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First Space Force Joint PME grads honored at JHU > United States Space Force > Article Display

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First Space Force Joint PME grads honored at JHU > United States Space Force > Article Display

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Space Force has minted its first-ever graduates of the service’s debut of independent officer Intermediate Level Education and Senior Level Education programs.“This is a major accomplishment for not only those graduating today, but for our Space Force, and for [Space Training and Readiness Command],” said Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton, deputy chief of Space Operations, Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, to graduates of the Schriever Space Scholars and West Space Scholars programs, May 21. “One of the clear tasks for STARCOM during the early days of the Space Force was to create an independent Professional Military Education program. You can go back to the initial planning guidance when the Space Force was established and see...

Meteor Showers to Bookend Overnight Skywatching Opportunities in May

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Meteor Showers to Bookend Overnight Skywatching Opportunities in May

As the spring season continues, May could prove to be of great interest for stargazers and space enthusiasts – with a pair of potentially active meteor showers opening and closing the month. “Meteors aren’t uncommon,” Bill Cooke said, who leads NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. “Earth is bombarded every day by millions of bits of interplanetary detritus speeding through our solar system.” A meteor mosaic comprised of 99 images, using a blue filter, of the Eta Aquariids observed during the early morning hours from April 30 to May 8, 2013.Credits: NASA All Sky Fireball Network Most particles are no bigger than dust and sand. Hitting the upper atmosphere at speeds up to 45 miles per second, they flare and burn up. On any give...

United States Air Force Weapons School celebrates 75 years of advanced training > United States Space Force > Article Display

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United States Air Force Weapons School celebrates 75 years of advanced training > United States Space Force > Article Display

Marking three-quarters of a century of excellence, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School welcomed distinguished visitors to commemorate its storied history May 17 and 18. The 75th anniversary weekend facilitated discussions about the school's ongoing commitment to preparing Airmen and Guardians for the challenges of Great Power Competition between hundreds of alumni and former military officials including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, and former Air Force chief of staff, retired Gen. John Jumper. “When I came in as a chairman, I laid out an expectation letter. One of the areas I highlighted was honing our warfighting skills has primacy in all we do, and that's what the weapons school does,” Brown sa...

Sheila Foster Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers – State of the Planet

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Sheila Foster Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers – State of the Planet

Sheila Foster, Columbia Climate School visiting professor of climate and Georgetown University professor of law and public policy, has been elected as a fellow to the American College of Environmental Lawyers in recognition of her career achievements, thought leadership and significant contributions to the field of environmental law. Foster is a distinguished scholar of environmental and climate justice. Her research spans a wide range of topics, including land-use policy, innovative resource governance regimes and the role of subnational governments and local leaders in addressing cross-border challenges such as climate change. “Receiving the fellowship was quite a surprise, as it recognizes lawyers who are renowned in the field of environmental law, like Michael Gerrard and Mi...

SpaceX to launch ESA’s EarthCARE on a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base – Spaceflight Now

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SpaceX to launch ESA’s EarthCARE on a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base – Spaceflight Now

A rendering of the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) spacecraft onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage as the payload fairings deploy. Graphic: ESA The European Space Agency is preparing to launch its latest Earth observing satellite, designed to better understand the climate. The Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) has four instruments which will study clouds and aerosols around the Earth “to improve the accuracy of climate models and support numerical weather prediction.” ESA’s spacecraft will launch onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Liftoff is set for 3:20 p.m. PDT (6:20 p.m. EDT, 2220 UTC). Spaceflight Now will have live coverage beginning about 30 minutes prior to liftoff. ...