NASA's dazzling northern lights launch aims to study 'space weather'
22 February 2012, 2:19 pm
The two-stage suborbital rocket was part of a NASA-funded study into how the northern lights can affect signals from GPS satellites and other spacecraft.

NASA rocket blasts into 'gleaming' aurora
22 February 2012, 2:31 am
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A team of scientists on Saturday night launched an instrument-laden, two-stage sounding rocket arcing through shimmering green aurora, 186 miles above Earth.

NASA launches rocket from Poker Flat to collect data on aurora
21 February 2012, 9:09 pm
FAIRBANKS — Spectators within sight of the Poker Flat Research Range got two aerial shows Saturday night — active northern lights and a two-stage rocket launch timed to send 500 pounds of instrumen...

Rocket flies into the northern lights
21 February 2012, 8:46 pm
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A rocket experiment has sampled the stuff of the northern lights, adding some scientific substance to the great views we're getting from Earth and orbit.

Incredible image shows moment scientists blasted rocket into the aurora
21 February 2012, 7:13 pm
The photograph was captured as the two-stage rocket flew through the sky high above Alaska last weekend gathering data to aid scientists understanding of how the phenomenon is created.

Honor, Courage, Commitment, Popcorn: Act of Valor Wants You
21 February 2012, 3:34 pm
Act of Valor is, according to the opening titles, "based on real acts of valor," whatever that means. It stars real active-duty Navy SEALs, and, as the uniformed representative of the New York Coast Guard, 9th Regiment who introduced my screening explained, much of it was filmed with live-...

Rocket Launches Into Dazzling Northern Lights Show
21 February 2012, 6:18 am
A team of scientists launched a small rocket into an eye-popping northern lights display Saturday (Feb. 18) in an attempt to discover what makes auroras tick.

Interacting with workforce a priority for YTC commander
11 February 2012, 10:05 pm
Lt. Col. Chad Harris assumed command of Yuma Test Center in July of last year. The ensuing months were busy ones and the pace has not slackened. Making a point to visit downrange locations frequently to meet with workers, he recently paused for an interview.Q. What inspired...

Active duty, veterans get a big salute at Washington Auto Show
3 February 2012, 10:59 am
Servicemembers from throughout the National Capital Region were given a number of treats at the 2012 Washington Auto Show’s Military Day Jan 31.

Senate bill would allow hunters to use silencers
29 January 2012, 10:38 pm
A group of gun owners shoot their firearms downrange at Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area in Baldwin. A proposed Senate bill would allow hunters to equip a silencer to the end of their rifle or shotgun.