Press releases from the NASA centers and from NASA researchers.
NASA Software Tool Helps Prevent Air Traffic Bottlenecks
January 26 In response to the growing need to improve the National Airspace System, NASA is developing tools to ensure future air travel will be safe and efficient. More
Saharan Dust Affects Thunderstorm Behavior in Florida
January 11 Scientists using NASA satellite data have discovered tiny particles of dust blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert can affect Florida thunderstorms. More
NASA Free Computer Model Available to Classrooms
January 11 A free NASA global climate model is available for high school and university desktop computers. More
NASA Details Earthquake Effects on the Earth
January 10 NASA scientists using data from the Indonesian earthquake calculated it affected Earth's rotation, decreased the length of day, slightly changed the planet's shape, and shifted the North Pole by centimeters.
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NASA Goes "Down Under" for Shuttle Mapping Mission Finale
January 6 NASA and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) have completed Earth's most extensive global topographic map.
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NASA Will Operate TRMM Satellite Through Spring 2005
January 4 NASA will continue to operate the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) spacecraft through spring 2005.
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