John Glenn Continues to Support Robust USA Space Program 50 Years after Historic Flight
On February 20, 5 decades after astronaut John Glenn (TR) became the 1st American to orbit Earth aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft, 2 events will commemorate his epic achievement. On Feb 20-21, space industry leaders will converge at ‘NASA Future Forum 2012’ to discuss the future role of NASA in further advancing innovation, technology, science, engineering, education and the economy. Key speakers will include former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (BL) and Ohio State President Gordon Gee. On Feb 20, Ohio State University will hold a celebration to honor John Glenn and his legacy of leadership, citizenship, and public service in Columbus. The celebration will also feature a keynote speech by NASA astronaut Mark Kelly (BL), Cmdr of the final Space Shuttle Endeavour mission. Since Glenn’s historic flight, USA has put astronauts on the Moon, built a working laboratory in space and advanced new industries that continue to provide the nation and world with life-enhancing innovations. As one of our Nation’s most notable and senior space advocates, Glenn believes that space exploration “is not just to send people out there…it’s also to do basic research out there to benefit the people right here on Earth.” (Image Credit: NASA, osu.edu, realclearscience.com)
16th ISU International Symposium on Space Sustainability in Strasbourg
This International Symposium on “Sustainability of Space Activities: International Issues and Potential Solutions” will be hosted by the International Space University on February 21-23 in Strasbourg, France. Six half-day plenary sessions will cover themes such as Cooperative Approaches to Improved Space Sustainability, Space Debris, Space Weather and Other Threats To Space Activities. The format is intended to conceive innovative solutions by addressing all aspects of the topic, creating ample time for discussion and fostering constructive dialogue across industry / community sectors. Program Committee Chair and ISU President, Walter Peeters (BC), will open the event and its first session on Tuesday morning. The past several symposia have attracted close to 200 participants from agencies, industry and academia in around 30 different counties. With a strong focus on international co-operation the scope of the program is in line with the main objective of the UN COPOUS Working Group: “To examine and propose measures to ensure the safe and sustainable use of outer space for peaceful purposes.” (Image Credit: ISU)
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Weekly Planet Watch – Morning Planets: Saturn (S) / Evening Planets: Venus (SW), Mars (E), Jupiter (SW).
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Feb 20 — International Space Station, LEO: E-30 crew members continue with onboard maintenance and science activities as well as preparations for upcoming tests to check the onboard cameras of Robonaut 2.
Feb 20 — Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Lunar Orbit: NASA LRO functioning nominally in its 50±15 km near-circular orbit as it makes digital elevation and surface maps that will be a fundamental reference for future human exploration.
Feb 20 — ESA Mars Express, Red Planet: Scientists continue to study 2 years worth of data from MARSIS radar aboard Mars Express spacecraft which indicate strong evidence that 2 oceans existed on the Red Planet.
Feb 20 — 50th Friendship 7 Observation,Nationwide USA / Global: Commemoration of John Glenn, 1st American in Space makes historic orbital flight aboard Friendship 7.
Feb 20 — Ohio State University, Columbus OH: ‘50th Anniversary of Friendship 7,’ event to feature NASA astronauts John Glenn and Mark Kelly.
Feb 12 — The GLOBE Program, The National Optical Astronomy Observatory, Global: ‘GLOBE at Night: Less of Our Light, More Star Light,’ event to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen-scientists to measure their night sky brightness and submit their observations to a website from a computer or smart phone; through Feb 21.
Feb 22 — Cornerstone Research Group Inc (CRG), NASA, Dayton OH: Chief Technologist Mason Peck to visit CRG at 14:00 EST to advance government initiatives with small business and help create jobs of the future through investment in science and technology.
Feb 25 — Zero Gravity Corporation, Las Vegas NV: ‘Zero-G Flight Experience,’ a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience weightlessness onboard a specially modified Boeing 727.
Includes ~150 meetings covering the fields of COSPAR Scientific Commissions / Panels / Task Groups, such as SC B: The Earth-Moon System, Planets, and...
At the Palais des Nations and online. Outer space is entering a renewed phase of strategic importance, defined by rapid innovation, growing competition and deepening...
This international lunar science meeting has two objectives: to provide a platform for leading experts to review recent advances across lunar research, from the...
At CSIR International Convention Centre. Key topics are Earth Observation, Developing Space Tourism, Space Supply Manufacturing. Cultural tours are offered.
(No earlier than 10 Aug) Japan to launch the MICHIBIKI No. 7 | Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-7) navigation satellite. Launch window remains open through...
Participants will receive theoretical and hands-on training in electron imaging and X-ray spectroscopy for application to planetary samples. This training opportunity is targeted at...
"Leading Australia’s Space Future for Our Strategic Advantage". Southern Space 2026 brings together decision-makers who set the direction for Australia’s space sector. It is...
The second test launch of LandSpace's ZQ-3 rocket with undisclosed test payloads. Zhuque-3 first stage booster will attempt to land on its downrange landing...
A total solar eclipse with a magnitude of 1.0386 (greatest eclipse 17:47:06 UTC) will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic...
Includes presentation of the Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence, activities for the new class of Astronaut Scholars, 2-day Technical Conference where Scholars present their...
During U.S. spacewalk 97, two astronauts will replace a Space-to-Ground antenna on the orbital complex. The antenna is a critical communication system NASA uses...
Key themes include: Characterizing exoplanet-host solar-like stars; Star-planet interactions; Planet populations around solar-like stars. At University of Liège.
On February 20, 5 decades after astronaut John Glenn (TR) became the 1st American to orbit Earth aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft, 2 events will commemorate his epic achievement. On Feb 20-21, space industry leaders will converge at ‘NASA Future Forum 2012’ to discuss the future role of NASA in further advancing innovation, technology, science, engineering, education and the economy. Key speakers will include former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (BL) and Ohio State President Gordon Gee. On Feb 20, Ohio State University will hold a celebration to honor John Glenn and his legacy of leadership, citizenship, and public service in Columbus. The celebration will also feature a keynote speech by NASA astronaut Mark Kelly (BL), Cmdr of the final Space Shuttle Endeavour mission. Since Glenn’s historic flight, USA has put astronauts on the Moon, built a working laboratory in space and advanced new industries that continue to provide the nation and world with life-enhancing innovations. As one of our Nation’s most notable and senior space advocates, Glenn believes that space exploration “is not just to send people out there…it’s also to do basic research out there to benefit the people right here on Earth.” (Image Credit: NASA, osu.edu, realclearscience.com)
This International Symposium on “Sustainability of Space Activities: International Issues and Potential Solutions” will be hosted by the International Space University on February 21-23 in Strasbourg, France. Six half-day plenary sessions will cover themes such as Cooperative Approaches to Improved Space Sustainability, Space Debris, Space Weather and Other Threats To Space Activities. The format is intended to conceive innovative solutions by addressing all aspects of the topic, creating ample time for discussion and fostering constructive dialogue across industry / community sectors. Program Committee Chair and ISU President, Walter Peeters (BC), will open the event and its first session on Tuesday morning. The past several symposia have attracted close to 200 participants from agencies, industry and academia in around 30 different counties. With a strong focus on international co-operation the scope of the program is in line with the main objective of the UN COPOUS Working Group: “To examine and propose measures to ensure the safe and sustainable use of outer space for peaceful purposes.” (Image Credit: ISU)
= All times for terrestrial events in local time unless noted.
= All times for international terrestrial events in local time unless noted.
= All times for space events, and…
= All times for international space / astro events in Hawaii Standard Time unless noted. Add 10 hours to obtain UT (‘Universal Time;’ Greenwich, England).
Feb 20 — International Space Station, LEO: E-30 crew members continue with onboard maintenance and science activities as well as preparations for upcoming tests to check the onboard cameras of Robonaut 2.
Feb 20 — 50th Friendship 7 Observation, Nationwide USA / Global: Commemoration of John Glenn, 1st American in Space makes historic orbital flight aboard Friendship 7.
Feb 21-23 — International Space University, Strasbourg, France: ‘16th ISU International Symposium: Sustainability of Space Activities – International Issues and Potential Solutions.’
