AURORA OUTLOOK: Earth is inside a solar wind stream flowing from a coronal hole on the Sun. So far geomagnetic activity remains low, but it could increase during the days ahead as solar wind gusts buffet Earth's magnetic field. The strongest gusts are expected on Jan. 23rd and 24th. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras.

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ESA published the entire transcript about the January 15 ONLINE CHAT with Frank De Winne.

Chat was held in English, Dutch and French languages and you can find it on the ESA web site. I asked to Frank a few questions...

Starshine 3 Re-entry Bulletin - January 21, 2003 (16:13UT)

Starshine 3 burned up in the the earth's upper atmosphere sometime between 0504 and 0534 UTC today. It had made 7434 revolutions around the earth between the date of its launch from Kodiak, Alaska, on September 29, 2001, and its fiery end on January 21, 2003.....

Students, do you know a great teacher? You can nominate your teacher to be an Astronaut Educator. Teachers, do you dream of an out-of-this-world classroom experience? You can apply for the Astronaut Educator program. NASA is looking for Educator Astronauts, with expertise in K-12 education, to help develop new ways to inspire the next generation of explorers. Educator Astronauts will be fully qualified members of NASA's Astronaut Corps, and will train as Mission Specialists.

http://edspace.nasa.gov/home.html

Today 01/21/2003 @ 9:39am CST

The crew aboard STS-107 will be doing a live interview with Isreali Prime minister and selected cabnet members on NASA TV.......

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STS-107 Live Interview