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Solar Terrestrial Probes Program Solar Terrestrial Probes Program- NASA's STP program is a continuous sequence of flexible, cost-capped missions designed to systematically study the sun-Earth system. STP missions… The Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) Support Office The Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) Support Office- A format adopted by the astronomical community for data interchange and archival storage. The FITS Support Office is res… IMAGE Science Center IMAGE Science Center- The IMAGE satellite is the first spacecraft dedicated to imaging the Earth's magnetosphere, a region of space controlled by the Earth's magnetic field that c… Polar, Wind, and Geotail Polar, Wind, and Geotail- These missions are fundamental elements in our global approach to understanding the Sun-Earth connections system.The missions focus on understanding the … International Solar-Terrestrial Physics International Solar-Terrestrial Physics- This program combines resources and scientific communities on an international scale using a complement of several missions, along with co… COHOWeb COHOWeb- The Space Physics Data Facility (SPDF) at Goddard Space Flight Center provides access to heliospheric magnetic field, plasma and spacecraft position data for each of many… National Space Science Data Center National Space Science Data Center- Provides access to a wide variety of astrophysics, space physics, solar physics, lunar, and planetary data from NASA space flight missions, in … Research Facilities at NASA Glenn Research Center Research Facilities at NASA Glenn Research Center- Portal site for the major research facilities located at NASA Glenn Research Center. Glenn Research Center Glenn Research Center- Includes visitor center information, education programs, and job opportunities. Dryden Flight Research Facility Dryden Flight Research Facility- NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research and operations. Dryden Flight Research Center Dryden Flight Research Center- A brief description of the purpose of Dryden. Dryden Flight Research Center Dryden Flight Research Center- Located at Edwards, California, Dryden is NASA's primary installation for flight research. Projects at Dryden over the past 50 years have lead to ma… The Operations Scheduling Project at NASA Ames The Operations Scheduling Project at NASA Ames- Researches and investigates applications of automated and interactive planning and scheduling technology to NASA missions. NASA Simulation Laboratories NASA Simulation Laboratories- Provides a state of the art suite of Aircraft and ATC simulators. Ames Research Center Ames Research Center- NASA facility is charged with the mission of assisting with better life quality on earth, human exploration, space travel and the search for life on other pl… The Planetary Rings Node The Planetary Rings Node- Devoted to archiving and distributing scientific data sets relevant to planetary ring systems. A large fraction of our data sets are from the Voyager mis… Earth Observing System Earth Observing System- EOS consists of a science component and a data system supporting a coordinated series of polar-orbiting and low inclination satellites for long-term global… Astrobiology and Space Research Directorate Astrobiology and Space Research Directorate- Conducts research, develops products, and serves the space community in astrobiology and related areas of earth, space, and life scien… How Snakebots Will Work How Snakebots Will Work- Five photos and a movie describe a new type of robotic, interplanetary probe, called a snakebot, being developed by engineers at NASA's Ames Research Cent… NASA Vision Group NASA Vision Group- A team of scientists and engineers who conduct research on human vision and visual technology for NASA missions. NASA Intelligent Systems NASA Intelligent Systems- NASA's largest AI research division. Specializes in robotics, autonomous reasoning, machine learning, automatic programming, and novel human/machine inte… Numerical Aerospace Simulation (NAS) Numerical Aerospace Simulation (NAS)- Our mission is to develop, demonstrate, and deliver innovative, distributed heterogeneous computing capabilities to enable NASA projects and … Shepard, Alan Bartlett, Jr. Shepard, Alan Bartlett, Jr.- 1923-1998, American astronaut, b. East Derry, N.H., grad. Annapolis, 1944. He served on a destroyer during World War II and later had extensive experi… Jim Lovell - Wikipedia Jim Lovell - Wikipedia- Encyclopedia article on the commander of the Apollo 13 mission and the command module pilot of Apollo 8 detailing his biography. Acepilots Acepilots- John Glenn's experiences as a Marine Corps fighter pilot in WWII and Korea. Remembering Gene Cernan Remembering Gene Cernan- Articles from NASA relating to the late Eugene Cernan and the missions he was involved in. Gene Cernan Gene Cernan- Official site of the astronaut described as "the last man on the Moon" including a brief biography, details of missions, and photographs and videos. Buzz Aldrin -- The Official Web Site Buzz Aldrin -- The Official Web Site- A comprehensive site featuring his biography, the latest news, articles, media clips, his calendar of events and collectibles. Tom Akers Tom Akers- Gives personal background and hobbies. Includes education, special honors, pilot experience, NASA assignments. Was a part of a team that where first to exchange astrona… Wikipedia: Solar Sail Wikipedia: Solar Sail- Encyclopedia article. Solar Sails Solar Sails- Solar sails resource site including design information and links, with news and bibliography. How Solar Sails Work How Solar Sails Work- A detailed examination of solar sail technology, with a focus on the Cosmos-1 mission. Ranger Program Ranger Program- Mission descriptions, pictures, and links to detailed spacecraft and mission profiles. Zond Missions Zond Missions- Mission notes, pictures, and links to detailed spacecraft and mission profiles. Surveyor to the Moon Surveyor to the Moon- Information and data on the Lunar Landers (1966-1968) missions. Ranger Ranger- Information, images, and mission data on the Ranger series, was the first U.S. attempt to obtain close-up images of the Lunar surface. Soviet Missions to the Moon Soviet Missions to the Moon- Spacecraft and mission profile of the Luna and Zond projects, from the National Space Science Data Center. Luna Missions Luna Missions- Mission notes, pictures, and links to detailed spacecraft and mission profiles. Surveyor Program Surveyor Program- Mission descriptions, pictures, and links to detailed spacecraft and mission profiles. Zond 2 Zond 2- Spacecraft and mission profile from the National Space Science Data Center. Mars Observer Mars Observer- Spacecraft and mission profile from the National Space Science Data Center. Zond 3 Zond 3- Spacecraft and mission profile from the National Space Science Data Center. Mars 96 Orbiter Mars 96 Orbiter- Spacecraft and mission profile from the National Space Science Data Center. Deep Space 2 Deep Space 2- Spacecraft and mission profile from the National Space Science Data Center. Chronology of Mars Exploration Chronology of Mars Exploration- Overviews of every mission to Mars since 1960, including planned future missions. On Mars: Exploration of the Red Planet 1958-1978 On Mars: Exploration of the Red Planet 1958-1978- A NASA history book on the Viking and Mariner missions. Discusses the motives for these programs and the evolution of hardware. I… Mars 96 Mars 96- Overview of the Russian mission launched in 1996 that failed to reach earth orbit. Mars Exploration Mars Exploration- Information on the Red Planet and links to the homepages of NASA's Mars exploration projects. Vanguard: A History Vanguard: A History- Story of the Vanguard satellite program. Discusses the planning, setbacks, successes, and launchings, and includes effects of individual and mass psychology. TIMED TIMED- Extensive press kit for NASA's planned two-year TIMED (Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics) mission, aimed at studying the Mesosphere and Lower Therm…