BioSCape

Nasa turns its gaze from space to the Western and Eastern Cape in new biodiversity project

Nasa technology used to study outer space is now being turned downwards towards the Western and Eastern Cape to scan one of the most unique biodiversity hotspots on the planet — the Greater Cape Floristic Region (GCFR), described as the most difficult place on Earth to study biodiversity. Read more

BioSCape 10/26/23 Mission Daily Schedule

BioSCape Plan of the Day

Thursday, 26 October (All times local)

Announcements: 
- Signature Flight Support has received three tankers of jet fuel today and now projects that fuel availability will not impact BioSCape flight operations. 
- Box 9 midday when weather clears is the highest priority target for both aircraft.

Schedule:
NASA JSC G-V -- Science Flight #4
NASA LaRC G-III -- Science Flight #3

 

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