posted 07-19-2007 03:51 PM               

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NASA Launches Interactive Online Tour of the Space Station

The International Space Station is now accessible in cyberspace. On Thursday, NASA launched its Interactive Space Station Reference Guide, a new tool that features an in-depth look inside and outside of the orbiting laboratory that has never before been seen. It is available online at: www.nasa.gov/station

The guide provides an up-to-date interactive overview of the station's complex configuration, design and component systems. It includes a video introduction and narration by NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, who lived aboard the station for six months as an Expedition 9 science officer and flight engineer.

Other features on NASA's new interactive guide include:

• How space station crews live in space: how they eat, sleep and exercise while in orbit.
  
• How the station complex is built and operates, including a reference guide for learning about each of the station's components.
  
• A 360-degree tour of the station with a view of each of the station's pressurized modules.
  
• A library of printable fact sheets providing up-to-date information about the station.

The station's assembly and maintenance in orbit, long-duration spaceflight experience gained aboard the complex, and research into the effects of long spaceflights contribute to NASA's plans for future missions to return to the moon and travel beyond.

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posted 10-03-2007 04:44 PM               

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Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced the winners of the 2007 MAX Awards. Now in its fifth year, the global awards program recognizes innovative applications of Adobe software for creating engaging experiences. Adobe received nearly 600 entries from 30 countries in seven categories. Finalists in these categories also competed for a People’s Choice Award selected by the MAX attendees.

"The MAX Awards recognize the incredibly innovative work our customers do with Adobe technologies," said Kevin Lynch, senior vice president and chief software architect. "The awards not only highlight some of the best designers and developers around the world but their work also serves as inspiration for others in the community and teams here at Adobe, often pushing the edges of what's possible in our software."

Winners were announced last night at a ceremony at MAX 2007.

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In the Public Sector category the winner was NASA for its International Space Station: An Interactive Reference Guide

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Winners and finalists for the 2007 MAX Awards were selected by a team of Adobe judges. Selection criteria included innovation, application of technology, brand building and business impact and benefits.

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posted 10-03-2007 08:17 PM               

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Scott Schneeweis