News: Latest – distributed around Yorkshire June 24, 2016 11:53:47 AM
CONTRACT RELEASE C16-016
N
NASA is contractually extending science operations for its Hubble Space Telescope an additional five years. The agency awarded a sole source contract extension Thursday to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy for continued Hubble science operations support at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.
This action will extend the period of performance from July 1 through June 30, 2021. The contract value will increase by approximately $196.3 million for a total contract value of $2.03 billion.
This contract extension covers the work necessary to continue the science program of the Hubble mission by the Space Telescope Science Institute.
The support includes the products and services required to execute science system engineering, science ground system development, science operations, science research, grants management and public outreach support for Hubble and data archive support for missions in the Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes.
After the final space shuttle servicing mission to the telescope in 2009, Hubble is better than ever. Hubble is expected to continue to provide valuable data into the 2020’s, securing its place in history as an outstanding general purpose observatory in areas ranging from our solar system to the distant universe.
In 2018, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will be launched into space as the premier observatory of the next decade, serving astronomers worldwide to build on Hubble’s legacy of discoveries and help unlock some of the biggest mysteries of the universe.
For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov
- Rogue landlords pay the penalty
- Boy detained after Barnsley College incident
- New students invited to Barnsley College’s Open Day
- Success for GPS dementia sufferer trackers
- NASA’s Juno Spacecraft to Risk Jupiter’s Fireworks for Science
- wathupondearne Latest news in Yorkshire: Published March 19, 2019 02:31:49 PM Laugh out loud comedy extravaganza features British comedy circuit’s top talent Prepare for a month full of chuckles, giggles and belly laughs – because April Fools Comedy Festival is back in Barnsley next month. The popular comedy extravaganza – which will take place over the course of April – returns to Barnsley town centre for its fourth year, and this year’s show promises to be the most hilarious yet. Headline acts include popular Mock the Week regular Gary Delaney – who brings his show ‘Gagster’s Paradise’ to The Civic on Friday 26 April. Glenn Moore – also a Mock the Week star – will perform at town centre sports bar The Garrison on Wednesday 10 April, while talented comedian Jessica Fostekew will appear at The Old Picture House on Sunday 7 April. Other venues to feature shows include The Electric Theatre, Annie Murray’s Irish Bar, Zinc Bar and Jock’s Cavern. Meanwhile, comedian and Barnsley lad Toby Foster -famous for his BBC Radio Sheffield Breakfast Show and role in award-winning sitcom Phoenix Nights – will host The Last Laugh Comedy Club at The Civic on Saturday 27 April. Other acts scheduled to appear include Carl Hutchinson, Bilal Zafar, Grainne Maguire, Kate Fox, The Noise Next Door, Ben van der Velde, Abigoliah Schumaun, George Egg, Steve Bugeja and Seymour Mace. A Comedy Club 4 Kids will also be held at The Civic on Wednesday 17 April, with The Lamproom Theatre hosting The Odd Couple comedy show over four nights between Tuesday 9 and Saturday April 13. The event will be presented by Love Barnsley Town Centre in association with Barnsley Council and XPO Logistics. Full details of the acts and ticket details can be found at www.aprilfoolscomedyfestival.com. You can also follow Love Barnsley Town Centre on Facebook and Twitter for more information. This event is linked to Town Spirit. We’re committed to making Barnsley better; creating a vibrant, family friendly town centre, full of opportunity and potential.
- Mexborough South Yorkshire
- Four arrested in connection to post office robbery
- Rotherham’s new Children and Young Persons Officer
- Armed robbery at South Anston Post Office
- Be an angel and support Rotherham’s community arts project
- Independent investigation reports by RMBC
- High Street Wath 1950
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s exotic safari themed weddings
- ROTHERHAM BY-ELECTION
- Sport stars step up to stamp out hate crime
- Young people’s jobs boost
- What’s On At Montgomery Hall – Wath
- Teenager injured in Swinton collision
- Day of action disrupting criminal activity and protecting vulnerable people
- Rotherham Leisure Complex celebrates 10th birthday
- Vehicle impounded after persistent offending
- Prison for man who stole from his own family.
- Strikes affect Northern and Southern Networks
- Forgotten Mighty Ironworks of Milton to be uncovered
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s giraffe’s star in awareness campaign
- Learn something new with Adult Skills and Community Learning
- Two jailed following burglary in Barnsley
- Story of the Oaks Colliery Disaster
- A ROTHERHAM TRAGEDY
- Barnsley parents urged to fill out survey regarding 30 hours free childcare plans
- Have your say on report for Barnsley’s Pharmacy services
- Consultation on home to school transport
- Smoking stubbed out in Rotherham
- Prison sentence for Barnsley drug dealer
- Officer dragged by car in Conisbrough – did you see anything?
- Community Speed Watch relaunched following requests from the public
- Goldthorpe disused railway site transformation project begins
- Police op tackles drugs, weapons and badger baiting
- Attempted burglary of Rotherham pensioner – can you help?