BOULDER, Colo., May 7 -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. and Colorado State University (CSU) have launched a joint research program for atmospheric sciences research and satellite sensor development. Ball Aerospace and CSU’s Department of Atmospheric Science will work to enhance collaboration between universities and industry, promote career training for future scientists and engineers and identify joint research opportunities. 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