the space test program ( stp ) is the primary provider of spaceflight for the united states department of defense ( dod ) space science and technology community .

stp is conducted by the advanced systems and development directorate , a directorate of the space and missile systems center of the united states air force .

stp provides spaceflight via the international space station , piggybacks , secondary payloads and dedicated launch services .

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space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 12 flight test plan for conducting test flights
the space test program is a defense department effort to field and evaluate space capabilities quickly , providing faster response for changing military needs .
temperature - - - temperature ranges for storage of test components and controls and for test performance are defined by the manufacturer to maintain test integrity . extreme temperatures can degrade reagents and test components , impact reaction times , cause premature expiration of test kits , and affect the test results .
stpsat 6 is a planned experimental spacecraft for the department of defense ' s space test program ( stp ) .
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the programme conducts space test missions to accelerate the dod’s space technology transformation and reduce development risk .
test kits or instruments , supplies not provided with the test , control and calibration materials , inventory requirements for anticipated test volume ( including seasonal testing ) , and the shelf life of test components and supplies .
under the terms of the contract , snc’s space systems will develop and build stpsat - 5 satellite for the dod’s space test program ( stp ) .
lighting - - - inadequate lighting can negatively affect specimen collection , test performance , and interpretation of test results .
july 8 , 2011 , marked the final launch of the space shuttle program .
out - of - control recovery test program . in total , hadfield has flown over 70 different types of aircraft .
the canadian space agency ( csa ) does not recommend any particular program of study .
stpsat - 6 will also include eight secondary payloads from the space test program office , national nuclear security administration , nasa , and other dod agencies .
figure 3 : external interfaces with the stp - siv spacecraft are rigorously defined ( image credit : batc , dod space test program , ref . 7 )
the flight test plan may be included as part of the applicant ' s program management plan or may be a separate document .
presidential youth fitness program . the presidential youth fitness program , launched in september 2012 , is a comprehensive program that provides training and resources to schools for assessing , tracking , and recognizing youth fitness . the program promotes ( more . . . )
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 11 program management plan for launch facility and launch vehicles
the flight test plan may be included as part of the proposed transferee ' s program management plan or may be a separate document .
the process of testing and adjusting an instrument or test system to provide a known relationship between the value of the substance being measured by the test and the test systemís measurement response . a calibration check is a mechanism to be sure the test system has remained stable and the results remain accurate
cost considerations . a fiscal assessment of testing is part of a good management program . before offering a new test , consider the level of reimbursement and factors that contribute to total test cost . these factors include :
the hubble space telescope is launched into space aboard space shuttle discovery , april 24 , 1990 . enlarge image
( 3 ) the test record must show the date and time of the test , the initials of the tester and the levels or condition found .
a worker may enter the confined space only if the atmosphere of the confined space has been tested immediately before entry and the test results confirm that the confined space contains clean respirable air .
internal , procedural , or built - in controls - - - evaluate whether certain aspects of the test system are working properly . they are designed to verify that the test system is working as expected , that sufficient specimen was added and , for unitized test devices , whether it migrated through the test strip properly . certain test systems might have electronic internal controls to monitor electronic functions .
in conducting exercises to test the plan and reporting in relation to those exercises .
nov . 19 , 1999 : china successfully test launches the unmanned shenzhou 1 .
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several astronauts and cosmonauts—including first man in space yuri gagarin—have died during training flights in jets or ground training accidents or routine travel for their space program .
october 7 , 2014 congratulations cltp5 graduates ! the seven participants completed the training program . the program was funded by sakura rubber company , ltd .
pretest information - - - discuss factors , test limitations , or medical indications that can affect test results with the patient , as appropriate , and provide pertinent information such as pamphlets supplied by the test manufacturer , when specified in the product insert .
the space test program has a rich history of providing support to continue our nation’s leadership in delivering enhanced space capability to protect our military men and women , which is in perfect alignment with our goals at sierra nevada corporation .
the primary payload for the stp - s26 mission is the stpsat - 2 spacecraft , built for the air force by ball aerospace & technologies corp . of boulder , colo . stpsat - 2 uses the first production version of the space test program - standard interface vehicle , a 110 - kilogram satellite platform designed to host the majority of the experiments considered for launch by the space test program , said ken reese , the air force’s stpsat - 2 program manager .
the satellite will also host seven department of defense space experiment review board ( serb ) payloads from the space test program office . among them is an experimental nnsa payload called senser . the senser payload will test critical technologies in the space environment before production and integration into the next generation of systems to reduce the development risk for future nuclear explosion detection sensors .
nov . 15 , 1988 : the soviet union launches its buran space shuttle on its only flight , an unpiloted test .
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 9 . 04 fees for applications for space licences
based on the success of these cansat activities , the cansat leader training program was established in 2010 to foster the development of space engineering program leaders through the cansat development process . more about cltp
for more information about space industry sectors , please refer to the space report : the authoritative guide to global space activity .
the dulles , virginia - based company will provide “integration and early on - orbit support” for the pentagon’s space test program satellite - 6 ( stpsat - 6 ) , according to a pentagon press release .
document 30 : h . d . wagoner , national security agency , space surveillance sigint program , 1980 . secret .
imesa - r is the reflight mission of the space test program - integrated miniaturized electrostatic analyzer – a space weather system comprising four low - cost instruments to measure plasma densities and energies to improve forecast models for the ionosphere and spacecraft charging effects .
document 45 : directorate of intelligence , central intelligence agency , soviet reusable space systems program : implications for space operations in the 1990s , september 1988 . secret .
this framework was selected because it is useful for identifying barriers and facilitators of program quality , thereby suggesting targets for program - enhancing interventions . as depicted in
preparations before performing patient testing are a critical element in producing quality results . paying attention to test orders , properly identifying and preparing the patient , collecting a good quality specimen , and setting up the test system and testing area all contribute to reliable test results .
the space foundation embraces the entire global space community . we are a leader in space awareness activities , industry services , research and analysis for the global space industry and educational programs that bring space into the classroom . we are one of the few space - related organizations that address the totality of the space community . the space foundation annually conducts the premier space industry event , the space symposium , and other focused events .
when the test is complete , interpret the results according to instructions in the product insert ( including the quick reference guide ) . test results are of the following two types :
document 15 : central intelligence agency , the soviet man in space program , march 1 , 1968 . classification not available .
9 . 2 initial determination 9 . 3 prohibited entry 9 . 4 control of hazards 9 . 5 confined space entry program
presidential youth fitness program : promoting health and activity for america ' s youth .
the new physical education : a program of naturalized activities for education toward citizenship .
november 19 , 2013 - the 2nd annoucement of the 5th cansat leader training program is released . - the background assessment test is now available . - faq was updated !
highlight key steps in the procedure ( e . g . , test incubation time ) ;
the cansat leader training program ( cltp ) is a training course that was established for participants to experience the entire cycle of cansat development from the design to launch of model rockets . through the program , you will learn the space technology and teaching methods utilized in space engineering . [ program description ] | [ how to apply ]
the space foundation created introduction to space activities , a broad educational and informative tool for individuals interested in learning more about space activities . this introduction includes basic information about the mechanics of space activities and the space industry .
nasa’s space test program is dedicated to fly small payloads loaded with different technical and other demonstrations to space for assessments in the space environment . a number of stp payloads have already been flown in the past including department of defense , university and nasa experiments . the stp - h4 payload will include eight experiments .
document 44 : director of intelligence , central intelligence agency , soviet scientific space program : gaining prestige , january 1988 . secret .
two years later , cia analysts returned to a subject that had concerned them in the early years of the soviet space program — although with more urgency . a january 1988 paper ( document 44 ) , soviet scientific space program : gaining prestige , examined four projected soviet scientific space missions — astronomy , lunar and planetary , solar - terrestrial physics , and biomedical — and their role in gaining international prestige for the soviet space program .
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 04b standard space licence conditions  all licence holders
two catastrophic space shuttle accidents killed 14 people , by far the deadliest of space accidents .
document 2 : office of scientific intelligence , central intelligence agency , the soviet space research program , monograph iv : space vehicles , february 26 , 1960 . classification not available .
the employer must assign overall responsibility for administration of the confined space entry program to a person or persons adequately trained to do so .
( 4 ) test results , other than continuous monitoring results , must be posted without delay at all points of entry to the confined space .
evaluating the benefits of a particular test . evaluate the test system , its intended use , performance characteristics , and the population to be tested when assessing whether to introduce waived testing or a new waived test . information for this evaluation can be obtained from the test manufacturer ' s product insert ( table 7 ) or by speaking with the manufacturer ' s technical representatives . specific considerations include :
the space test program – houston 5 payload belongs to a nasa / dod program dedicated to flying small payloads loaded with different technical demonstrations & observation payloads to space to further the development , evaluation and advancement of new technologies for the future of spaceflight . a number of stp payloads have already been flown in the past including department of defense , university and nasa experiments .
april 25 , 1990 : the space shuttle discovery releases the hubble space telescope into earth orbit .
feb . 3 , 1995 : the space shuttle discovery launches anddocks with the mir space station .
document 5 : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate , the soviet space program , december 5 , 1962 . classification not available .
performance characteristics - - - assess the information on performance provided by the test manufacturer or published data . review data that includes the test ' s accuracy , precision , sensitivity , specificity , and interferences .
abide by expiration dates and discard expired reagents and test kits as soon as the expiration date elapses .
“in some cases , more time in physical education leads to improved grades and standardized test scores . ”
october 10 , 2013 the first annoucement of the 5th cansat leader training program is released .
designating an appropriately trained person , who understands the responsibilities and impact of changing from one test system to another , to discuss new products with sales representatives . uninformed personnel might mistakenly use a promotional test kit , provided by a distributor or manufacturer ' s representative , for patient testing without realizing the consequences of test substitution .
a self - contained test device to which a specimen is added directly and in which all steps of the testing process occur . a unitized device is used for a single test and must be discarded after testing .
while virgin has not committed to a flight date now for its first astronauts — the company had projected 2015 before the crash — virgin has expressed commitment to continuing its test program , despite the tragedy .
upon successful completion of the basic training program , candidates are officially given the title of astronaut .
if a discrepancy is identified between the patient ' s test results and the clinical information or if the results are invalid or otherwise compromised , testing should be repeated . results should not be reported until the problem is resolved . follow the steps in the product insert to resolve problems with test results . unitized test system instructions usually suggest repeating the test with a new device and referring to qc or trouble - shooting procedures . if repeat testing does not resolve the problem , contact the manufacturer or product technical representative . quantitative results can be obtained that are beyond the measuring range of the instrument or test device . each site should have documentation of quantitative test measuring ranges and a procedure for handling test results that are beyond the reportable ranges , either low or high .
space test program - houston 4 - firestation ( stp - h4 - firestation ) is critical to understand the discharge mechanism that allows lightning to occur . runaway relativistic electron avalanche models that are thought to generate gamma ray flashes observed from space may be intimately linked to the mechanisms that cause lightning in the first place .
follow the instructions in the most current manufacturer ' s product insert , without modification , when performing the test . changes to the timing of the test or physical alteration of the test components ( e . g . , cutting test cards or strips to increase the number of specimens tested per kit ) are examples of modifications . if modified , tests are no longer waived tests and become subject to the more stringent clia requirements for nonwaived testing .
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 05 applications for grant of space licences ( act s 23 )
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 07 applications for transfer of space licences ( act s 23 )
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 5 . 01 other criteria for authorising returns of overseas - launched space objects
june 18 , 1983 : sally ride aboard the space shuttle challenger becomes the first american woman in space .
while the soviet space nies generally discussed above covered the whole range of soviet space programs , other intelligence community or dod products focused specifically on military space programs .
the space based space surveillance ( sbss ) system’s first ‘pathfinder’ satellite provides one of the few space - based sensors in the u . s . air force space surveillance network ( ssn ) with the ability to detect debris , spacecraft or other distant space objects without interference from weather , atmosphere or time of day . others include air force technical training renewal ( attr ) and geosynchronous space situational awareness program ( gssap ) .
document 10 : office of scientific intelligence , central intelligence agency , new space facilities at the tyuratam missile test center , october 14 , 1964 . top secret codeword .
the dsac demonstration unit and payload are to be hosted on a spacecraft provided by surrey satellite technologies u . s . of englewood , colorado , and lofted spaceward as part of the u . s . air force ' s space test program ( stp ) - 2 mission aboard a space x falcon 9 heavy booster .
there were several unsuccessful initiatives during the clinton administration to develop a replacement for the space shuttle as a way of carrying humans and cargo into space . most notable was the x - 33 single - stage - to - orbit program , which pushed the limits of technological readiness and ultimately was canceled without a test flight .
document 11 : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 65 , the soviet space program , january 27 , 1965 , secret .
document 18 : director of central intelligence national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 71 , the soviet space program , july 1 , 1971 . top secret .
each training program should be under the direction of a project director who is responsible for the program . the project director ' s role is to provide leadership and to ensure the usefulness of appropriate worker health and safety training programs . s / he should enact a plan for quality assurance and program evaluation .
consider the adequacy and appropriateness of the facilities and resources for supporting the training program . these include :
the challenge for both sides was determining where to go next . while the americans eventually pursued the development of the space shuttle , the soviets embarked on a program to place crews in space for extended periods of time by building the salyut series of orbital space stations .
humidity - - - unusually high , low , or extreme fluctuations in humidity can cause deterioration of reagents and test components , affect the rate of chemical reactions and specimen interaction , or make test endpoints blurred and difficult to read .
this research paper examines four projected future soviet scientific space missions — astronomy , lunar and planetary , solar - terrestrial physics , and biomedical — and their role in gaining international prestige for the soviet scientific space program .
physically active play allows children to test and develop all types of motor skills . it promotes significant health and wellbeing benefits . centres that were found to have a high - quality , play - based learning program incorporated :
the product insert should explain when supplemental testing is needed to confirm a waived test result or when the test is to be used as part of a multitest algorithm . a confirmatory test could be a different waived test ( performed at the testing site or another cw site ) or a nonwaived test performed by a clia - certified referral laboratory ( 37 ) ( table 11 ) . when nonwaived confirmatory testing is needed , the patient can be sent to another facility for specimen collection and testing , or the specimen can be collected at the cw site and sent to a referral laboratory .
this nie supersedes the 1962 estimate on the soviet space program , and reflects both increased u . s . intelligence capabilities and additional soviet space activities . the body of the estimate concerns the soviet space record ( including lunar and planetary probes , manned space flight , and strategic reconnaissance ) , factors affecting future prospects , and the outlook for the program . its annexes include summaries of soviet space launchings through 1964 , the principal types of vehicles and techniques employed in soviet space projects , and an assortment of additional topics ( in annex c ) .
government programs include the agencia espacial brasileira ( aeb ) and the alcântara space centre . brazil’s strategy for space is outlined in its 2005 national program of space activities ( pnae ) 9 - year plan . brazil’s stated aim is to develop and use space technology to address its national needs , while contributing to the improvement of its citizens’ quality of life . brazil also actively participates in international space programs . beginning in 1988 , brazil and china established an ongoing space relationship centered on the joint china - brazil earth resources satellite ( cbers ) program .
document 16a : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 69 , the soviet space program , june 19 , 1969 . top secret .
document 38b : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 83 , the soviet space program , july 19 , 1983 . top secret .
feb . 11 , 1970 : japan ' s lambda 4 rocket launches a japanese test satellite , ohsumi into orbit .
navy at strike test directorate at the patuxent river naval air station . his accomplishments from 1989 to 1992 included testing the
the trainer evaluates test performance , provides feedback and additional instruction , and follow - up evaluations to ensure effective training .
instructions for ordering additional tests , contact information for the referral laboratory used , and examples of completed test request forms .
a program management plan that is in accordance with regulation 3 . 08 and approved by the minister ; and
this report is an assessment of the soviet earth resources satellite program . it examines the manned and unmanned photographic programs , the unmanned multispectral scanner program , the ocean remote sensing program , and issues of international data sharing . included is a comparison of the capability and applications of the soviet and u . s . programs .
document 14a : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 67 , the soviet space program , march 2 , 1967 . top secret codeword .
china did a successful anti - satellite test on one of its own machines in 2007 , drawing the concern of international space authorities as a debris cloud of hundreds of pieces spread into orbit . five years later , the international space station had to take evasive maneuvers to put enough of a safe distance between it and one of the pieces from that test .
quality control and evaluation . the project director should develop and maintain a written quality control and evaluation plan . at least annually , the project director should conduct or have someone else conduct a written program quality control audit based upon that plan . program modifications to address identified deficiencies , relevant new standards or regulations , or new training methods should be documented , approved and implemented . the audit and program modification documents should be maintained by the training provider . program quality control audits should follow the guidance in section five : training program quality control .
- in addition to sorce lasting well beyond its expected lifetime , the tcte team is benefitting from another advantage . the tim instrument for the tcte project was one of several instruments launched aboard the u . s . air force space test program satellite - 3 ( ors - 3 ) .
the china national space administration ( cnsa ) is the national agency for china to co - ordinate its space activities . in contrast to most other space agencies worldwide , the organization is not involved with the international space station and , in fact , has a small space station of its own .
this document categorizes the elements into six sections : staffing ; training facilities and the learning environment ; training course materials and content ; training and overall program evaluation ; training program quality control ; and specific populations to consider .
test procedures or work instructions ( e . g . , written procedures specific to the cw site and current product inserts )
the pentagon said it was aware of reports predicting another test , but declined comment on what it called “intelligence matters . ”
russia’s space program is organized around the state corporation roscosmos , which was established in 2015 on the basis of the now - defunct federal space agency , and before that , the soviet space program ( 1957 - 1991 ) . a branch of russia’s armed forces ( russian aerospace forces or vks ) is dedicated to all military satellites , launch facilities , and space situational awareness ( ssa ) programs . russia owns one of the largest fleets of spacecraft in orbit . the agency focuses on human spaceflight , space sciences , communications , remote sensing , and navigation . the soviet / russian space program was responsible for many firsts in space , including the first satellite , sputnik 1 , the first animal , first man , and first woman in space and in earth orbit , and the first spacewalk , as well as records for the longest flight and amount of time in space .
qualified level : is attained after successful completion of the nasa astronaut basic training program or equivalent . the astronaut is then deemed fully qualified and awaits a space mission assignment .
the start date for flights has been pushed back several times . branson originally predicted that virgin galactic would be flying customers into space by 2007 . development headaches , a 2007 fatal explosion during a ground test and a tragic test - flight crash in october 2014 are some of the things that have delayed work .
work space - - - work surfaces should be stable and level and be able to be adequately disinfected ; work space should be adequate in size for patient confidentiality , ease of specimen collection , test performance , and storage of supplies and records .
the susan harwood training grant program provides funds for developing training materials and providing training to workers and / or employers to recognize , avoid , abate , and prevent safety and health hazards in their workplaces . the program emphasizes :
robinson le . effect of a mastery climate motor program on object control skills and perceived physical competence in preschoolers .
civil space includes all non - defense government space activities , primarily those of the national aeronautics and space administration ( nasa ) and the national oceanic and atmospheric administration ( noaa ) .
• the stpsat - 3 spacecraft was deployed ~ 12 minutes after lift - off at an altitude of about 500 km . the minotaur ' s upper stage then executed a pre - planned collision avoidance maneuver before starting deployment of 28 cubesats sponsored by the ors office , the u . s . air force smc ' s ( space and missile systems center ) space test program , and nasa ' s educational launch of nanosatellites ( elana ) program ( ref . 10 ) .
the mission will be the 26th launched by the air force’s space test program , which coordinates launches for experimental payloads from across the u . s . government . seven satellites encompassing 16 experiments are now fully integrated and encapsulated atop a minotaur 4 launch vehicle counting down the final days until launch from kodiak launch complex in alaska , said air force lt . col . tim cole , the mission’s launch vehicle program manager .
space weather refers to any anomalies caused by the sun that affect near - earth space as well as earth’s upper atmosphere .
affiliations : royal military college club ; society of experimental test pilots ; canadian aeronautics and space institute , honourary patron of lambton college ; trustee of lakefield college school ; board member of vintage wings of canada , president of the association of space explorers .
- - - evaluate staff for color - blindness because this can limit their ability to interpret test results based on color endpoints .
test orders - - - cw sites performing various waived tests should routinely confirm that the written test order is correct . if there is a question , check with the ordering clinician . standing orders for certain tests might apply , but they should be documented .
ssau , through 5 - year national space programs , ( today in the fifth national space program for the period 2013 - 2017 ) ensures the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes , coordinates research and development work on design , production and testing of space technologies , including interests of national security and defense , and ensures the application , support , and improvement of objects of space activities . ssau also carries out international space activities in accordance with international treaties signed by the state and performs other functions in space activities pursuant to ukrainian legislation .
( 2 ) each confined space test must be carried out by a qualified person who has training and experience to calibrate , operate and monitor testing equipment and interpret readings from the testing equipment .
most space activities are inherently dual - use . in the u . s . , government space programs are separated as either civil or national security ; however , space programs in other nations rarely have such distinctions . many countries carry out military space activities in conjunction with civilian space activities . the information in this segment is focused on the publicly recognized space activities of other nations .
the following content was provided by doug rowland , and is maintained in a database by the iss program science office .
finally , the appendices of the document provide grantees with additional resource materials and information for the development of their program .
project directors should maintain a written quality assessment and control plan that considers the adequacy and appropriateness of the overall program .
4 % is the voluntary turnover rate at sas institute , thanks in part to a highly effective employee wellness program .
nelnet asks departing employees in exit interviews what they will miss most . the number one answer : the wellness program .
nevertheless , the soviet robotic space program advanced by learning from and adapting to u . s . achievements . anticipating the success of the u . s . viking mission , the soviet academy of sciences decided to abandon mars as a priority and see how the american program would develop . the open and predictable nature of the u . s . space program gave soviet scientists an opportunity to find their own niche with realistic projects that would have a scientific impact and avoid direct competition .
document 14b : director of central intelligence , memorandum to holders , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 67 , the soviet space program , april 4 , 1968 . top secret .
test system considerations - - - consider the simplicity of operating the test system , length of time to obtain a result , and the level of technical support provided by the manufacturer or distributor . sales restrictions , such as special training requirements , development of a quality assurance program , or provision of information to patients , might apply to some waived tests and require additional planning and resources .
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 04d additional standard space licence conditions  licence holders that are approved scientific or educational organisations
may 4 , 1989 : the space shuttle atlantis launches the magellan space probe to use radar to map the surface of venus .
commercial space is generally segmented into satellite manufacturing , support ground equipment manufacturing , and the launch industry . the commercial sector includes prime contractors , entrepreneurial space companies and emerging markets for space capabilities .
on march 15 , iran reported successfully launching a rocket dubbed kavoshgar - 4 with a test capsule meant to sustain life in orbit .
i want to say that this program has been , at this point , harder than we thought it would be . it ' s taken longer and is more difficult ,
rutan said at the launch event in new mexico .
this is an enormous milestone today in unveiling the first commercial manned spacecraft . i look forward to moving into the test program .
astronauts and nasa staff spent 11 months training for one of the most complex space missions ever attempted . in addition to the critical nature of the mission , it would be the first test of the telescope ' s vaunted ability to be serviced and repaired in space .
provide a history of the role of u . s . sigint facilities , particularly the stonehouse system in ethiopia , in monitoring the soviet space program ( document 21 , document 30 ) .
document 38a : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 83 , the soviet space program - key judgments and summary , july 19 , 1983 . top secret .
( b ) in consultation with the person assigned overall responsibility for administration of the confined space entry program and with the joint committee or the worker health and safety representative , as applicable .
oct . 1 , 2003 : japan ' s two space agencies , the institute of space and astronautical science and the national space development agency of japan , merge into the japan aerospace exploration agency .
space experts and u . s . officials say they expect china to continue testing anti - satellite technologies , although they doubt it would repeat the 2007 test , given the massive international outcry it triggered .
osha outreach training program guidelines , u . s . department of labor , occupational safety and health administration , february 2009 .
kelder sh , mitchell pd , mckenzie tl , et al . long - term implementation of the catch physical education program .
57 % of people with high health risk reached low - risk status by completing a worksite cardiac rehabilitation and exercise program .
november 11 , 2011 the second cansat leader training program ( cltp2 ) will begin on monday , november 14 , 2011 .
the macquarie university buddy program provides students with support and a point of contact to assist in your transition into macquarie university .
the program offers ongoing social and geographic support through peer relationships . as most students who participate in the program are international students , current macquarie students assist in sharing their experiences and providing a valuable and fun introduction to life in sydney and australia .
be aware of the intended medical use for which fda approved the test system as explained in the product insert . this section describes what is being measured by the test , the type of specimen for which it is approved , and whether it is a quantitative or qualitative measurement .
external controls - - - mimic patient specimens and monitor the testing process , from specimen application to result interpretation , to assure proper test performance . they might be provided as liquid or other materials similar to patient specimens and might be included with the test system or purchased separately .
romero aj . a pilot test of the latin active hip hop intervention to increase physical activity among low - income mexican - american adolescents .
space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 04c additional standard space licence conditions  licence holders that are not approved scientific or educational organisations
the launch will feature a primary payload , the stpsat - 3 ( space test program satellite - 3 ) of the us air force smc ( space and missile systems center ) , and 27 additional experiments comprised of free - flying systems and non - separating components . ors - 3 will employ cubesat wafers , which enable secondary payloads to take advantage of excess lift capacity unavailable to the primary trial .
the licence holder must ensure that a copy of each amendment of the program management plan , the technology security plan and , if applicable , the flight test plan and the environmental plan mentioned in subparagraph ( g ) ( ii ) , is given to the minister .
the licence holder must ensure that a copy of each amendment of the program management plan , the technology security plan and , if applicable , the flight test plan and the environmental plan mentioned in subparagraph ( h ) ( ii ) , is given to the minister .
figure 5 : stp - siv fits within the standard espa envelope and provides a 0 . 14 m 3 payload volume ( green ) with convenient shape and view angles ; the solar arrays are stowed for launch in this view , but deploy towards - z exposing the payload volume ( image credit : batc , dod space test program )
document 9 : central intelligence agency , memorandum , subject : the soviet reconnaissance satellite program , june 18 , 1964 . secret .
document 32 : national foreign assessment center , central intelligence agency , the soviet earth resources satellite program , june 1980 . secret .
a wellness program should be a natural extension of a firm’s identity and aspirations . don’t forget that a cultural shift takes time .
september 8 , 2015 cltp6 completed congratulations cltp6 graduates ! 8 future cansat leaders completed the training program . more details will follow .
becich mj . information management : moving from test results to clinical information . clin leadersh manag rev 2000 ; 14 : 296 - - 300 .
this study focuses on five topics related to soviet space vehicles : satellites and space probes , launch vehicles , construction materials and fabrication technology , the radiation shielding problem , vertically fired high - altitude space research vehicles , as well as re - entry capsules and winged space vehicles .
the algerian space agency ( asal ) consists of a central structure and four operational entities that are : center of space techniques ( cts ) , space applications center ( sac ) , satellite development center ( sdc ) , and telecommunications systems operating center ( tsoc ) . asal promotes development of space activities intended to contribute to algeria’s economic , social , and cultural development . asal implements the algerian national space program for 2006 - 2020 , which is reviewed and updated every five years .
the pilot who died friday would be the 20th person killed in flight in either a space mission or a flight test . add the three apollo 1 astronauts who died in a 1967 fire during a ground test , and the death toll reaches 23 . add the pilots dying in more routine training flights and civilians killed on the ground in launch accidents , and the numbers are likely well past 150 , according to space historian roger launius , associate director of the national air and space museum in washington .
the product insert provides details on proper collection , handling , and storage of patient specimens . collect waived test specimens exactly as described in the test system instructions , using the appropriate collection device and method to obtain a quality specimen ( 33 - - 36 ) . improperly collected , stored , or compromised specimens should not be tested . specimens and , in some cases , test devices need to be appropriately labeled to prevent mix - up .
the dutch established the netherlands space office ( nso ) in 2009 to run all space programs for the netherlands and to educate its general population on matters of space . even though the netherlands established the nso , they are a member of the european space agency ( esa ) , and roughly 70 % of the dutch space budget goes directly to esa .
both sram types have undergone extensive ground testing in a cyclotron to determine their performance as a function of let ( linear energy transfer ) at different beam incidence angles . the terrestrial test results will be compared with those seen in orbit to assess the fidelity of the earth - based test system .
documentation . documenting and monitoring control testing results provides an indication that the test was properly performed by the operator and the test system ( reagents , instruments , or any components ) performed as expected . records of control results should be periodically reviewed to detect shifts or changes in performance over time .
he said chinese sources had told him in november that an announcement about an upcoming anti - satellite test had been circulated within the chinese government , and a high - ranking u . s . defense official confirmed in december that washington was “very concerned” about an imminent chinese anti - satellite test .
perform only waived tests . waived tests include test systems cleared by fda for home use , and simple , low - risk tests categorized as waived under clia . sometimes a test that can be performed using different specimens or procedures might be waived only for certain specimen types or procedures . because the list of waived tests is constantly being revised as new test systems are added , the most current information about waived tests and appropriate specimens is available at
the david florida laboratory in ottawa , canada , is a test bed for satellites before they reach space . satellites there are shaken , baked and put through electronic interference tests to make sure they are ready for launch .
performing qc testing procedures provides assurance that the test performs as expected and alerts the user when problems occur . qc testing is designed to detect problems that might arise because of operator error , reagent or test kit deterioration , instrument malfunction , or improper environmental conditions . test procedures should describe the type of controls to be used , how to perform qc testing ( including qc testing frequency ) , and actions to be taken when qc results are unacceptable .
evaluation of training . evaluating your training allows you to assess whether the training is having the desired results , and informs you as to whether you need to make changes to your training program . training evaluation is a requirement in the susan harwood training grant program sga .
it is important to periodically evaluate the training program to make sure that training is effective and that programs are achieving the intended results . evaluation should determine how well a program is implemented , how much knowledge is gained by students , and the outcomes of the training .
mckenzie tl , alcaraz je , sallis jf , faucette e . effects of a physical education program on children ' s manipulative skills .
woods am , lynn sk . through the years : a longitudinal study of physical education teachers from a research - based preparation program .
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photos from the international space station are taken with a high iso parameter . with the high radiation in space , the pixels die much faster .
brian weeden , technical adviser for the nonprofit secure world foundation and a former air force space and missile expert , said a chinese anti - satellite test at those higher orbits would put u . s . satellites at risk .
the mexican space agency ( aem ) was founded in 2010 to pursue further education and development in the space industry in mexico . while mexico has yet to create a space infrastructure , it is well on its way .
. this program gives canadian academia and industry the opportunity to test and validate new technologies and to perform scientific experiments at an altitude where only balloons can be operated . stratos therefore contributes to the training and development of a highly qualified workforce : the next generation of canadian engineers and scientists .
to comply with clia requirements and provide accurate testing , cw sites must adhere to the manufacturer ' s current testing instructions . these instructions , as outlined in the product insert , include directions for specimen collection and handling , control procedures , test and reagent preparation , and instructions for test performance , interpretation , and reporting ( table 7 ) . in addition , certain manufacturers provide quick reference instructions formatted as cards or small signs containing essential steps in conducting a test . quick reference instructions should be clearly posted where testing is performed . the specific test system name should be on the quick reference instructions to avoid confusion .
jan . 27 , 1967 : all three astronauts for nasa ' s apollo 1 mission suffocate from smoke inhalationin a cabin fire during a launch pad test .
june 24 , 1982 : french air force test pilot jean - loup chrétien launches to the soviet union ' s salyut 7 aboard soyuz t - 6 .
december 7 , 2014 the background assessment test for the cltp6 is available in word formant or in pdf format . visit the application page for more detail .
july 4 , 2006 : nasa ' s second post - columbia accident test flight , sts - 121 aboard discovery , begins a successful space station - bound mission , returning the u . s . orbiter fleet to flight status .
while technically not in flight , most experts , including launius , count the apollo 1 crew among space deaths . gus grissom , edward white ii , and roger chaffee died when flames engulfed their ship during a key ground test .
april 12 , 1981 : space shuttle columbia lifts off from cape canaveral , beginning the first space mission for nasa ' s new astronaut transportation system .
( 1 ) before a worker enters a confined space , the responsible supervisor or the standby person must notify rescue personnel of work in the space .
the ors ( operationally responsive space ) office , a dod program conceived to demonstrate space systems on leaner budgets and rapid schedules , is sponsoring the ors - 3 ( operationally responsive space ) mission , which is planned to launch in 2013 from mars ( mid - atlantic regional spaceport ) , located at nasa ' s wallops flight facility , wallops island , va .
information about the chinese space program is scant . although cnsa has its own website , which is updated during missions , most of the updates about the agency ' s plans come through state - controlled chinese media .
cnsa itself formed in 1993 , a year after china started its own human space program . it developed a spacecraft called shenzhou , which rely on the russian soyuz spacecraft design but have been modernized by chinese engineers .
people learn in different ways . do the learning activities in the training program provide participants with an opportunity to do each of the following ?
the following are resources and guides that can be used to create and conduct a successful evaluation and maintain quality control of the training program .
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in 2015 , the mexican space agency and proméxico released a plan for mexico’s space involvement called orbit plan 2 . 0 . this plan lays out a detailed timeline that includes plans to increase communications connectivity in latin america by 25 % by 2026 , and for mexico to be in the top three leaders of the global space market and have assured space access by 2036 . this plan will establish mexico’s space sector and engage the country in the global space economy .
in the program design , delivery and evaluation elements section , six main program elements are identified that training organizations should consider as they develop and assess their programs . these elements are : staffing ; training facilities and the learning environment ; training course materials and content ; training and overall program evaluation , which also includes information on documentation and recordkeeping ; training program quality control ; and specific populations to consider . this section provides best practice guidelines and techniques to help organizations organize and plan for a high quality and effective training program . also included throughout are examples to use as references . at the end of each element section , a
checkpoint
section provides a brief summary of the important points for that topic .
jan . 14 , 1966 : the soviet union ' s chief designer , sergei korolev , dies from complications stemming from routine surgery , leaving the soviet space program without its most influential leader of the preceding 20 years .
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( 2 ) every isolation point must be visually checked or otherwise verified to ensure that the confined space is effectively isolated before a worker enters the space .
oct . 7 , 1958 : nasa administrator t . keith glennan publicly announces nasa ' s manned spaceflight program along with the formation of the space task group , a panel of scientist and engineers from space - policy organizations absorbed by nasa . the announcement came just six days after nasa was founded .
to ensure continued technical accuracy , susan harwood training grant program providers are required to have osha review new or revised training materials for technical accuracy .


video arts is a uk-based video production company which produces and sells soft-skills training programmes , e-learning courses and learning platforms .

video arts also distributes third party titles .

it was founded in 1972 by john cleese , sir antony jay and a group of other television professionals .

cleese sold the company in the 1990s , and it was later bought by tinopolis in 2007 .

cleese continued to feature in video arts ' training videos .

video arts uses humour in its videos in order to make learning points more memorable .

its slogan is a quote from john cleese : “ people learn nothing when they ’re asleep , and very little when they ’re bored " . video arts ' productions include ; meetings , bloody meetings ( john cleese , will smith ) can you spare a moment ( john cleese , ricky gervais ) the balance sheet barrier ( john cleese , dawn french ) jamie ’s school dinners : managing change ( jamie oliver ) pass it on ( rob brydon , will smith ) the ultimate stress show ( olivia colman ) performance review : every appraisee ’s dream ( hugh laurie ) the art of selling ( sheridan smith ) behavioural interviewing ( james nesbitt , rebecca front , kris marshall ) assert yourself ( kris marshall , mark heap ) performance review : code red ( sharon horgan , jim howick , david schaal ) , successful selling ( kevin bishop , james lance , simon greenall ) sell it to me ( robert lindsay ) 30 ways to make more time ( james nesbitt ) presentation is everything ( mathew horne ) as well as corporate training videos , the company produced the comedy series , fairly secret army , for channel 4 .

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welcome to the home of video learning . video arts is famous for delivering soft - skills training in an entertaining and memorable way via video based e - learning . show less
the inside scoop on communications film legend video arts , founded by anthony jay and john cleese 40 years ago .
independent production company tinopolis has bought video arts group , the training video and dvd company co - founded by comedian john cleese , in a £2 . 4m deal .
video arts was established in 1972 by a small group of television professionals , including cleese , to introduce humour in training .
the video arts programmes provide award - winning content that not only crystallises the important learning points but is also engaging and memorable .
video arts courses are easy and convenient to use , extremely well produced and their humour makes the learning engaging , memorable and fun .
who’s using video for learning ? why , and how ? the video arts learning index , based on our annual survey of l & d professionals , tells the stories from the world of l & d in 2018 .
we checked with multiple vendors to see which one could provide us with the best video solution for our project and video arts was , hands down , the best fit for our team . from planning the videos , working with the scripts , production , and post production they provided us with incredible service and insight while ensuring we always stayed within budget . our time & resources were well spent with video arts as we walked away with beautiful videos . we highly recommend video arts ! –abbey cooper , partner relations manager , eone integrated business solutions
learning used to be seen as a chore but now people really enjoy it . video arts provides tried and tested courses with great humour and strong learning messages .
it is the second time video arts has been sold since mr cleese founded the company in 1972 with sir anthony jay , the author of the yes , minister series .
he said that the deals would enable mediakey to enhance the back catalogues of both video arts and marshall and begin to produce the library of titles on cd - rom .
at video arts we believe that learning should be fun , easy and accessible . we think that you can change the way people behave at work if you engage them emotionally with entertaining content .
video arts , the management training company founded by the comic actor john cleese , has been sold for around pounds 25m to mediakey , a media group that has announced plans for a stock market listing .
ron jones , the tinopolis executive chairman , said :
buying video arts is in line with our stated acquisition strategy of looking for companies that provide value for our shareholders and extend our presence in our major markets .
hence , in october 2013 , video arts launched its on - demand platform . sort of an iplayer for training professionals , it’s a password - protected site giving access to video arts titles , old and new , together with some films distributed on behalf of other producers . subscribers can deliver them to staff via multiple devices , as well as in the old - fashioned way . the site also enables analytics on how they’re being consumed , and the capacity for uploading users’ own video content ( something that certainly couldn’t happen in the 70s ) .
video arts ' current clients include the ministry of defence , the university for industry , the welsh development agency , scottish enterprise and the bbc , in addition to other government and public authorities in the uk and organisations worldwide .
video arts has the biggest choice of e - learning , m - learning and video content for training in the world . make your learning more memorable with our video training solutions . watch the following demos on each solution video arts provides : m - learning : the programmes come with a package of memorable bite - sized video clips and handy tips . perfect for your learners to dip in and out of anywhere , anytime . . . and just - in - time . digital library : comes with a straightforward administrator ' s interface that lets you design playlists , edit course materials , download video clips and manage your learner area . ilearn : straight - forward learning management system ( lms ) , lets you deliver cost - effective out - of - the - box e - learning courses in a stable , friendly learner environment . launch courseware , register and enrol students on courses , track learner progress and report on organisation - wide training progress . e - learning courses : you can quickly and easily implement , communicate and track hundreds of e - learning courses from video arts and other leading e - learning producers .
video arts studios is a full service creative communications and production facility with offices and studios in fargo , north dakota . address : 1440 4th ave n , fargo , nd 58102 phone : 701 . 232 . 3393 email : info @ urltoken
edit suites two spacious , comfortable and client friendly hd video edit suites , featuring a variety of specialty software .
shooting stage state of the art production facilities and experienced personnel will turn your video production idea , into reality .
art phillips and the team at video arts studios are professional , hardworking , and fun . they have helped us with several projects , everything from studio and on location videography to post - production video editing that included voice over narrations . i highly recommend their work . we ' ll be using their services for a long time . –christopher johnson , mcgraw - hill
john cleese co - founded video arts with sir antony jay back in 1972 . they saw the need for a learning recipe that would shake up the formal classroom experience and use entertainment to capture the imagination of participants . and so the humorous training film was invented .
learning is often designed to fill learners with facts and information . this is great if you want to increase their understanding of a subject , but what if you actually need to change their behaviour ? simply put , video allows complex ideas about human behaviour to be put across in a short space of time . and video arts gets the message across in a way that your learners won’t forget .
mr cleese no longer owns a stake in the company but has a two - year contract to produce training videos . commenting on the sale , video arts managing director john christmas said :
we think it is a marvellous opportunity to raise funds to invest in new formats and cd - rom in particular .
the people at video arts studios are
pro ' s pros
who produce high quality work for us . the talent is excellent and the account people are attentive , prompt , and a pleasure to work with . i ' ve been consistently pleased with the end deliverables . –marty holmstrom , sr . copywriter , thomson reuters
video arts is now part of the tinopolis media empire . its 20 full - time staff are headed by ceo martin addison and include former senior coi man colin burgess as head of content . behind - camera creatives , hired project by project , are a mix of tinopolis talent and corporate sector freelancers . subject matter experts include peter honey and charles jennings . as for on - screen personalities , where in the 70s and 80s it was cleese and chums , and in the 90s video arts made much use of the alternative comedy gang , today’s stars include robert webb , mark heap , james nesbitt and several horrible histories and the thick of it cast members .
as mentioned , the workplace anthropologist might usefully compare video arts’ various eras . differences between them reflect how much the technology , and much of the culture , of work has radically changed . for example , today’s version of meetings , bloody meetings , undoubtedly the quintessential video arts classic , takes in conference calls and skypes as well as boardroom gatherings . in the old version of so you want to be a manager , the protagonist uses a dictaphone , now it’s an app… but what haven’t changed are the ‘eternal truths’ with which training films are ultimately concerned , in this case the human failure to plan and steer meetings , and the insecurities of the newly promoted .
these films are fondly remembered , but video arts today has been rebooted for the online era – once again aiming to shake up the world of learning . it’s fascinating to compare the new work with the classics , a measure of the ways the working world has changed drastically in 40 years – and the ways it’s changed not a jot .
the audio production and music recording facilities at video arts studios , is at your service for original music and jingle composition and production , as well as post scoring , audio sweetening and musician recording . for both short and long form scripts , clients from across the country utilize hired gums , a voice over service with over 30 unique voices .
the current value of the contribution of soft skills to the uk economy is worth annually over £88 billion . soft skills underpin around 6 . 5 % of the economy as a whole ( source : backing soft skills ) , but there is a deficit in these types of skills that impedes organisations’ ability to succeed . that’s where video arts comes in .
entertain your audience and something rather interesting happens : people remember what they’ve learnt . that’s why fun and humour have always played such a big part in our video and e - learning programmes .
i speak of video arts who , 40 years ago under founders anthony jay and john cleese , stormed the citadel with a barrel - load of groundbreaking training films , many starring cleese . it’s hard to overestimate what a sea - change these were , turning ‘industrial’ filmmaking on its head in several ways . they broke the mould ( still dominant today ) of films commissioned by corporations ( at the time mainly light and heavy industries ) for free distribution . video arts instead identified generic training needs , producing films about them without sponsorship – returning the investment when selling or renting them to interested training departments , usually within white - collar businesses . the films themselves marked an equally sharp departure from the stately industrial documentary : witty scripts , crafted ( with consultants’ advice ) to key learning points about skills and behaviours , using television talent and with high production values .
addison predicts learning departments will become ongoing curators of video from multiple sources , including user - generated content and professionally produced material like theirs . where video arts’ filmmaking schedule used to be centred on two or three ‘big’ productions annually , each treating several aspects of a large topic over an average 25 minutes running time , its producers today , mindful of the need for bite - sized e - learning ( often self - driven ) are also focused on building ‘libraries’ of 35 short films , each dealing with just one ‘learning point’ . a trainer can select the one film they need , package several into an onsite session or release a series at planned intervals to employees’ own devices . the first two libraries to come on - stream are ‘workplace essentials’ and ‘management essentials’ , trailed below :
as we’ve seen , the core of the proposition was never just its content but how it was distributed . mindful of video arts’ closeness to the broadcasting world , addison ( who’s been with the company 25 years ) draws a comparison between the ways digital technology is revolutionising tv viewing and the changes it is making to organisations’ training programmes : in both cases , essentially , a shift from producer to consumer led environments . where television was ruled by the schedule , today the platforms on which it sits matter more . likewise , screen - based learning is no longer all about groups in a classroom watching a film ordered from a catalogue .
“as well as learning through trial and error , we can observe and reflect on others’ experiences , giving us clues what would happen if we did the same thing . story - based video becomes a really powerful medium because it allows viewers to observe such situations , gaining insight as events unfold – think of it as an accelerated life experience . it may only take a two or three minute video story to trigger the reflection process . for this to work well , however , the learner needs to care about the consequences because it’s highly relevant to their personal goals and problems — relevance drives out reluctance to learn . additionally , learners must identify with the characters and care what happens to them – they need to be credible , so viewers really become emotionally engaged in their stories . ”
after building a high - profile business with videos such as meetings bloody meetings and enlisting the assistance of other comedians and actors such as dawn french and robert lyndsay , cleese sold the company to its management for pounds 43m in 1989 .
since then the business has been hit by the recession which affected training budgets . however last year the company was still highly profitable and made profits of pounds 3m on sales of pounds 12m .
mediakey plans to raise around pounds 20m from the float which will value the group at pounds 30m . it intends to develop a portfolio of publishing businesses that can be distributed on cd - rom and other new media .
in a second deal , also announced yesterday , mediakey is also paying pounds 6m for marshall information , a publishing company which specialises in reference books .
richard harman , former managing director of publishing group dorling kindersley , now runs mediakey .
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anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn’t know the first thing about either .
we use this structure with our videos and e - learning to make your learning last longer . . .
many things have changed in our films since then . the pace , the cinematography…the hairstyles ! but , other things about our films haven’t changed at all . we still use a fusion of famous faces , humour and learning . our approach sets out to : tell a compelling story , entertain , and get the viewers to identify with the characters .
the current value of the contribution of soft skills to the uk economy is worth annually over £88 billion .
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it is the latest in a long list of acquisitions for the welsh company . last year , it completed the buy - up of the television corporation , owners of leading producers sunset + vine and mentorn , which makes question time .
over the last 30 years it has produced several hundred training videos and dvds for more than 100 , 000 organisations worldwide .
this acquisition moves our existing education and training business in tinopolis interactive into a new sector in that industry .
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it ' s some of the best training i ' ve done at cummins . . . this should be mandatory training , the content was good , concise and to the point .
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though they can all be proud of the impact of their work , none of the companies featured in this series on communications filmmaking could claim to be household names in their own right . until now : our 20th subject is not only a legend in the business – it also has a high public recognition factor .
both series were recently recognised by hamburg’s worldmediafestival and a third library , ‘customer service essentials , ’ is in the pipeline now .
the eternal truths of training films themselves , as anthony jay saw them , are equally enduring . addison puts it this way :
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