NASA Considers Development of Student-Led Satellite Initiative (American Student Moon Orbiter)
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- Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:28:53 -0700 (PDT)
July 2, 2008
Sonja Alexander
Headquarters, Washington
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Rachel Prucey
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
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Katherine Martin
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland
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RELEASE: 08-151
NASA CONSIDERS DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT-LED SATELLITE INITIATIVE
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. -- NASA is considering the development of a
university-based, student-led satellite development initiative to
begin passing the space exploration torch to a new generation.
The American Student Moon Orbiter, or ASMO, concept invites students,
faculty and industry leaders in the U.S. with experience in
university-based, student-led spaceflight projects to respond to a
Request for Information which is planned for release this month and
will remain open for at least 90 days. The orbiter will be a small
satellite that could orbit the moon and carry scientific instruments
designed and developed by students. It is aligned with NASA's lunar
exploration agenda.
"It is important to provide meaningful experiences to our next
generation of engineers, but we need to do it in a thoughtful way,"
said Dr. Joyce Winterton, assistant administrator for Education at
NASA Headquarters in Washington. "By collecting input from
universities with experience in this area, we can make the correct
decision about whether to proceed, and if so, how."
Under the ASMO concept, teams would learn directly from NASA mentors
as part of a diverse, nationwide, higher education initiative that
enables students to design, build, launch, operate and own a small
spacecraft and its payload. Students would acquire in-depth
experience with satellite mission protocol and procedures,
communications and project management. NASA's Ames Research Center at
Moffett Field in California and NASA's Glenn Research Center in
Cleveland are leading the ASMO initiative.
"NASA is laying the foundation for a multi-generation exploration
program that eventually will see humans settle our solar system,"
said Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden. "To sustain this vision, we
need the next crop of scientists and engineers to engage their minds
and get hands-on experience."
NASA's Office of Education provides opportunities to prepare college
and university students for successful aerospace careers through
and mathematics skills.
To respond to the American Student Moon Orbiter Request for
Information, visit:
http://asmo.arc.nasa.gov
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