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The document summarizes upcoming NASA launches and activities. It reports that the Dawn spacecraft will launch on July 7 after being transported to the launch pad. It also discusses upcoming tests for the Phoenix Mars Lander, planned for launch on August 3. Additionally, it announces that NASA is creating a new office to study dark energy, black holes, and cosmic microwave background radiation. This office will facilitate future medium-class science missions.
The document summarizes upcoming NASA launches and activities. It reports that the Dawn spacecraft will launch on July 7 after being transported to the launch pad. It also discusses upcoming tests for the Phoenix Mars Lander, planned for launch on August 3. Additionally, it announces that NASA is creating a new office to study dark energy, black holes, and cosmic microwave background radiation. This office will facilitate future medium-class science missions.
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The document summarizes upcoming NASA launches and activities. It reports that the Dawn spacecraft will launch on July 7 after being transported to the launch pad. It also discusses upcoming tests for the Phoenix Mars Lander, planned for launch on August 3. Additionally, it announces that NASA is creating a new office to study dark energy, black holes, and cosmic microwave background radiation. This office will facilitate future medium-class science missions.
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launch July 7 cosmic mysteries ELV Update: The Dawn space- mission concept studies for the Dark En- physical condition, learning self defense craft, already mated to the upper stage ergy, Inflation, and Black Hole Finder and stress management, increasing moti- booster, was covered on Monday for probes. The agency currently is funding vation and meeting new people. This transport overnight to Launch Pad 17-B three other, more detailed, dark energy class will feature some of the basics of at CCAFS and hoisted atop the Delta II mission concept studies. Karate, from stances to some basic on Wednesday. Flight Program Verifica- NASA and the U.S. Department of strikes. tion is scheduled for Friday. Dawn is tar- Energy have commissioned a National Massage Therapy Discount — Get a geted for launch on July 7. Research Council committee to assess holiday discount June 26- July 6: only Last week technicians performed which of the Beyond Einstein missions $20 for a 30-minute session for your ba- illumination testing on the solar array should be developed and launched first. sic/relaxation or moderate pressure mas- panels of the Phoenix Mars Lander. The assessment will be based on scien- sages. If you have questions, you can Scheduled are fueling July 2-3 and spin tific impact, technology readiness and contact Valerie at 867-4762. or balance testing July 11-12. Launch of budgetary considerations. The commit- Valerie.s.jaramillo@nasa.gov. Phoenix is Aug. 3. tee's recommendations are due to be re- leased in September. Remember — It takes commitment NASA News Update: NASA from everyone at the Spaceport to help has created a new office to study in KSC Combined Federal Cam- KSC and CCAFS save energy dollars; more detail some of the universe's most paign Slogan Contest — The 2007 KSC therefore, please remember to: exotic phenomena: dark energy, black Combined Federal Campaign is right around the corner and the cabinet mem- • Turn off your computer, monitor and holes and cosmic microwave background printer (if not required to remain on). radiation. bers are looking for a slogan. On July 2, the CFC Slogan Web site will open • Turn off the lights in your office The new Einstein Probes Office will when you are the last person to leave. facilitate NASA's future medium-class through July 17. So think about your science missions to investigate these pro- submission and be ready to submit it next • Turn off the hall and hall closet week. This contest can only be entered lights on your way out if you are the last found cosmic mysteries. The office will be housed at NASA's Goddard Space once and is for civil service employees person to leave your area in the building. Flight Center. only. For more information, contact • Turn off displays and decorative The Beyond Einstein Program con- Patty Hepburn at 867-2527 or Elizabeth lights. sists of five proposed missions: two ma- Rodriguez at 867-9166. • Turn off or unplug any appliances in jor observatories and three smaller the office, such as coffee makers, desk KSC Fitness Center Group Exer- probes. Technology development already lamps, fans, radios, etc. cise Classes — A new group fitness class is under way on the proposed observato- schedule will begin July 2 and will run • Turn off the copier machines (includ- ries. The Laser Interferometer Space An- through Sept. 28. In addition to the usual ing those in hallways) and scanners. tenna would orbit the sun measuring aerobic, resistance training and yogalates • Close the blinds on all windows. gravitational waves in our galaxy and be- classes, a Shotokan Karate class has been yond. Constellation-X would view matter Countdown is published every Tuesday & Thurs- added from 5 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and day for NASA KSC employees. Deadlines are falling into super-massive black holes. Thursdays courtesy of Sensei Carlos F. 10 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays. E-mail news to The proposed probes would investi- Maldonado, third degree black belt of the anita.barrett@jbosc.ksc.nasa.gov. For questions or gate the nature of dark energy, the phys- Puerto Rico Dento Karate-Do Dojo, a information, e-mail or call 321-867-2815. You can ics of the Big Bang and the distribution member of the ISKA. Karate is an effec- also find Countdown on the Web at and types of black holes in the universe. tive method for achieving excellent nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/news/countdown/co NASA previously has supported initial untdown-toc.html.