Science Projects on the ISS: NICER & CATS
2,591 views · Published 18 March 2016 · 1:00:26 · Indexed 29 September 2026
Channel: Deep Astronomy · 2016 · Science & Technology
Have you ever wondered how science missions are selected for operation on the International Space Station? What are the technical challenges for building projects that will be operated onboard and why is the ISS important for their success? Join Tony, Harley and Alberto as they discuss the scientific and technical challenges for operating a science-driven payload on the ISS with scientists who are planning, or are currently operating, instruments on the ISS: The Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) project, devoted to the study of neutron stars, and the Cloud-Aerosol Transport System (CATS), which is studying the structure of our Earth’s atmosphere. We hope you can join us live and ask questions or leave comments for our guests! Follow DeepAstronomy on Twitter: @DeepAstronomy Like DeepAstronomy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepAstronomy/ Like Space Fan News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceFan/ Follow DeepAstronomy on Google+ http://google.com/+DeepAstronomy http://google.com/+TonyDarnell We also have a great Google+ Community, come share your thoughts and join the discussion! https://plus.google.com/communities/109849939648748938781
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