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Falling satellite draws attention to growing amount of space junk
September 21, 2011 8:04 PM
A six ton satellite, the largest piece of space junk since the sky lab in 1979, is expected to fall out of the sky later this week. The Upper Atmospheric Research Satellite was in commission from 1991 to 2005, "NASA's models expect that it's going to break up into about... more » -
Local response to the future of the U.S. space program
May 16, 2011 12:04 PM
America's second-to-last shuttle launch was a success. Shuttle Endeavour launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida just before 7 a.m. local time. NASA and the federal government will be looking for their next method of space travel. In the meantime it looks like the U.S. could be buying seats on the rockets... more » -
Astronaut to visit Swigert Academy
September 29, 2009 3:23 PM
Former NASA astronaut and Colorado Springs resident Jim Reilly, II will speak with students at the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy on Friday about his experiences in space. The three time shuttle mission veteran is making the visit thanks to a unique co-operative agreement between the school and the Space Foundation.... more »
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