This page will serve as the launch point for interacting with CosmoCam. There is more info about the system hardware at the bottom of the page.

Observing Video Stream:

*** NOT ACTIVE***The live video stream is being carried in Flash format. Flash video is available on most of the world's computers so it makes it easier for people to participate. The Flash video works over both broadband and dial-up internet connections.

Control Interface:

The control interface is the web page designed to allow students to participate in the CosmoCam experience. It will allow participants to view the flight schedule as well as monitor their respective time slot for actively controlling CosmoCam. Click image...

Note: John DeMar, of the National Scientific Balloon Facility, will be our Ground Control Officer (GCO) for this flight. John will be in charge of ground station operations during integration and flight. He will be assisted by remote operators from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.

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Below are model images showing the locations of the various sensors that generate the data displayed in the control page. There are temperature (RTD or Resistance Temperature Device), pressure and vibration sensors on board.

VideoCam

Electronics Box

Telescope