It is with great sadness the AIRS Project announces the passing of AIRS mission visionary and founder, Team Leader Dr. Moustafa Chahine. Known affectionately as "Mous" to friends and colleagues, Mous leaves behind a distinguished legacy of science, discovery, mentorship, and deep friendship.
It was in 1978 that Mous received his earliest funding for the AIRS instrument proposal as part of The National Climate Program Act, and it was through his perseverance and dedication that the mission gained momentum and culminated in the launch of the AIRS instrument into Earth orbit on May 4, 2002.
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
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http://airs.jpl.nasa.gov/news/92