Meteorite sample disk: the classroom space probe

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NASA's Johnson Space Center has prepared 250 meteorite sample disks which elementary and high school teachers may borrow and use as aids to astronomy instruction. Each clear lucite disk contains chips from various meteorite types, such as chondrites, basaltic achondrites and iron.

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The case for solar power from space

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Space-based power has a potential of multitrillion-dollar market. A rational energy policy is needed for a robust and diverse research and development program for space solar power.

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Space museums around the world

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A small sample of the information about space museums available on the website of the National Space Society, www.nss.org, is listed.

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