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Mission control

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Project Prometheus that was named after the Greek god who gave humanity fire would concentrate on nuclear energy, which is the only form of power that could meet the mission's requirements. The aim is to build an interplanetary space probe capable of flying vast distances and beaming scientific information back to Earth.

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Space Vehicles, Spacecraft, Space probes, Space ships

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Mission control

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The successful landing of NASA's twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity in January marked the first safe return to the Red Planet's surface revealing much important information about this planet. Also, details of various space missions are given.

Management dynamics, Space Research and Technology, Natl Aeronautics & Space Admin, Management, Artificial satellites, Satellites (Spacecraft), Company business management, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mars probes

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Mission Control

Article Abstract:

Various developments in space research and space policy are discussed, including potential damage from a meteor colliding with earth, U.S. plans to develop a space vehicle to replace the shuttle, and China's efforts at manned space flight.

China, Government domestic functions, Science and technology policy, Meteors, Astronomical photography, Space photography, Space policy

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