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Suborbital Program The AOS suborbital program will collect measurements that are needed to address AOS science objectives which  cannot be adequately measured from space . AOS Home Mission Mission Overview Spaceborne Architecture Suborbital Program Science Science Overview Objectives and Goals Science Measurements Applications Resources Images and Documents Acronyms Glossary TheContinue Reading

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Measurements Researching answers to the AOS science questions will involve collecting measurements from instruments installed on spacecraft and suborbital platforms. The data will enable improved understanding of aerosols, convective storms, clouds, precipitation, and the impact on our climate. AOS Home Mission Mission Overview Spaceborne Architecture Suborbital Program Science Science Overview Objectives and Goals Science Measurements ApplicationsContinue Reading

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Objectives & Goals A set of minimum and enhanced science objectives, geophysical variables, and observables has been identified for the AOS mission. AOS Home Mission Mission Overview Spaceborne Architecture Suborbital Program Science Science Overview Objectives and Goals Science Measurements Applications Resources Images and Documents Acronyms Glossary Science Objectives Low Cloud FeedbackContinue Reading

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During trajectory correction maneuvers for NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft on Dec. 8 and Dec. 12, the mission operations team noticed low thrust during the burn for one of the spacecraft. The team is working to identify the cause and will attempt a trajectory correction maneuver in the coming weeks.   TheContinue Reading

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NASA astronaut Zena Cardman processes samples and conducting research operations for a biotechnology experiment investigating methods to advance pharmaceutical manufacturing in microgravity. NASA Expedition 74 kicked off the week exploring robotics, physics, and heart health aboard the International Space Station. The orbital residents also continued packing a Japanese cargo craftContinue Reading