NASA's microwave probe MAP to take 'baby picture' of the universe

A $145 million NASA mission scheduled for launch at the end of this month could help scientists determine the content, shape and history of the universe - and even its ultimate fate. The Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) is designed to capture the afterglow of the "Big Bang," the universe's fiery...

Subscription Required

 

This content requires a subscription to one of the Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) bundles.

Schedule a demo today to find out how you can access this content and similar content related to your area of the global aviation industry.

Already an AWIN subscriber? Login

 

Did you know?  Aviation Week has won top honors multiple times in the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards, the business-to-business media equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes.