WebTHEMIS was originally scheduled to launch on 19 October 2006. Owing to delays caused by workmanship problems with Delta II second stages — an issue that also affected the previous mission, STEREO — the THEMIS launch was delayed to 15 February 2007. Due to weather conditions occurring on 13 February 2007, fueling of the second stage was …

Web2001 Mars Odyssey is a robotic spacecraft orbiting the planet Mars.The project was developed by NASA, and contracted out to Lockheed Martin, with an expected cost for the entire mission of US$297 million.Its mission is to use spectrometers and a thermal imager to detect evidence of past or present water and ice, as well as study the planet's geology …

WebKey: The names of the generally accepted Olympians are given in bold font. Key: The names of the twelve first-generation Titans have a green background.. See also. Greek mythology; List of Greek mythological figures

WebAsparagaceae, known as the asparagus family, is a family of flowering plants, placed in the order Asparagales of the monocots. The family name is based on the edible garden asparagus, Asparagus officinalis.Those who live in the temperate climates may be surprised to learn that this family includes both common garden plants as well as common …

WebIn Greek mythology, the Titanomachy (/ ˌ t aɪ t ə ˈ n ɒ m ə k i / Greek: Τιτανομαχία Titanomakhia, "Titan battle") was a ten-year series of battles fought in Ancient Thessaly, consisting of most of the Titans (the older generation of gods, based on Mount Othrys) fighting against the Olympians (the younger generations, who would come to reign on …

WebShe is said sometimes to be the daughter of Zeus and Themis and sister of Dike and Eunomia. Her Roman equivalent was Pax. Eirene was particularly well regarded by the citizens of Athens. After a naval victory over Sparta in 375 BC, the Athenians established a cult for Peace, erecting altars to her.

WebSince 1945, NACA (NASA's predecessor) and, since 1958, NASA have conducted the X-Plane Program. The program was originally intended to create a family of experimental aircraft not intended for production beyond the limited number of each design built solely for flight research. The first X-Plane, the Bell X-1, was the first rocket-powered airplane to …

WebFamily. According to Apollodorus, Asia was the wife of the Titan Iapetus, and mother of Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus and Menoetius although Hesiod gave the name of another Oceanid, Clymene, as their mother. It is ... Themis: Atlas: Menoetius: Prometheus

WebThe NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal is an award of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration established in 1991. The medal is awarded to both civilian members of NASA and military astronauts.. To be awarded the medal, a NASA employee must make substantial contributions characterized by a substantial and significant improvement in …

WebIn Greek mythology, Peitho (Ancient Greek: Πειθώ, romanized: Peithō, lit. 'Persuasion' or 'winning eloquence') is the goddess who personifies persuasion and seduction.Her Roman equivalent is Suada or Suadela. She is the goddess of charming speech. She is typically presented as an important companion of Aphrodite.Her opposite is Bia, the …