASA allowing its owners to use the coveted Moffett airstrip whenever they liked, along with the hangar space, in exchange for $2.6 million and the right to place scientific instruments on the planes.
Dr. Mary Cleave Appointed to Board of Directors of Sigma Space Corp.
“Sigma Space Corp. announced the appointment of Dr. Mary Cleave to its Board of Directors, effective October 1st, 2007.
Challenger Center names NASA Veteran Educator, Director of Educational Programs
“The Challenger Center for Space Science is pleased announce that Rita Karl has been named Director of Educational Programs.
NASA Sits on Air Safety Survey, AP
“A senior NASA official, associate administrator Thomas S.
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