1997 October 15

In this issue...

Liftoff! Cassini began its seven-year journey to Saturn October 15, leaving behind a sea of controversy that had been raised by anti-nuclear activists about its RTGs. For more details, look inside under Top Stories.

Technology

Pathfinder communications problems
Ariane 5 launch date set
India's satellite program hits glitches
Atlas, Progress launch

Policy

Line-item veto hits military space
NASA budget approved
Space station on track

Science

A wateryk, active past Mars
Organics on Jovian moons
The Pistol star shines brightly

CyberSpace

Sputnik, property rights in space, Mars and SETI...

Space Capsules

SpaceViews Event Horizon, Space Summit, new telescope, and more...