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News Release from: Sensors Unlimited
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 September 2005
CEO Greg Olsen goes into space on Soyuz
Gregory H Olsen of Sensors Unlimited launched to the International Space Station on 30 September on the Soyuz TMA-7 orbital spaceflight mission from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
Gregory H Olsen, co-founder and chairman of the board of Sensors Unlimited, launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on 30 September 2005 at 11:54 PM Eastern time on the Soyuz TMA-7 orbital spaceflight mission from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The launch and return landing of Dr Olsen will be covered by NASA TV
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 24 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Scheduled coverage for the events leading up to and including the launch is available at NASA TV.
An advanced technology pioneer and renowned entrepreneur, Dr Olsen is confirmed by Space Adventures to be the world's third private space explorer and the first space tourist since the Columbia tragedy.
While in flight, Dr Olsen plans to conduct remote sensing and astronomy research projects incorporating Sensors Unlimited shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging technology.
A live webcast from the International Space Station will be available beginning 3 October 2005, through October.
To view the live coverage, go to the SensorsInc website for links and updates.
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