Friday, November 20, 2009

International Astronautical Federation (IAF) | Space News - November 20, 2009


Mexico Considering Space Agency
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said on Wednesday that the nation is considering creating a space agency to boost the development of astronomy and space science.
http://www.skynightly.com/reports/Mexico_Considering_Space_Agenc

Russia Could Delay Maiden Launch Of Angara Rocket
The maiden launch of Russia’s new Angara carrier rocket could be postponed for at least one year due to shortage of funds from the Defense Ministry, the top Russian space official said Wednesday.
http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Russia_Could_Delay_Maiden_La

SMOS satellite instrument comes alive
The MIRAS instrument on ESA’s SMOS satellite, launched earlier this month, has been switched on and is operating normally. MIRAS will map soil moisture and ocean salinity to improve our understanding of the role these two key variables play in regulating Earth’s water cycle.
http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMQRJOC02G_index_0.html

First Extended Stay in Space by a Japanese Astronaut
http://www.jaxa.jp/article/special/expedition/index_e.html

Australian space science ’making gains’
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/australian-space-s

NASA tries again to free stuck Mars rover
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34044759/ns/technology_and_science-s

Water found in lunar impact likely came from comets
http://feeds.newscientist.com/c/749/f/10898/s/7408c9e/l/0L0Snews

Cassini: The View From The Center Of Our Solar System
http://www.redorbit.com/news/space/1789446/cassini_the_view_from

SOFIA Seeks Secrets Of Planetary Birth
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/SOFIA_Seeks_Secrets_Of_Planeta

Atlantis pair replace antenna in first space walk
http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Atlantis_pair_replace_antenn

Satellite-Based Earth Observation Market Entering Phase of Impressive Growth
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spaceref/jext/~3/0oOTeOFt5H8/view