IAF NEWS Friday 21 September 2012

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IAF NEWS Friday 21 September 2012
A daily roundup of space news brought to you from the International Astronautical Federation


Cassini scientist for a day competition 2012

The 2012 edition of the ’Cassini Scientist for a Day’ competition is now open to entry from students. The competition is designed to give the participants a taste of life as a scientist. Students are invited to submit a 500-word essay explaining their choice of one of three targets to be imaged by the Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn.

http://www.esa.int/esaSC/SEM1JMDY37H_index_0.html


Protection for Moon, Mars astronauts eyed

Rocks on the Moon or Mars could be used to build shelters to possibly protect astronauts from dangerous cosmic radiation, European researchers say. German scientists working with the European Space Agency have tested how well stone slabs can protect against radiation, a release from the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research said Monday.

http://www.moondaily.com/reports/Protection_for_Moon_Mars_astron


Pakistan joins hands with developed states to explore space prospects

Representatives from Canada, Malaysia, Ukraine, Nigeria, Egypt, United Nations and Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organisation showed up for the National Space Conference (September 17-19) organised by Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).



http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-o

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