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India places billions of rupees for first manned space mission
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-25 09:43:19
India wants to join Russia, the U.S. and China by independently placing one of its own citizens into space. You can call it India's national desire, but it’s really a race to the Moon with China and Japan. Whatever the reason, it is a good way to heat up healthy competition for Earth's exploration of outer space.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-25 09:43:19
India wants to join Russia, the U.S. and China by independently placing one of its own citizens into space. You can call it India's national desire, but it’s really a race to the Moon with China and Japan. Whatever the reason, it is a good way to heat up healthy competition for Earth's exploration of outer space.
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First on Feb. 20, 1962: John Glenn orbits Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-17 17:39:41
On the first attempt by the United States to orbit a human around the Earth, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to be successfully placed in Earth orbit. The date was February 20, 1962, and Glenn was piloting his spacecraft called Friendship 7.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-02-17 17:39:41
On the first attempt by the United States to orbit a human around the Earth, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to be successfully placed in Earth orbit. The date was February 20, 1962, and Glenn was piloting his spacecraft called Friendship 7.
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NASA to air HD tour of International Space Station
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-21 16:16:29
During NASA’s mission STS-126 to the International Space Station, ISS Expedition 18 commander Mike Fincke filmed a high definition (HD) tour of their "four-bedroom house" in space. The video will soon appear on NASA Television.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-21 16:16:29
During NASA’s mission STS-126 to the International Space Station, ISS Expedition 18 commander Mike Fincke filmed a high definition (HD) tour of their "four-bedroom house" in space. The video will soon appear on NASA Television.
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Orbiting NASA tool bag seen with binoculars
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-13 12:30:45
You can see the NASA tool bag that astronaut Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper dropped into an orbit about Earth, just like the people did at the Toolbag Sighting Party in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on January 12, 2009.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-01-13 12:30:45
You can see the NASA tool bag that astronaut Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper dropped into an orbit about Earth, just like the people did at the Toolbag Sighting Party in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico on January 12, 2009.
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Astronauts voice New Year 2009 greetings for peaceful Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-12-30 12:58:27
The International Space Station Expedition 18 astronaut crewmembers will air a special New Year’s multi-language greeting as they orbit high above the Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-12-30 12:58:27
The International Space Station Expedition 18 astronaut crewmembers will air a special New Year’s multi-language greeting as they orbit high above the Earth.
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