Radio Solar Telescope Network Radio Solar Telescope Network The Radio Solar Telescope Network (RSTN) is a network of solar observatories maintained and operated by the 557th Weather Wing, ACC. The RSTN consists of ground-based observatories in Australia, Italy, Massachusetts, New Mexico and Hawaii. It became apparent in the early 1960s that certain space weather events might interfere with the stated U.S. objective of a manned mission to the moon. In particular, the sun emits continuous electromagnetic energy and electrically charged particles, which can cause disturbances in the near-Earth environment and disrupt satellite communications. Foremost among these concerns was the possibility of a geomagnetic storm
First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong for a man, one giant leap for mankind." The historic nature of the event means that Armstrong must adapt to being one of the most famous men on the planet, a peculiar situation which the astronaut finds challenging. Given the gravity of the Apollo program and the sacrifices made so that the lunar mission succeeded, Armstrong feels determined to make sure that his status as the 'first man on the moon' is never exploited for anyone's petty gain. Interested in spreading his knowledge to younger generations, he eschews a celebrity status by serving as a lecturer in engineering at the