From the rainforest to space
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Centre Spacial Guyanais, spaceport for the Ariane projects, is located in the rainforests of French Guiana. European Space Agency continues to research and build the Ariane rockets, but marketing is handled by Arianespace. The program is considered excellent.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1991
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The Deep South
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Global warming will eventually induce melting of the ice in the Antarctic region, consequently raising sea levels by an estimated 80 meters. With 90% of the planet's frozen water concentrated there, the region could well be the last frontier on Earth.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1992
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Gateway to the universe: the lunar sky could reveal the cosmos
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Astronomy has long been hampered by the effect of the Earth's atmosphere on telescopic and radioscopic observation. The establishment of an astronomical observatory on the Moon could lead to a better understanding of the universe.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1992
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