The sequel to Neil deGrasse-Tyson's Cosmos series is on the way, called Cosmos:Possible Worlds. Apparently a look at what alien life might look like and what humanity is doing to get there (obviously without reference to the ISDC).
Interesting article on climate research satellites just launched. Orbital climate research is what the ACROSS space station (actually an orbital dockyard) is supposed to be doing.
Also, is the technology they use - laser ranging interferometer (LRI) - instruments applicable to orbital surveying from Endeavour?
