Wright Brothers Museum I had a wonderful day visiting the museum in August of 2002. It was so inspiring to stand on the actual spot where the Wright brothers flew for the first time on December 17, 1903.

Imagery Satellites


Astronaut Photography of Earth  NASA web site featuring a collection of photos taken by astronauts on board Manned Spaceflights. Images have been collected by NASA since the 1960's with the Mercury missions. This web site can be hard to access occasionally as it is a very popular web site. The collection includes the following categories: Earth From Space Collection, Cities Collection, Find Mt. Everest, Where in the World Quiz, Screensavers and wallpaper, Weekly Top 10(most popular images of the week), and Earth Observatory. Web site provides a clickable Map search, Mission Roll Frame search, or a Technical search, and links to related web sites.
Astronomy Picture of the Day  Web site that each day features a new image or photograph of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Also provides a glossary, archive, and a collection of related links. Breathtaking images.
Hubble Heritage Project  Web site from the HST public archive. New image is added monthly. View some of the favorite images from the HST. Also literature, poetry and articles, visual art, 3D images, Hubble Quilt, Astronomy resources, FAQ's, and related web site links.
IMAGE Science Center  Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration. The IMAGE observatory is a spin-stabilized spacecraft that was launched on 3/25/2000, onboard a Boeing Delta II Launch vehicle. The IMAGE mission is dedicated to imaging the Earth's magnetosphere (region surrounding a planet where the planet's magnetic field dominates). The satellite has an array of instruments on board to conduct this research. This large web site features many of the amazing images captured by the various instruments on the satellite. Details on the science and technology involved in the IMAGE project are available, along with educational links, Image data & publications, and numerous links to related web sites.
Malin Space Science Systems Malin Space Science Systems designs, develops, and operates instruments that fly on unmanned spacecraft. They designed the Mars Global Surveyor which replaced the Mars Observer spacecraft that was lost in 1993. The Malin web site provides a huge database of Mars images, and data from the MGS spacecraft. Other missions included the Mars Deep Space 2, Mars Polar Lander (MARDI), Mars Climate Orbiter (MARCI), Mars Observer Camera (MOC), Clementine (Lunar) imaging analysis, Magellan (Venus), and Comets And Asteroids. A wonderful web site to view the latest Mars images. They also offer a MOC target request service that allows a user to request images to be taken by the MOC satellite of a specific site on Mars. Numerous links to related information are available.
MODIS Image Gallery  Web site features images from the MODIS instrument onboard NASA's EOS Terra satellite. The MODIS gallery contains a large number of past satellite images of the Earth. Yearly archives of the images are available.
NASA Earth Observatory  Web site provides a collection of Earth imagery, featuring Atmosphere, Oceans, Land, Energy, and Life. Also a reference library and glossary, a News archive, and links to other missions, EOS, Landsat-7, QuickSCAT, and many other Earth imaging satellites.
Image eXchange NASA  The NASA Image eXchange web site features a collection of NASA images in a searchable database. This allows you to search for images in several categories; Aeronautics, Space, Solar System, the Apollo Program, Astrobiology, General (Historic), NASA centers, and New Images a rotating gallery.
National Optical Astronomy Observatory  Image gallery from the National Optical Astronomy Observatory. The gallery includes pictures taken with the facilities of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, and also pictures of the telescopes, instruments and history. View Astronomical Objects (666 images) as well as Other Categories, Additional NOAO images, and many links to related web sites.
National Space Sciences Data Center Photo Gallery  Web site that features a collection of NASA's most popular images. Galleries include Planetary objects, Astronomical objects, images from NASA missions of  Galileo, Hubble, and Voyager, Solar and Spacecraft images.
Space Imaging  Web site from Space Imaging Corporation. They use several satellites to obtain Earth images used by NASA , and many commercial industries. Satellites include, IKONOS , IRS 1-C and IRS 1-D. Their Image Gallery includes a feature image of the week, and a searchable archive of past images.
Space Imagery Center  Web site from the University of Arizona's Lunar & Planetary Laboratory. Categories include Impact craters, Lunar Cataclysm, The Moon, Lunar Meteorites, Arizona Meteorites, and a tutorial by David A. Kring on Impact Events and Their Effect on the Origin, Evolution, and Distribution of Life. Links to other image galleries and related web sites.
Space Imagery on the Web  Web site features movies and images from Manned Spaceflight, Satellite missions, Computer generated, and Earth based Instruments. This web site is provides a large index for numerous image links. Site includes other image related information and links to external web sites.

ESA European Space Agency 


BepiColombo Mission  This ESA mission to Mercury is currently in development. The mission is planned to take place some time in 2012. The mission will include two satellites and a Lander. The primary objective of the mission will be to study Mercury's Atmosphere, planet surface, and gravity fields. Web site includes lots of technical and mission information, images, and related links.
Cluster II  Cluster II is the replacement satellites to the original Cluster spacecraft which were destroyed at launch in 1996 on board an Ariane-5 rocket. The Cluster II was launched in July & August in 2000. The Cluster II satellites consists of a group of 4 satellites placed in an elliptical orbit. The mission objectives of Cluster II is to study the affect of the solar wind on Earth. This research will provide scientists with the first three-dimensional views of the Earth's magnetosphere. The web site provides a mission overview, science & technical information, an image gallery, FAQ's, and several links to related web sites.
ESA Homepage  ESA has 15 Member States, and is Europe's agency for space exploration and missions. The Agency’s projects are designed to find out more about the Earth, its immediate space environment, the solar system and the Universe. Site contains links to ESA missions, a multimedia gallery, media center, and links to related web sites.
ESA Human Spaceflight  ESA web site to explore their Manned Spaceflight operations and missions. You will find information and links to the European Astronaut program, ESA's role in the ISS, Research in Space, Education, and future projects and missions.
ESA Research & Development  Site provides information and links to ESA  Astrophysics Mission Division, Planetary Exploration, Solar Terrestrial Science, and Space Telescope Operations.
ESA Rosetta Mission  The Rosetta mission is scheduled for launch on 3/24/2004.The Rosetta spacecraft will have an orbiter and a Lander. It's primary objective is to rendezvous with Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, and land the Rosetta Lander on the Comet's surface. On its 10 year journey to the comet, the  spacecraft will pass by at least one asteroid. The goal is to study the origin of comets, the relationship between cometary and interstellar material and its implications with regard to the origin of the Solar System.
Herschel  The Herschel orbiting telescope spacecraft is currently being developed by ESA. It is scheduled for launch in 2007 with the Planck satellite on board an Ariane V launch vehicle. The mission objective is to observe and explore emerging galaxies, and stars. It was previously called FIRST (Far Infrared and Submillimeter Telescope) It will be the largest infrared telescope of it's kind with a 3.5 meter mirror, along with three additional instruments, (PACS), (SPIRE), & (HIFI).  The web site provides a mission overview, scientific & technical information, image gallery, a FAQ's, news and updates, several links to related web sites.
INTEGRAL  The ESA INTEGRAL (International Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory) spacecraft was launched on 10/17/2002 on board a Russian Proton Rocket. The INTEGRAL mission is to capture Gamma-Rays, X-Rays and visible light from black holes, neutron stars, active galactic nuclei and supernovae. Web site provides updates on the INTEGRAL satellite, image gallery, scientific & technical background, glossary, FAQ's, and numerous images and diagrams of the spacecraft and its' instruments. Several links to related web sites and additional resources are available.
LISA  The LISA ( Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission is being planned by ESA for launch in 2011. The mission will consist of 3 spacecraft that will be in orbit approximately 5 million km. apart and will create a Michelson interferometer. The goal of the LISA project will be to detect for the first time, the presence of gravitational waves in space-time that were predicted by Albert Einstein. In addition the spacecraft will detect, observe, and study massive black holes. The web site provides a background of the LISA mission, science & technology of LISA, news & updates, images, graphics, mission status, a glossary, and many links to related web sites and resources.
Mars Express Mission  The Mars Express Spacecraft was launched on 6/2/2003. Mars Express, represents ESA's first visit to another planet in the Solar System. Mars Express will help answer fundamental questions about the geology, atmosphere, surface environment, history of water and potential for life on Mars. The Spacecraft consists of an Orbiter and a Lander known as Beagle 2. Beagle 2 was released 12/25/2003, and is scheduled to land in a region of Mars named Isidis Planitia. The web site provides mission science & technology, information on current research relating to Mars, models of the spacecraft, current news & updates, and numerous links to related web sites.
PLANCK Mission  This ESA spacecraft is due for launch in 2007 on board an Ariane V launch vehicle with the Herschel satellite. The Planck mission is planned to map the structure of the Cosmic Microwave Background in unmatched detail, and provide near-all-sky maps of all the major sources of microwave emission. The Planck web site offers mission overview, scientific & technical mission information, images, updates, and numerous links to related web sites.
PROBA  PROBA (Project for On-Board Autonomy) Spacecraft was launched on 10/22/2001 as a piggyback payload on India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. The PROBA mission is to provide Earth observations and to demonstrate and use new hardware technologies and space environment instruments. The PROBA satellite is one of ESA's small spacecraft programs. Web site offers mission overview, updates, an image gallery, and links to related web sites.
Smart-1 Mission  Small Missions for Advanced Research and Technology. The Smart-1 launched on 9/27/2003, on board an Ariane-5 Launch vehicle. It's primary objective is to test solar electric propulsion, while performing scientific observations of the Moon. Among other investigations, it will investigate the origin of the Moon and search for ice in the craters at the Moon's south pole. This will be Europe's first mission to the Moon. The mission is expected to have a 2-2.5 year duration. The web site provides background information on the science & technology involved in the SMART-1 satellite, mission facts, detailed spacecraft  instrument diagrams, news, events, and publications, and many links to related web sites.  
Venus Express  Venus Express was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on 11/9/2005. Onboard a Soyuz-Fregat rocket. The goal of the mission is to  study the atmosphere, plasma environment, and the surface of Venus in great detail. The spacecraft is scheduled to reach Venus in April 2006. The web site contains complete mission information, science & technology, images, models, and links to related web sites.
XMM-Newton  The XMM-Newton (X-Ray Multiple Mirror) spacecraft was launched 12/10/1999 on board an Ariane-504 Launch vehicle. The science mission of the XMM-Newton satellite is to study X-Ray sources from black holes, and Gamma-Ray bursts. The XMM-Newton was the largest satellite launched in the history of the ESA. The web site provides a history of the XMM-Newton Spacecraft, science & technology of XMM-Newton, image gallery, FAQ's, glossary, numerous images & diagrams of the satellite, and several links to related web sites.

 

NASA Missions

ACE Mission  Advanced Composition Explorer. The ACE Spacecraft was launched on 8/25/1997. It's primary goal is to study the solar corona, the interplanetary medium, the local interstellar space and Galactic matter. ACE accomplishes this by the use of nine instruments on board the satellite. ACE can provide us with real time space weather information, and provide advance warnings of Geomagnetic Storms. ACE is providing us with a better understanding of the composition and evolution of our Universe.
AURA  Earth Observing System (EOS) Aura is a NASA mission to study the Earth's ozone, air quality and climate. The first and second missions, TERRA and AQUA, were designed to study the land, oceans, and the Earth's radiation budget. The AURA spacecraft was launched on a Delta II 7920 10-L rocket on 7/15/2004. EOS Aura is the third in a series of major Earth observing satellites to study the environment and climate change and is part of NASA's Earth Science Enterprise. The spacecraft has 4 instruments on board to conduct the science mission, HIRDLS (High Resolution Dynamics Limb Sounder), MLS (Microwave Limb Sounder), OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument), TES (Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer). The web site provides Mission & Science information, Images, News & Updates, Spacecraft, Instruments, and several links to related web sites.
Cassini-Huygens  The Cassini-Huygens Spacecraft mission to Saturn is a joint effort between NASA, ESA, and the Italian Space Agency. The spacecraft is both an orbiter and a probe. The satellite arrived in orbit at Saturn on 07/1/2004. The spacecraft was launched on 10/15/1997 on board a Titan IV-B/Centaur launch vehicle. The Cassinin-Huygens has two mission objectives; An orbiter will study Saturn and its moons for four years. On 12/25/2004 the Huygens Probe will be launched to descend into Titan's (Saturn's 15th and largest moon) atmosphere and land on the surface. The Cassini-Huygens web site encompasses several web pages. Included are a thorough description of the science & technology of the spacecraft, image gallery, latest updates, educational links (K-12), mission history, and numerous links to related web sites.
Chandra X-Ray Observatory  The Chandra X-Ray Observatory was launched on 7/23/1999. Chandra was named in honor of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. A Nobel prize winning scientist renowned for his theoretical studies of the physical processes important to the structure and evolution of stars  Chandra is the most advanced X-Ray Observatory currently in operation. It's primary mission is to study our Universe by detecting and imaging X-ray sources that are billions of light years away. Web site features a Chandra Image gallery, educational links and resources, the Chandra Mission, and an X-Ray Astronomy Tutorial to learn about X-Ray Astronomy and Chandra's technology. Site contains numerous links to related web sites for further reading and resources.
CHIPS Mission  CHIPSat Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer satellite. This spacecraft was launched on 1/12/2003. It's mission is to measure extreme ultraviolet emissions from the interstellar medium.  This will allow scientists to study diffuse plasma in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and understand the exchange of matter and energy among the stars and the interstellar medium. The web site offers detailed information on the science and technology of the CHIPS spacecraft, and related links.
CGRO  The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory was the second of NASA's Great Observatories. It was launched on 4/5/1991 from the space shuttle Atlantis (STS-37). The CGRO mission was to detect and observe Gamma rays emissions from pulsars, white dwarf stars, neutron stars, and black holes. Most gamma rays are blocked by the Earths atmosphere thus it is necessary to study these energetic particles from above the Earth. The CGRO had four instruments on board, BATSE, OSSE, COMPTEL, and EGRET. The CRGO mission ended on June 4 2000 when it reentered Earths atmosphere and landed in the Pacific Ocean.
Deep Impact  The Deep Impact mission is to form a deep crater in Comet Tempel 1, to assist scientists who want to find clues to the formation of the solar system. The Deep Impact objectives are: Observe how the crater forms, Measure the crater's depth and diameter, Measure the composition of the interior of the crater and its ejecta, and determine the changes in natural outgassing produced by the impact. Web site provides mission news and updates, science & technology of the mission, and numerous related links. The Deep Impact launch date is confirmed for January 12, 2005 on board a Boeing Delta II rocket. Also visit the The Small Telescope Science Program (STSP) a collaborative effort among advanced observers, amature astronomers, private observatories, and professional astronomers spread around the world to gather ground-based optical data on comet 9P/Tempel 1, the target of the Deep Impact Mission. The main objective of the program is to provide continuous monitoring of 9P to complement data acquired at large telescopes.
FAST  FAST (Fast Auroral SnapshoT) was launched on 8/21/1996 on board a Pegasus rocket. The FAST mission is to study the physics of space plasma and the accelerated particles that cause the aurora. The FAST satellite crosses Earth's Auroral zones 4 times on each orbit. It is during these passes that the FAST satellite obtains it data. The FAST web site offers an overview of the mission, science & technology of FAST, image gallery, publications, educational information and several links to related web sites.
FUSE Mission  FUSE (Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer) was launched on 6/24/1999. It's objective is to explore the Universe using the technique of high-resolution spectroscopy in the far-ultraviolet spectral region. This research will allow scientists to understand how galaxies evolve and to discover what the Universe was like when it was only a few minutes old. The FUSE web site is large and contains numerous pages and related links.
GALEX  The GALEX spacecraft is an Earth orbiting telescope that was launched on 4/28/2003 on board a Pegasus rocket. The mission of GALEX is to observe distant galaxies in ultraviolet light, and conduct an extra-galactic survey and an ultraviolet all sky survey. This research will help scientists understand the early formation of stars in galaxies. The GALEX web site provides an overview of the mission, science & technology of the GALEX satellite, news & updates, images, drawings, GALEX FAQ's, educational information, and many links to related web sites.
Galileo Project Home  The Galileo Spacecraft was launched 10/18/1989 from onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Galileo arrived at Jupiter in December of 1995. The primary mission for Galileo is study Jupiter's atmosphere, satellites and surrounding magnetosphere .Galileo had on board a descent probe that was released into the Jovian atmosphere shortly after Galileo's arrival at Jupiter. Galileo was the only orbiter close to Jupiter at the time of the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9. The Galileo mission will end when the spacecraft impacts Jupiter on September 21, 2003. Web site contains a large collection of links to relevant resources.
Gamma-Ray Satellites & Missions 1960-1990  Web site from the Laboratory at the High Energy Astrophysics at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. The web site provides a list of all Gamma-Ray Astronomy Satellites & missions. Includes satellites from 1960 the late 1990's. Text describing the satellites and missions as well as images of spacecrafts and links for further reading.
Genesis Mission  The Genesis spacecraft was launched an 8/8/2001. The mission of Genesis is to obtain a sample of Solar Wind material and return a sample to Earth. The Genesis sampler is scheduled for return to Earth in 2004. The Genesis web site contains numerous links to images, data, and solar wind topics for further reading.
GLAST  GLAST Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope is a NASA mission planned for launch in 2006. The GLAST spacecraft is currently being designed and built by Spectrum Astro and Lockheed-Martin. The GLAST satellite will carry on the detection and studies of Gamma ray emissions as the CRGO satellite had previously done in the 1990's. The GLAST web site offers mission details and the scientific background of GLAST, educational information about gamma rays, images, news & updates on the GLAST project, and several links to related web sites.
GRACE  The GRACE spacecraft is actually two satellites that will be flying in co-planar orbits. The satellites were launched in March 2002 on board a Russian built SS-19 rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Northern Russia. The mission of the GRACE spacecraft is to make precise measurements of Earth's surface, and study Earths fluctuating gravitational fields. Scientists hope to produce a precise model of the fluctuations in gravity over the Earth's surface with the GRACE instruments. This research will provide critical improvements in many scientific measurements that help our understanding of climate change. The GRACE web site details the science & technology behind the GRACE mission, images and diagrams of the satellite, image gallery, educational material, publications (fact sheets, posters,) launch vehicle, and links to many related web sites.
Gravity Probe B  The Gravity Probe B spacecraft was launched on 04/20/2004 on board a Delta-II rocket. The mission of GP-B is to test Einstein’s views on gravity, time, and space. The Gravity Probe B experiment comprises four gyroscopes and a telescope. The  gyroscopes will help measure how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth. The Gravity Probe B, will be placed in a polar orbit 400 miles above the Pacific Northwest for nearly two years. Stanford University is the developer of the mission science and instruments. The web site is very thorough providing mission details, science and technology, images, news updates, FAQ, and many links to related web sites and further reading.
HETE-2  The HETE-2 (High Energy Transient Explorer) spacecraft was launched on 10/9/2000 on board a Pegasus rocket. The HETE-2 is a replacement satellite for HETE-1 spacecraft which failed when the Pegasus third stage did not release the satellite. The mission of HETE-2 is to detect, observe, and determine the origins of Gamma-Ray bursts. Also it will conduct an X-Ray survey of the sky. The web site provides mission status & updates, archives of HETE-2 data, science & technology of HETE-2, images, drawings, photos, educational links and numerous links to related web sites for further reading.
HESSI Mission  HESSI  Reuvan Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager, also known as RHESSI was launched 2/5/2002 on a Pegasus rocket . The satellite was named in honor of  Reuven Ramaty, who pioneered the fields of solar-flare physics, gamma-ray astronomy and cosmic ray research.  HESSI's mission is to explore the basic physics of particle acceleration and explosive energy release in solar flares. Web site offers images, HESSI news, FAQ's, educational outreach, links to related web sites.
Hubble Space Telescope  HST was launched on 4/24/1990 on board the Space Shuttle Discovery. The HST is a joint mission between NASA and the ESA (European Space Agency) It's mission is to orbit above the Earth's distorting atmosphere which allows astronomers to make the very high resolution observations that are essential to our understanding of  planets, stars and galaxies. Currently HST's new and refurbished Instruments continue to perform very well. Web site contains News archives and updates, an image gallery, Discoveries, Science and Technology of HST, a Reference Desk, and numerous related links for resources and further information.
ISS International Space Station  Homepage from NASA for the ISS. The International Space Station is a  cooperative program between the United States, Russia, Canada, Japan and Europe, to establish a permanently habitated space station in a low Earth orbit. The first ISS module was deployed in November 1998 on board a Russian Zarya vehicle launched in to space by a Proton rocket. The web site contains the latest mission news and status reports, the science and technology of the ISS, links to current ISS research, history of the ISS, an image gallery of the ISS, an interactive visual guide, and a substantial assortment of ISS related links and resources.

Kepler Mission  The Kepler Mission is a NASA mission scheduled for launch sometime in 2008. The Kepler spacecraft is under development to search for Earth sized planets around stars beyond our solar system. The Kepler spacecraft will use a space borne photometer which will enable scientists to study the structure & diversity of other planetary systems in the habitable zone of our galaxy. The Kepler web site provides an overview of the mission, images & diagrams of the Kepler satellite, scientific goals, and numerous links to related web sites and resources.
Mars Exploration Rover Missions  NASA web site featuring the Mars Rover missions "Spirit", "Opportunity", & "Odyssey". Large web site that provides all the latest news, updates, science & technology, and image gallery. Special educational guides, interactive activities, coloring, build spacecraft models, Mars FAQ's for K-12 students & teachers. Links to the Athena student Intern program & Mars Exploration Student Data Team are available. Numerous links to related web sites.
Mars Global Surveyor  The Mars Global Surveyor was launched on 11/7/1996. This orbiter's prime mission was to map Mars with high resolution imaging equipment. Currently it continues to provide detailed information of the Martian surface, weather, storms, and polar cap changes. Web site contains a vast collection in an Image Gallery, Mission Science, Real time pages, Movies & Pictures, A Mission Overview, MGS ground tracks, a history of the MGS and many numerous links to related web sites and resources.
Mars Odyssey  The Mars Odyssey spacecraft was launched on 4/7/2001 and arrived at Mars on 10/24/2001. The mission will map the amount and distribution of chemical elements and minerals that make up the Martian surface. The Odyssey spacecraft carries three main instruments a GRS (Gamma Ray Spectrometer), THEMIS (Thermal Emission Imaging System), & MARIE (Mars Radiation Environment Experiment). The web site contains a Mission Overview, Science & Technology of Odyssey, Mission Timeline, News and updates, Educational links, and a Video Gallery and Image Gallery. Links are provided to related web sites.
Mars Opportunity  The Mars Opportunity spacecraft was successfully launched on 7/07/2003, after several technical and weather related delays. It landed on Mars on 01/24/2004. The Rover will spend about 90 days searching the Meridani Planum region of Mars for signs of past water. The web site provides Mission status and updates, information about the Science and Technology of Opportunity, and many links to related web sites.
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter  NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was launched onboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas 5 rocket on Aug. 12 2005. The mission of the Mars Orbiter is to search for evidence that water persisted on the surface of Mars for a long period of time, and to identify potential landing sites for future missions. Instruments on the orbiter include, are the shallow radar SHARAD, the CRISM spectrometer, the MARCI weather camera, the HiRISE high-resolution camera, the CTX context camera and the Mars Climate Sounder (MCS).
Mars Spirit  The Mars Spirit vehicle was launched on 6/10/2003. It landed on Mars 01/3/2004, 2 weeks prior to the arrival of Mars Opportunity. The Spirit is to land in an area of Gusev Crater. The Spirit Rover will roam around Gusev Crater region to look for signature traces of the water that planetary scientists are convinced once existed. The web site offers Mission status, updates, Science and Technology and numerous links to related resources.
MESSENGER  The MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) spacecraft mission to Mercury was launched on August 3, 2004, aboard a Boeing Delta II rocket. The MESSENGER science objective is to study the planet Mercury for one year during two flybys of the planet. When Mariner 10 visited Mercury in March 1974, only 45% of the planet was photographed by spacecraft. The Messenger spacecraft is scheduled for arrival at Mercury in March 2011. The web site provides mission science & technology, an educational tutorial discussing the planet Mercury, links & information for students and teachers, image gallery, science operations, MESSENGER webcam, a FAQ's, and a large index of links to related web sites additional resources.
Next Generation Space Telescope  Web site for the NGST now known as the, "James Webb Space Telescope". It is the next orbiting Space Telescope observatory planned to replace the Hubble Space Telescope. This Mission is currently scheduled to launch near the end of 2011. The web site is very thorough and provides several web pages. The site provides Information on the science and technology of the Spacecraft, News and Updates, a FAQ's, diagrams and detailed information on the Telescope, Educators Resources, educational links, site map, and a search engine are available.
Spitzer Space Telescope  The Spitzer Space Telescope, named for Dr. Lyman Spitzer (formerly SIRTF Space Infrared Telescope Facility) was launched on August 25, 2003, on board a Delta-II Heavy launch vehicle. The Spitzer telescope is the last of NASA's Great Observatories which includes the Hubble Space Telescope, the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. The Spitzer satellite is an infrared observatory that will study our Solar System as well as the distant reaches of our Universe. Web site contains Spitzer science, history, and technical information about the spacecraft and it's instruments. Mission information and research objectives with detailed diagrams and images. A news and information section with images and mission updates, and a Spitzer images online gallery. Numerous links to relevant information are available throughout the site. Also see Infrared Astronomy. The Spitzer telescope achieved first light on 9/03/03.
SMEX  NASA's SMEX ( Small Explorer Program) web site provides a background for it's new frequent frequent flights of small inexpensive space missions for the future. The SMEX programs was introduced in 1988. Current spacecraft include the SAMPEX, FAST, SWAS, TRACE & WIRE. The SMEX-Lite mission is currently under development. Web site provides a history of the program, news & updates, science & technology of the missions, and numerous links to related web sites.
Space Calendar  Keep up to date with the JPL space calendar. The calendar covers space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year. Links to 1,100 home pages. 
STARDUST Mission  Homepage for NASA's Stardust Mission. The spacecraft was launched on February 7, 1999. It's mission is to encounter Comet Wild 2 (pronounced Vilt 2 ). The Sample Return Capsule safely landed at the U.S. Air Force Utah Test and Training Range in Utah on January 15, 2006. A very informative site with many tutorials & links, current news, images, science & technology.
SWAS  Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite a NASA Small Explorer Project, was launched on 12/5/1998 on board a Pegasus XL Rocket. The SWAS mission is to provide an understanding of star formation by, determining the composition of interstellar clouds, and establishing the means by which these clouds cool as they collapse to form stars and planets. SWAS is designed to detect the photons emitted by water, molecular oxygen, isotopic carbon monoxide, and atomic carbon; those photons have wavelengths between 0.5 and 0.6 millimeters. The SWAS web site provides mission overview, science data and news, image gallery, mission scientists & institutions, and several links to related web sites.
TRACE Mission  TRACE  Transition Region and Coronal Explorer launched in 1998. The TRACE mission is to image the solar corona in conjunction with the SOHO spacecraft. TRACE enables solar physicists to study the connections between fine-scale magnetic fields and the associated plasma structures on the Sun by observing the photosphere, the transition region, and the corona. Description and diagrams of the spacecraft, mission overview, images, movies, and educational links to related web sites.
WMAP Mission  The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) Spacecraft was launched on 6/30/2001. The WMAP mission is to measure the temperature of the Cosmic Microwave Background of the full sky. The WMAP instruments used to perform the observations, are a Radiometer and two Gregorian Reflector Telescopes. The first data from the WMAP mission was released in February 2003. The WMAP web site provides a vast supply of information about the WMAP mission and Cosmology with text, images, and drawings. Numerous links to related sources for further reading and WMAP news and mission updates. The web site provides a site map and search engine.

 

NASA Other Links


ISS Picture of the Day  This was a temporary project that provided daily images from the ISS. It is in development for new daily images possibly at a later date. This site currently has an archive of images released from March 28-June 13, 2003.
J-Track NASA  NASA web site that provides a JAVA applet to allow you to view real time satellite locations. Applets available for Spacecraft, Weather Satellites, Search & Rescue Satellites, Amateur Radio Satellites, and a J-Track 3D plot that shows over 500 satellites. These programs are used by NASA to monitor satellites at NASA facilities. You may have seen these on the screens at NASA's broadcasts of launches, and on NASA TV.
JPL Events  JPL/NASA Web site provides an archive of JPL lectures presented by various scientists & astronomers discussing space program's missions, and instruments and technology. Requires RealPlayer to view the web casts.
JPL NASA Basics of Space Flight  A training tutorial created by JPL that provides a thorough background in concepts of interplanetary space exploration and the relationships between them. The guide uses text, images and animations to gain knowledge about Spaceflight and it's technology. It provides a multimedia guide covering Environment, Flight Projects, and Operations. Also a glossary, and Units of Measure guide are offered. Numerous related links to other web sites are provided.
JPL NASA Homepage  The JPL/NASA web site features an Image Gallery, Multimedia presentations, JPL News Releases, links to all their current Missions, Events, Education, Kids, JPL Science and Research, and information about JPL and it's operations. Very large web site with a search engine to help you find an area of interest and related links.
Johnson Space Center  The Johnson Space Center was established in 1961. Johnson Space Center is home to Mission Control, and the NASA Astronaut program. Their web site is a gateway to exploring the history and ongoing projects, programs and  the science and technology of human Spaceflight. The site provides links to Exhibits, Education, Space Flight Awareness, News Releases, Mission updates, Images and a FAQ. A comprehensive web site with numerous pages and related links.
Kennedy Space Center  Homepage for Kennedy Space Center. The Kennedy Space Center is located on the eastern coast of Florida midway between Jacksonville and Miami. The KSC is a launch facility operated by NASA and the United Sates Air Force for the purpose of preparing and launching a range of Spacecraft. The web site offers a thorough introduction to KSC and it's operations. The site uses a variety of web pages,  online Multimedia Gallery, a search engine, and numerous links to introduce you to KSC it's mission and programs.
Kennedy Space Center Facilities  Web site provides links, images, maps for the United States' only manned spaceflight operations facility. Includes information and images of Launch Complex 39 facilities, and Industrial facility areas.
Kennedy Space Center Newsroom  Web site provides the latest updates and news. The site provides information on the Space Shuttle status, Shuttle countdowns, Launch Schedules, Media Resources, Missions status, and numerous links.
Kennedy Space Center ELV  From KSC status and updates for the ELV (expendable launch vehicle) information on launch missions, vehicles, launch sites, spacecraft and vehicle processing, and launch coverage. Links to numerous related web sites for further information and resources.
NASA Astronaut Biographies  NASA web site provides biographical information on the members of the space flight crews and candidates for future missions in NASA's space flight program. Includes Career Astronauts, Astronaut Candidates, Cosmonauts, Payload Specialists, Astronaut Information, Former and deceased astronauts, and numerous links to related web sites and resources.
NASA History Office  A detailed web site of NASA History. The NASA History Office was established in 1959. Their web sites provides a wealth of information on the History of NASA. This is a massive web site with numerous web pages providing comprehensive information and background for all  NASA missions and Spaceflight. Web site contains a site map and search engine to enable you to quickly locate information.
NASA Human Space Flight  The Human Spaceflight web site is a wide-ranging site that provides information about NASA's programs and current missions. It consists of many web pages that provide detailed information about the Space Shuttle, the ISS, Mercury program, Apollo program, and Skylab. Numerous links to Real Time Data, News and Mission updates, an Image Gallery,  a FAQ's, links to history of past & present Missions, a site map and search engine.
NASA /Kennedy Space Center Video Feeds  Web site provides a direct link to all the NASA/KSC video links. The video feeds use both Real Player and Windows Media Player. Links to other video feeds are provided and a Live Java Applet for Shuttle countdowns. All the video feeds are tied in to official NASA schedules and data. During actual launches this site can be difficult to enter due to server overloads.
NASA Langley Research Center  NASA Langley web site provides educational and information on research in Aeronautics, Earth Science. Space Technology, and Structures and Materials conducted at Langley. News and Events, Education programs, Images, Reports and Publications. Many links to related information and resources.
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center  The Marshall Space Flight Center is located in Huntsville, AL. Their web site provides information in several categories; Current Marshall Projects provides web pages on the Space Shuttle, The Advanced Space Transportation Program, Earth and Climate, Chandra, ISS, Payload Operations, and information on the History of the Center. They have an in-depth News web page, a link to Educational information, a site map and search engine.
NASA Space Missions  This web site from NASA provides a site for all of NASA's programs relating to Astronomy, our Solar System, and our Sun and its' effects on Earth. The site provides pages of Images, Missions, News, Education and Outreach. Also a special page for kids "Space Kids" provides educational news and activities for young astronauts. A site map and search engine are available.
NASA Space Science Missions Index  A NASA web site that allows you to search for information on a number of NASA missions in five categories; Under Study, In Development, Operating, and Past Missions, and Preliminary Mission Concepts. The web site also provides a site map and a FAQ's. Many web pages with a large assortment of links to other related web sites.
NASA TV  NASA Web site provides real time coverage of Agency activities and missions as well as resource video to the news media and educational programs to teachers, students, and the general public. Requires RealPlayer to view streaming video.
New Millennium Program  NASA web site featuring current and future Space missions. The NMP was created in 1995 to test advanced technology prior to becoming established in various Space missions of the future. Site discusses, Deep Space 1(mission ended 12/2001), Deep Space 2 (Crashed on the surface of Mars 12/3/1999), Earth Observing 1 (mission ended 12/2001), Earth Observing 3 ( launch 2005-06), ST5 (launch 2004), ST6 (launch date not decided). The NMP web site provides technology and science information on each of the past & current Space missions, with links to numerous related web sites.
Space Calendar  Keep up to date with the JPL space calendar. The calendar covers space-related activities and anniversaries for the coming year. Links to 1,100 home pages.
SuitSatNASA  One of the strangest satellites in the history of the space age is about to go into orbit. Launch date: Feb. 3rd. That's when astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) will hurl an empty spacesuit overboard. To hear transmissions you need an antenna (the bigger the better) and a radio receiver that you can tune to 145.990 MHz FM,". A police band scanner or a hand-talkie ham radio will work just fine.
United Space Alliance Primary contractor for NASA's Space Shuttle Program. A great site to learn about the technology involved in the reusable launch systems. You can visit links to watch the shuttle missions here. Several supplementary and informative links available.

ASI  Italian Space Agency. The ASI currently doesn't provide an English version so this is a translated version from Google. Hopefully ASI will have an English version soon on their web site. Their web site is awkward to explore due to language barriers.  ASI (Agency Spaces Italian) was created in 1988. They are one of the International communities active in the ESA program. Their BeppoSax satellite performed a 6 year mission and obtained nearly 1500 observations of most types of cosmic sources discovering over 50 Gamma Ray Bursts. the ASI web site provides Mission program information, ISS research, information on Italian astronauts, and links to related web sites.
BNSC  British National Space Centre is a member of the ESA and coordinates civil space activity in the UK. The BNSC has a division for its Space Research and a division for Space Industry. The BNSC was established in 1958. The UK began Space research in 1955 with development of the Blue Streak rocket project and later in 1957 with the Skylark sub-orbital rocket. The BNSC web site provides several web pages for BNSC Earth Observing programs & missions, a glossary & FAQ's, extensive educational links, BNSC science & technology, Industry within the BNSC, Spaceflight, news and updates, and assorted links to related web sites.
CNES  French Space Agency Home page (English version). The CNES was created in December of 1961. French President Charles de Gaulle was instrumental in the development of a French Space Program. They initially began development of a Space Program in a cooperative effort with the Russian Space Agency during the Cold War era of the 1960's. Their first French Astronaut in Space was Jean-Loup Chretienon on June 24, 1982 on board the Sayut-7 Space vehicle . The CNES web site provides a brief background of CNES, current Mission technologies and plans of their Satellite program, information about their ARIANE Launch Vehicles (includes an appealing Java Applet of a Launch), and an interesting glossary of vocabulary used in launching vehicles. Web site contains many pages and numerous links to related web sites.
CNSA  Chinese National Space Agency web site. China originally developed a Space program in the 1950's led by Tsein Hsue-Shen a brilliant Rocket Engineer who attended MIT & CalTech in the mid 1930's. However it wasn't until 1970 that China formally entered the Space race in 1970 with the launch of the Dong Fang Hong( Chinese National Song) communication satellite. The CNSA was revived in 1992 by President Jiang Zemin. The primary focus of CNSA has been offering Commercial products to the International community in order to fund their Space Program. The CNSA web site provides information on current Missions, and future Missions, a history of their Space program, information on their Launch vehicles, links to articles from their Journal Aerospace China, and links to related web sites.
CSA  Web site for the Canadian Space Agency. Canada's early space program began with the launch of the Alouette 1 research satellite on September 29, 1962. The CSA was officially established in 1989. The CSA promotes their Space Program through the development of commercial contracts with the International Community, primarily with NASA and ESA. CSA activities include RADARSAT ; the Canadian Astronaut Office; the David Florida Laboratory, their facility for spacecraft assembly; the Space Science and Space Technologies Sectors; and the Canadian contributions to the ISS, most notably the Canadarm2 robotic arm. Marc Garneau was the the first Canadian Astronaut in space aboard STS-41G on October 5,1984. CSA web site is large and encompasses many web pages linking to their current Missions and programs, a monthly electronic newsletter "Apogee", an educational center with activities for kids, an Image Gallery, and numerous links to related web sites.
IKI  Space Research Institute Russia is a division of the Russian Academy of Science that provides long range planning and development of Space Research programs. Their web site offers information about their Programs in High Altitude Physics, Planetary Exploration, Space Weather, and Earth Research. Also information on their current and future Missions with ESA and other Space Agencies. Links to IKI workshops, journals, and related web sites are provided.
ISRO  Web site for the Indian Space Research Organization. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai began to develop the Indian Space Program as INCOSPAR (Indian Committee for Space Research) in the early part of 1960's. They launched their first sounding rocket (Nike-Apache) on 21 Nov 1963. India became only the seventh nation to achieve orbit capability in July 1980 with the successful launch of its first launch platform, called the Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3). The ISRO relies on Commercial products from their Remote Sensing Satellite Data products to fund the development of their Space Programs. The ISRO web site provides Images and a history of the ISRO, Launch Vehicle technical descriptions and information, Links to ISRO facilities, ISRO Mission descriptions, ISRO Milestones, link to their Journal SpaceIndia, and related links to other web sites.
NASDA/JAXA  Home page of the former National Space Development Agency of Japan and JAXA.  ISAS, NAL and NASDA have been merged into one independent administrative institution: the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Japans' Space program was developed originally in the 1950's by Hideo Itokawa  A wartime aircraft designer. Japans' first Satellite Ohsumi, was launched in to orbit in 1970. Japan has focused its' Space program on small scientific satellites for Industry and communications. The JAXA web site provides information on current Missions and Technology, a history of all previous Missions, Rockets used by JAXA, an Image Library, site map and search engine, FAQ's and links to numerous related web sites.
RKI  Russian Aviation and Space Agency (RSI) web site. This is the Russian Space program for Rocket and Space Technology. The Russian Space Program was originally developed by the leadership of Sergei P. Korolev in the years following WW II. They were the first Space Agency to successfully launch a satellite "Sputnik" in to orbit on October 4, 1957. Currently they work cooperatively with ESA and other International Space Agencies in developing future Manned Spaceflight and Missions. Web site provides an Historical background of Russian Spaceflight and the development of their Space program and Rocket development.

MOST  Canadian Space Agency Microvariability and Oscillations of STars mission is a Canadian microsatellite. It was launched on 6/30/2003, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on board a Rockot booster operated by Eurockot Launch Services, Germany. The science goals of the MOST microsatellite are to probe the interior of stars and detect light form extasolar planets. The web site provides mission technology, news updates, images, and related links.
NOZOMI  NOZOMI ( Japanese for Hope) is the first Japanese Space Agencies unmanned mission to Mars. NOZOMI was launched on July 4 1998 on board a M-V launch vehicle. The NOZOMI spacecraft was designed to study the upper Martian atmosphere and the effects on it by the solar wind. Originally it was planned for the spacecraft to reach a Mars orbit in October of 1999. The NOZOMI spacecraft used more fuel in a course correction maneuver, and sustained damage to it's power supply & communications systems from solar flares in 2002 during one of it's Earth swing-bys. This has made it necessary to have the spacecraft make additional course corrections and flybys of the Earth  to reach an escape trajectory towards Mars. The NOZOMI spacecraft suffered irreversible damage and the mission has been abandoned . Web site provides mission science & technology, launch information, news & updates, images, and links to related web sites.
RADARSAT-1  CSA  RADARSAT-1 is the first of the CSA's Earth Observing satellites. It's mission is to monitor environmental changes and Earth's natural resources. The RADARSAT-1 was launched in November 1995. RADARSAT-2 is scheduled for launch in 2004. Web site provides mission technology & background information, images and many links to related web sites.
SCISAT  CSA  Canada's second space science satellite was launched on 8/13/2003 on board a Pegasus rocket. The SCISAT satellite will help Canadian and international scientists study ozone depletion in the atmosphere.
Worldwide Launch schedule  Web site from Astronomy Now magazine. Provides coverage of space launches and world wide space and science missions. Keep up to date with the International space community.

Astrobiology Magazine  Web based magazine offering astrobiology related news and information. News and information updated daily. Large web site includes, Astrobiology headlines, Space calendar, Photo & image galleries, Hot Topics, Terrestrial Origins, Climate History, Extreme Life, Mars Life, Extrasolar Life, New Planets, Stellar Evolution, Giant Planets, Comets & Meteors, Space Missions, Search Engine, & an Astronomy Glossary. A very large web site with numerous pages, an email subscription service is available and a large assortment of links to related web sites and further information.
Astronomical Society of Japan  Publication of the Astronomical Society of Japan (PASJ) publishes research papers on all aspects of astronomy, astrophysics, and fields closely related to them. The publications are bi-monthly.
The Astronomer Online  From the Astronomer Group a magazine that published since 1964 contains observations of astronomical events and interests for the advanced amateur astronomer. Format Ezine or 12 month subscription available. Included on the web site Observations & images of, Aurora, Comets, Deep Sky, Eclipses, Gamma Ray Bursts, Meteors, Minor Planets, Novae, Supernovae, Variable stars, Planets, & Sun. View the frequently updated image gallery by TA members. Back issues available as well as a TA CD ROM of Galaxy Images or TA publications. 11 links to related web sites are provided.
BBCi-The Sky at Night  Join Sir Patrick Moore in his long running program (since 1957) on BBC "The Sky at Night". Requires RealPlayer to view streaming broadcasts. Wonderful series often featuring various guest scientists and astronomers.
BrightSurf.com  BrightSurf.com provides daily Science news and updates. You can subscribe to their email list to receive daily updates. They include news related to Earth Sciences, Space Science, and Life Science. The web site has a news archive, and a search engine, and several links to related information.
CNN.com Science & Space news  Web site from CNN for science & technology news.
The Cosmic Mirror  Web site created by Daniel Fischer featuring astronomy & Space news resources and articles. Updated weekly, covering Space launches & missions, astrophysics, planetary events, latest research, NASA and other Space agencies, observatories and numerous links to related web sites.
Encyclopedia Astronautica  Mark Wade's excellent website provides an extensive history of Spaceflight. Website features: Astronauts, Soviet Space program, Chinese Space program, Rocketry, Missiles, Missions, Spacecraft, current Space news, Lunar & Mars missions, Women in Space, and a vast selection of hundreds of additional links for reference.
Florida Today Space News  Web site from Florida Today in Melbourne FL. The Space pages provide current Space news and regular updates. Web site features a News archive, launch information, a Space image gallery, and a special section on the loss of the Columbia Space Shuttle. Many related links are provided.
History of Space Exploration  A very comprehensive web site compiled by Calvin J. Hamilton, offering a Chronological History of Space Exploration & Spaceflight. Dates from 1912-2005, includes images and links to related web sites.
Jack Horkheimer Stargazer  Jack Horkheimer has a weekly astronomy program broadcast on many PBS stations. The programs are in one minute and five minute formats and feature weekly tips for viewing different celestial objects. You can listen to the broadcasts on the web site which uses Real Player Streaming Video. Web site includes a "Stargazer FAQ's", and an archive of past broadcasts, and several links to related web sites.
Look Up Tonight  Web site offered by the Orange County Astronomers which features an archive of OCA's programs broadcast on local cable companies hosted and produced by OCA member Liam Kennedy. Some topics available are ; "Atmospheres and Oceans of the Terrestrial Planets", "Magnificent Mars" (Ken Croswell), "Cassini-Huygens probe",  Venus 2004 Transit and many other educational and informative shows. You can view the shows using Windows Media. Most of the presentations are 30 minutes in length. Also available from the OCA web site is "What's Up Online", which features monthly star charts and constellations presented in text with images and diagrams illustrated by OCA member and artist Chris Butler.
MSN Space News  MSN's Space & Technology web site. Web site provides current Space and astronomy news, and special feature sections providing the latest news about Mars, the Columbia Space Shuttle investigation, a Cosmic Log, and numerous links to related web sites.
MarsToday.com  MarsToday.com provides daily Mars news, updates, missions, and images. Included on this large web site many reference guides, Mission news, Mars status reports, press releases, and you can sign up for the MarsToday mailing list. A large collection of links to related web sites and related resources.
NASA Watch  An online news web site published by Reston Communications. This is not an "Official" NASA site. It contains current Space news, press releases and related information on many NASA missions, and science & Space technology. The site offers an "Active News Tracker" search engine to obtain up-to-the-minute news. Many links to related information.
New Mars  Web site from the Mars Society created in 1998 by Richard Wagner containing articles, essays, short stories, interviews, reviews, an artist's gallery, and a discussion forum. Updated regularly and provides 21 links to related web sites.
SpaceChronicle  Space & Technology News from the Houston Chronicle in Houston, TX. Includes coverage of Space Shuttle Missions, and the International Space Station. Includes image archives, Space resources and a Special Features section.
Space.com  Space.com provides the latest Spaceflight and astronomy news in an appealing and educational format. Information on Space missions, launch information, and mission archives. Space.com provides a wide coverage of technology and science updates and the latest news. A section about Backyard astronomy includes tips & guides for observing and stargazing, Space Weather, a guide to understanding the Zodiac, and a printable basic map of the moon. This web site is large and contains several web pages. Many links to related web sites and additional resources, and a search engine are also provided.
SpaceDaily.com  Web site for online Space news. SpaceDaily originated in Japan in 1997. The web site provides global coverage of Space news and related information. Additional sites include "MarsDaily", providing regular updates and news pertaining to Mars. "Spacewar" provides coverage of news and information pertaining to Military Space, Missile Defense, and Communication Satellites. "TerraDaily" offers news and information pertaining to Earth science technology and news. Also offered are a web page entitled "Rocket Science", and a link to  "Encyclopedia Astronautica", a vast web site that is a reference source for many Space and astronomy news articles and information.
Spaceflight Now  Space news and information offered by "Astronomy Now" Magazine a UK publication. The web site features current and breaking news. Space mission information, a news archive, Worldwide launch schedule, and a mission report archive. Their web site is linked to the Astronomy Now store where many Space related items, books, and posters are available. They also provide an Email subscription News Alert service, and numerous links to related web sites.
SpaceReference.com  A Space news and information web site hosted by Discovery.com which provides an impressive multimedia online resource for the general public, students and educators. The web site includes News, guides & tools, a Space directory and a large archive. This is a large web site with many web pages, and links to additional resources and related web sites.
spacetoday.net  spacetoday.net provides the latest in Space news and information from around the globe. The news items are updated daily to keep the reader informed on all the latest Space and science reports. Search for news by launch, astronomy, astrobiology, history, ISS, business, commercialization, earth science, planetary science, missions, and related searches. The web site also offers a news archive.
SPACEWARN BULLETIN  Monthly publication of the National Space Science Data Center/World Data Center for Satellite information. Provides information on satellites and space probes.The SPACEWARN Bulletin is issued on the first of each month and provides a listing of launches and brief details of each launch from the preceding month. Also included are the status of some specialized fleets (such as GLONASS and GPS) or links to other sites that provide current status. Links to related sites included.
Universe Today  Web site created by Fraser Cain. Provides online Space news and updates Mon-Fri. Web site features include current Space news and images, a news archive, a collection of Space photos from the internet, forum discussion groups, astronomy links, and a list of recommended Space and astronomy books. Universe Today newsletter is available by Email subscription in a daily or weekly format. Also Fraser offers a news feed for web sites.