March 2002
32 Months Imprisonment for U.S. Air Force Personnel
Sergeant Timothy Woodland of the U.S. Air Force was sentenced to 32 months in prison in Japan for the alleged rape of a Japanese woman.…
Agreement Among European Union Countries for a Satellite System - 2002-03-26
European Union transport ministers have agreed to establish a satellite navigation system named Galileo, which will involve 30 satellites and cost over three billion dollars.…
Death of Another Prisoner in Turkey - 2002-03-22
A prisoner in Turkey has died after an extended hunger strike, marking the forty-ninth such death in protest against prison regulation changes. The individual was…
Assassination of a Bishop in Colombia - 2002-03-17
Bishop Isaias Duarte, known for his criticism of Marxist rebels and drug traffickers in Colombia, was assassinated by unknown gunmen after a wedding ceremony. The…
Mars Odyssey Begins Transmitting Useful Data to Earth - 2002-03-17
The Mars Odyssey spacecraft has started sending valuable data to Earth, revealing more about water on Mars. Astronauts improved the Hubble Space Telescope's effectiveness, and…
American and Canadian Soldiers Kill Three Al-Qaeda Fighters - 2002-03-15
In eastern Afghanistan, American and Canadian soldiers killed three Al-Qaeda fighters during an armed clash. This incident is part of Operation Harpoon, which aims to…
Continuation of the U.S.-Led Forces' Offensive - 2002-03-06
The U.S. military continues its offensive in eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. However, new communications suggest that…
North Korea - USA - 2002-03-05
North Korea has stated it will only engage in talks with the U.S. if the Bush administration recognizes its regime and reverts to Clinton-era policies.…
Columbia Space Shuttle Astronauts Prepare for First Spacewalk
Astronauts aboard the Columbia Space Shuttle are set to conduct their first spacewalk to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. They aim to enhance its capabilities…
Astronauts Install One of Two New Powerful Solar Wings on the Hubble Space Telescope in Earth's Orbit
Astronauts from the Space Shuttle Columbia have installed a new solar wing on the Hubble Space Telescope, enhancing its power and operational capabilities. This mission…
American Spacecraft Successfully Connects to Hubble Space Telescope - 2002-03-04
American astronauts successfully connected their spacecraft to the Hubble Space Telescope as part of a week-long mission for repairs and upgrades. This mission involves replacing…