Host: Tiffany Nail
Launch Services Support Specialist
Mission Overview:
Learn all about this mission to understand and protect our home planet's atmosphere during this live webcast from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Event Began: July 8, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. EDT
Overview:
How do you prepare a rocket and spacecraft for the stresses of launch and life in space? Dovale will explain launch processing and key events to look for during the countdown.
Overview:
Aura will carry four instruments, each designed to survey different aspects of Earth's atmosphere. Dr. DeCola will explain the science and technology behind this fascinating mission. + View Dr. DeCola's presentation + Read Transcript
Overview:
Tanner will describe the upcoming mission and introduce the Aura spacecraft, a next generation Earth-observing satellite that aims to answer fundamental questions about Earth's atmosphere. + View Mr. Tanner's presentation + Read Transcript
Prize Winners:
Rich from Elk Grove
Yavor from Swarthmore
The above Grand Prize winners each received an Aura program package comprising an official launch poster, mission fact sheet, patch and lapel pin.