Universe Today - November 1, 1999 |
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the U N I V E R S E T O D A Y Space Exploration News From Around the Internet, Updated Every Weekday. November 1st, 1999 - Issue #118 http://www.universetoday.com info@universetoday.com To unsubscribe from this newsletter, just reply with only the subject line "UNSUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER". An HTML version of this Newsletter is available at: http://www.universetoday.com/html/misc/today.html ************************************** Astronomy Deep Sky Guide makes observing easier The Astronomy Deep Sky Guide is created by Ron Muir and is a great tool for astronomers of all levels. It offers observing lists that are suited for backyard observing, near city and very dark sky sites. It is updated monthly and can be printed out so you have a prepared guide for your next observing session. This webpage is written by a active amateur astronomer and amateur telescope builder. The site includes a page on his award-winning 20" computer driven scope. http://www.star-telegram.com/homes/rmuir ************************************** -- UNIVERSE TODAY STORY SUMMARY -- * Atlantis Damaged During Launch Preparations * Polar Lander Makes Successful Course Correction * Arianespace Signs Contract to Launch Australian Satellite * Upcoming Space Shuttle Launch Schedule Revised ATLANTIS DAMAGED DURING LAUNCH PREPARATIONS ------------------------ While testing the space shuttle Atlantis' wing flaps, technicians heard a "crunch" noise. It turns out small doors hadn't been released before the flaps were tested, which caused damage to the push rods on the flaps. All the damaged parts will need to be replaced before launch, but NASA believes the repairs won't cause a delay for launch in March. http://cnn.com/TECH/space/9910/29/us.spaceshuttle.ap/index.html http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/102999/shuttle.sml http://www.msnbc.com/news/329240.asp http://www.flatoday.com/space/explore/stories/1999b/103099d.htm POLAR LANDER MAKES SUCCESSFUL COURSE CORRECTION ------------------------ In preparation for its upcoming December landing, the Mars Polar Lander made a small, well-planned course correction. This is the fourth correction the spacecraft has made since launch, and it will make one final maneuver before landing on December 3rd somewhere near the planet's south pole. http://www.astronomynow.com/breaking/9910/30mpl/index.html http://cnn.com/TECH/space/9910/30/mars.lander/index.html http://www.msnbc.com/news/304520.asp http://www.flatoday.com/space/explore/stories/1999b/103199a.htm http://www.spaceviews.com/1999/10/30a.html" ARIANESPACE SIGNS CONTRACT TO LAUNCH AUSTRALIAN SATELLITE ------------------------ Officials at Arianespace announced they have signed a contract to launch the Australian Optus C1 multi-purpose telecommunications satellite. With this contract, Arianespace now has 44 launches in the queue. http://cnn.com/TECH/space/9910/29/space.ariane.australia.reut/index.html UPCOMING SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCH SCHEDULE REVISED ------------------------ For a variety of reasons, NASA has decided to reschedule several upcoming space shuttle launches: a mission to the space station, originally planned for December, has been pushed back to March; Discovery's upcoming launch was delayed at least a day to make minor repairs; and Atlantis will be pushed back no earlier than March 16th http://www.spaceviews.com/1999/10/31b.html To unsubscribe from this newsletter, just reply with only the subject line "UNSUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER". All contents copyright (c) 1999 Universe Today |