Today marks NASA's first rocket launch from an Australian commercial spaceport
On Sunday evening, NASA will launch a rocket from the wilderness area of northern Australia, marking the country's first commercial space launch and the agency's first from an advertising spaceport. The suborbital rocket will be visible for a few seconds after launch at 10:44 p.m. (1344 GMT) Australian Central Standard Time, and it will travel 300 kilometers (186 miles) into space.
According to Australian National University astrobiologist Brad Tucker, who will be 400 meters from the launching point at the Arnhem Space Centre, the dry Australian landscape and proximity to the equator provide ideal conditions for space launches.
"There aren't many places closer to the equator than Arnhem, which has a temperature of 12 degrees. There aren't many places near the equator where you can get dry, stable air. Florida, in which Cape Canaveral is located, is a swamp "He was speaking about NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
The US space agency, formally known as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has announced three launches from Arnhem Space Centre in June and July to help it investigate how a star's light influences the habitability of a planet.
NASA said in a statement that the mission on Sunday will carry sensors to measure X-rays produced by exhaust gasses that fill the space between stars in order to study how they influence the evolution of galaxies.
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No dia 05 de Fevereiro o NIRVANA tocava no ANU Union Bar, localizado na Universidade Nacional Australiana, em Canberra, Austrália. O local não suportava todo o publico que foi ver o show, por isso mais de mil pessoas, aproximadamente, foram deixadas do lado de fora. Descontentes com a situação, alguns fãs que não puderam entrar acabaram derrubando o portão do Union Bar para ver o NIRVANA. Em meio ao caos, houve brigas e até mesmo a "tropa de choque" foi chamada para conter o publico e acabar com o tumulto. Não existem fotos ou videos conhecidos deste show! #NIRVANA #NIRVANAToday #KurtCobain #KristNovoselic #DaveGrohl #Nevermind #MagnetPromotion #ANUUnionBar #Canberra #Australia #AustralianNationalUniversity #Tumbleweed #TheVillageIdiots https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MYb2rpTt4/?igshid=qh0lmx5vuhob
As a Ph.D. scholar at the Australian National University (ANU) from 2004 to 2007, I stayed at the University House. I chose to live there because it is near my Coombs Building office. It was only halfway through my studies that I appreciated its rich history dating back to its establishment in 1954 as the oldest residential college at the university.
The University House has undergone significant changes to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Originally designed to house academic units and later as a residence for faculty, staff, and postgraduate students, the building has transformed into a multifunctional space that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. The dormitory section where I lived serves as housing for Ph.D. Students, the rest of the building has been converted into 150 hotel-style rooms for visitors.
Designed by architect and professor Brian Lewis, the University House is recognized as a heritage site by ANU, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, and the Government of Australia.
The ceremonial opening of the University House in 1954, graced by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, marked a significant milestone in its history. Over the years, the building has adapted to changing times and needs, transitioning from the traditional Oxbridge collegiate system to that of a manor with facilities attuned to the 21st century.
The University House has been a venue for numerous academic and social gatherings, including traditional Oxbridge formal dinners and free wine tastings for Ph.D. residents on Wednesday evenings. Its illustrious history is further enriched by the distinguished individuals who have resided within its walls, such as Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
A standout moment during my time at the University House was the visit by Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in 2005, during which a memorandum of understanding was signed between ANU and universities in Copenhagen and Aarhus. It was unforgettable because I was busy writing my dissertation in my office daily from 12 noon till 5 a.m. I did not receive last-minute word about vacating the dorm premises after breakfast because Danish guests will be passing through. I was showering leisurely before noon, after waking up, minutes before the VIPs dropped by, when security knocked and slipped a note under my door, frantically instructing me to get properly dressed ASAP.
The University House has become a heritage-listed boutique hotel with various dining options and event spaces. Despite facing challenges like the hailstorm damage in January 2020, the building is resilient and undergoing restoration to continue its legacy of academic excellence and cultural significance for future generations to appreciate. As University House continues to thrive, its importance within the ANU community remains unwavering, ensuring its place in its rich history for generations to come.
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