Return-path: X-Andrew-Authenticated-as: 7997;andrew.cmu.edu;Ted Anderson Received: from beak.andrew.cmu.edu via trymail for +dist+/afs/andrew.cmu.edu/usr11/tm2b/space/space.dl@andrew.cmu.edu (->+dist+/afs/andrew.cmu.edu/usr11/tm2b/space/space.dl) (->ota+space.digests) ID ; Sun, 3 Jun 1990 02:19:46 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: Precedence: junk Reply-To: space+@Andrew.CMU.EDU From: space-request+@Andrew.CMU.EDU To: space+@Andrew.CMU.EDU Date: Sun, 3 Jun 1990 02:19:20 -0400 (EDT) Subject: SPACE Digest V11 #483 SPACE Digest Volume 11 : Issue 483 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submissions to the SPACE Digest/sci.space should be mailed to space+@andrew.cmu.edu. Other mail, esp. administrivia, should be sent to space-request+@andrew.cmu.edu, or, if urgent, to tm2b+@andrew.cmu.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's Topics: Payload Status for 06/01/90 (Forwarded) Case for Mars IV Conference planned (Forwarded) Payload Status for 05/31/90 (Forwarded) Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Phase II announced (Forwarded) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 3 Jun 90 05:59:53 GMT From: trident.arc.nasa.gov!yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) Subject: Payload Status for 06/01/90 (Forwarded) Daily Status/KSC Payload Management and Operations 06-01-90. - STS-35 ASTRO-1/BBXRT (at Pad-A) - Launch countdown and scrub/turnaround support continue today. - STS-40 SLS-1 (at O&C) - Payload transfer to the CITE stand was completed Thursday. MLI and fluid line installations along with MVAK training will continue today. - STS-41 Ulysses (at ESA 60) - CITE MUE installation continues. The RTG walkthrough at Pad-B will begin today. - STS-42 IML-1 (at O&C) - Payload transfer to test stand 2 will occur today. - STS-45 Atlas-1 (at O&C) - Orthogrid installation will continue today. - STS-46 TSS-1 (at O&C) - No work is scheduled for today. - STS-47 Spacelab-J (at O&C) - No work is scheduled for today. - STS- 55 SL-D2 (at O&C) - Rack 12 staging continues. - STS-LON-3 HST M&R (at O&C) - ORUC interface testing will be active today. ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 90 06:01:03 GMT From: trident.arc.nasa.gov!yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) Subject: Case for Mars IV Conference planned (Forwarded) Vera Hirschberg Headquarters, Washington, D.C. June 1, 1990 (Phone: 202/453-9183) N90-39 EDITORS NOTE: CASE FOR MARS IV CONFERENCE PLANNED The Case for Mars IV Conference, with emphasis on the international exploration of Mars, will be held at the University of Colorado, Boulder, June 4 to June 8. The conference will explore the potential for human exploration and settlement of Mars in the 21st century. The conference is organized by the Boulder Center for Science and Policy and is co-sponsored by NASA and a variety of national laboratories, aerospace companies and space interest groups. Keynote speakers on June 4 include Dr. Thomas O. Paine, former NASA Administrator, and Raymond Walters, staff member of the National Space Council. Scientists from the United States, Europe, the Soviet Union, Japan, Canada and other countries are scheduled to present papers. Conference contact for media representatives is Kelly McMillen (Phone: 303/494-8144). ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 90 05:53:13 GMT From: trident.arc.nasa.gov!yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) Subject: Payload Status for 05/31/90 (Forwarded) Daily Status/KSC Payload Management and Operations 05-31-90. - STS-35 ASTRO-1/BBXRT (at Pad-A) - Launch countdown and scrub/turnaround support continue today. - STS-40 SLS-1 (at O&C) - Payload transfer to the CITE stand will occur today. Also, MVAK VAS training continues. - STS-41 Ulysses (at ESA 60) - CITE MUE installation continues along with preps for the RTG walkthrough at Pad-B. - STS-42 IML-1 (at O&C) - Module pyrell foam replacement, floor staging, and rack staging continue. - STS-45 Atlas-1 (at O&C) - Orthogrid installation will continue today. - STS-46 TSS-1 (at O&C) - The coldplate hoist beam assembly will be proofloaded today. - STS-47 Spacelab-J (at O&C) - No work is scheduled for today. - STS- 55 SL-D2 (at O&C) - Rack 12 staging continues. - STS-lon-3 HST M&R (at O&C) - FGS cables are to be installed today. ------------------------------ Date: 3 Jun 90 05:58:49 GMT From: trident.arc.nasa.gov!yee@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Peter E. Yee) Subject: Space Grant College and Fellowship Program Phase II announced (Forwarded) Terri Sindelar Headquarters, Washington, D.C. May 31, 1990 (Phone: 202/453-8400) RELEASE: 90-75 SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PHASE II ANNOUNCED NASA today announced a second competition under the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. Phase II, which will result in the selection of Space Grant State Consortia, provides all states not now a part of the program the opportunity to compete. The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico also are eligible. The National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program was authorized by Congress to help strengthen and enhance, through the nation's universities, U.S. capabilities in aerospace science and technology. Objectives of the program are: (1) to establish a national network of universities with interests and capabilities in aeronautics, space and related fields; (2) to encourage cooperative programs among universities, aerospace industry and federal, state and local government; (3) to encourage interdisciplinary training, research and public-service programs related to aerospace; (4) to recruit and train professionals, especially women, underrepresented minorities and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace science and technology; and (5) to promote a strong science, mathematics and technology education base from elementary through university levels. In 1989, NASA Administrator Richard H. Truly implemented Phase I of the program by selecting 21 universities and consortia as Designated Space Grant Colleges and Consortia. These universities and consortia currently are carrying out activities designed to achieve program objectives. - more - - 2 - Under Phase II, states can compete for grants in one of two categories. Program Grants are appropriate for states that presently have colleges and universities with nationally competitive aerospace research and educational capability. Funds will be used for initiating new programs and enhancing existing activities which contribute to the goals of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. Capability Enhancement Grants are appropriate for states wishing to use the funds to develop their aerospace research infrastructure to more competitive levels. Grants of $150,000, part of which must be matched with non- federal funds, will be awarded annually for 4 years to state consortia in both categories. Grantees in both categories will administer fellowship programs for students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. NASA will accept only one proposal per state. To insure that only one proposal per state is submitted for evaluation, each institution wishing to participate is required to submit to NASA a letter of intent specifying the university's interest in participating and willingness to collaborate with other interested institutions in the state. NASA will notify interested parties so that collaboration may proceed. Letters of intent are due by June 29, 1990. Proposals are due Oct. 29, 1990. NASA will announce Phase II grant recipients in early 1991. ------------------------------ End of SPACE Digest V11 #483 *******************