TAMSE Space Shuttle Payload

The Terrestrial and Atmospheric Multi-Spectral Explorer (TAMSE) is a small payload designed for a future space shuttle mission. TAMSE will include a multi-spectral imager and several additional experiments through NASA's Get Away Special payload program. Part of the payload has been set aside for DNA and cosmic ray experiments. The primary experiment aims to make use of an innovative and unique concept to obtain multi-spectral images of the Earth and the atmosphere. The payload will also include a conventional camera for photographing the Earth under different filters, and a small photodiode photometer. The container is a 5 cubic feet cylinder and has a weight limit of 150 pounds. We plan to have a 19" window for the optics experiments. This project is sponsored by Broward Community College and Brevard Community College, with addtional support from Texas A&M University.

TAMSE Information

• Payload Design
• Project Members
• Payload Status
• NASA's Space Shuttle Small Payloads
• NASA Shuttle Web

Links to other Space Related Information and Images

• STUDENT LAUNCH PROGRAM
• NASA Get Away Special Program at USU
• NASA Get Away Special Vortex Experiment
• International Space Station
• Astra & SEDS at Texas A&M
• Association of Amateur Astronomers at Texas A&M
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Kennedy Space Center
• Goddard Space Flight Center