Cosmic-ray observatory in Argentina gets go-ahead

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Work on a cosmic-ray observatory in Argentina will soon start after an agreement was signed by a consortium of 53 institutes in 19 countries. The Pierre Auger Southern Observatory will study ultra-high-energy cosmic particles and will consist of 1,600 surface detectors and four optical telescopes. Argentina is the largest single contributor to the project, and other countries involved include France, Mexico, Britain, the US, Brazil, Germany and Italy. It will be completed by 2003, but data collection may start as soon as 2001.

Research, Observatories, Astronomical observatories, Cosmic rays

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Europe's X-ray observatory defies the jinx...

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The first images from the European Space Agency's new XMM-Newton X-ray observatory indicate that the three X-ray cameras, the two spectroscopes and the optical monitor are functioning well. This observatory appears to have avoided the damage caused by low-energy protons to NASA's Chandra observatory. The design of the XMM-Newton includes a moving shield to permit the cameras to be shut off if there is any unanticipated radiation damage while passing through the Van Allen belts or during a sunstorm.

Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Astronautical research, Orbiting astronomical observatories, Astronomical satellites

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Agencies to mitigate space station delays

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Proposed changes to the construction schedule of the international space station will mean serious delays for life scientists and microgravity researchers in starting their experiments. The average delay for utilization flights could be around six months according to Mark Uhran of the USA space agency NASA's Office of Life and Microgravity Sciences. The proposed changes stem from Russia's inability to pay for key elements of the project.

Space stations

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