The CONtinuous CAMera (CONCAM) sky monitoring project's main goal is to create a useful continuous record of the night sky (Nemiroff & Rafert 1999, PASP). In its current implementation, a camera denoted CONCAM2 mates a Fisheye lens to a CCD camera under the control of a laptop computer. These components are housed in a weatherproof plastic case similar in size to a large briefcase. CONCAM2 is designed to be bolted to a rooftop and connected to power and Ethernet. When running it creates a series of files totaling about 500 Megabytes a single night. Scientific objectives of the CONCAM project include the tracking of bright stars and highly variable phenomena such as novae, supernovae, optical counterparts to gamma-ray bursts. Astronomers might be interested in CONCAM images, however, for information they provide about weather and seeing conditions. CONCAM images will be uploaded soon after being acquired to a publicly accessible web page which can be inspected by astronomers in neighboring domes, astronomers attempting to observe from a remote location, or others generally interested in observing site conditions on any particular date and time. CONCAM data is considered public domain immediately upon recording. Discoveries may be made with CONCAM data even without our knowledge.

This website is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each planet and the major moons in our solar system. Each page has my text and NASA's images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.

The Spaceward Foundation is a public-funds non-profit organization dedicated to furthering space science and technology in the public mindshare and in educational curriculums. We believe that expanding mankind's habitat is essential to its survival, and that the most effective way to induce long-term change is through education. We intend to pursue our goal by creating inspiring engineering challenges, and engaging both educational and private industry groups in an effort to achieve them. Our first program, Elevator:2010, is a public challenge centered around the Space Elevator concept, offering a substantial prize for the first laser-powered tether climbing demonstration that can meet specific criteria.

USRA provides a mechanism through which universities can cooperate effectively with one another, with the government, and with other organizations to further space science and technology, and to promote education in these areas. Its mission is carried out through the institutes, centers, divisions, and programs that are described in this website. Administrative and scientific personnel now number about 420. A unique feature of USRA is its system of Science Councils, which are standing panels of scientific experts who provide program guidance in specific areas of research. Most of USRA's activities are funded by grants and contracts from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Universities Space Research Association was incorporated in 1969 in the District of Columbia as a private nonprofit corporation under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences.

GRACE, twin satellites launched in March 2002, are making detailed measurements of Earth's gravity field which will lead to discoveries about gravity and Earth's natural systems. These discoveries could have far-reaching benefits to society and the world's population.

The National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) provides multidiscipline data and information services, including a large digital data archive from past NASA space science missions along with directories, catalogs, and access to widely distributed science data resources. The NSSDC is responsible for the long term archiving and preservation of all space science data. The NSSDC works closely in federation with the other Office of Space Science (OSS) sponsored discipline data centers. This federation is responsible for providing a coherent and coordinated OSS-wide data environment to improve quality, accessibility, and usability of NASAs space data holdings for scientists, educators, and the general public.

The National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) collects, evaluates, and disseminates nuclear physics data for basic nuclear research and for applied nuclear technologies. The NNDC is a worldwide resource for nuclear data. The information available to the users of NNDC services is the product of the combined efforts of the NNDC and cooperating data centers and other interested groups, both in the United States and worldwide.