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In the Pipeline: Pushing for change after tragedy
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first manned mission of Skylab, the first U.S. orbital space station. Skylab 2, as it was called, set off to repair the space station, and was led by Cmdr. Peter Conrad. As you probably remember, Conrad was...
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In The Pipeline: One small step for a columnist
Houston, we have a problem. Or at least, we had a problem. That was until a little mystery involving outer space, the Apollo program and telephone poles was solved earlier this week. A couple of months ago, my friend, Huntington Beach Marine Safety Chief...Tags: High Schools, NASA, Science and Technology, Teaching and Learning, Mormonism
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Summer of space
As Kenny Gironda spun, tumbled and rolled around, while alternating between accelerating and slowing down, the people standing nearby became a blur.
Kenny, 14, who was strapped in while standing up, kept his head back and his eyes open so he didn't get...Tags: Huntsville, Stanford University, Science and Technology, Philosophy
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Wave at Saturn: NASA's Cassini spacecraft to take Earth's picture
Earthlings, get ready to say cheese! NASA’s Cassini spacecraft will be taking your picture next month -- from 898 million miles away. If you happen to have your eyes closed or your hair is out of place, don’t worry. All of planet Earth...
Tags: NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Science and Technology
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NASA wants to better track asteroids that threaten Earth
WASHINGTON — Add this to your worry list: Orbiting somewhere near Earth are an estimated 13,000 asteroids big enough to obliterate Orlando and a good chunk of Central Florida — and NASA has no clue as to when, where or whether they might...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Budgets and Budgeting, Orlando, Science and Technology, Astronomy
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NASA wants you to help save Earth from a deadly asteroid
NASA is getting serious about protecting the Earth from asteroids, and the space agency wants your help. If you have thoughts on how NASA can efficiently identify potentially hazardous asteroids, or ideas for improving the agency's preliminary plans for...
Tags: NASA, Science and Technology
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NASA's new astronauts: Will these men and women fly to Mars?
It’s been two years since NASA’s space shuttle program came to an end, but thousands of Americans still dream of becoming astronauts. Eight of them – four men and four women – were introduced Monday as NASA’s astronaut...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Charles F. Bolden, Jr., California Polytechnic State University, Science and Technology, Lyndon B. Johnson
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International Space Station to make several passes over Maryland
The International Space Station is making several passes over Maryland this week, a handful of which will be visible in the night sky so long as skies stay clear. Some nights the spacecraft will appear brighter than others, and some nights its flyover...
Tags: Astronomy, Science and Technology
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Partnership for cruise line The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), founded nearly 200 years ago to advance geographical science, is to...Tags: Mattel Inc., Computing and Information Technology Industry, Petroleum Industry, Europe Sailing, Transportation Industry
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Space Florida says launchpad is like airport
WASHINGTON — In trying to sell the idea of building a new rocket pad in Central Florida, Frank DiBello doesn't make comparisons to "Star Wars," "Star Trek" or moon landings. Instead, the head of Space Florida relies on a more earthbound analogy:...
Tags: U.S. Air Force, Cape Canaveral, Federal Aviation Administration, Brownsville, Science and Technology
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Mars or bust, Buzz Aldrin says
Dancer, rapper, and, oh yeah, Man on the Moon Buzz Aldrin is talking, but are the right people listening? One of the original moonwalkers (“Michael Jackson always did it backwards!” Aldrin complained) challenged the United States to pick...Tags: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, West Point, NASA, Science and Technology, Satellite Technology
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NASA's tiny 'PhoneSats' from smartphones show promise
WASHINGTON — NASA is an agency known for going big: big missions, big rockets, big budgets. But nestled in California's Silicon Valley is one NASA unit headed in the opposite direction. Its latest mission is tiny but has led to big expectations...
Tags: Satellite Technology, Science and Technology, NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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