Project constellation

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Space officials at NASA are going full steam ahead with preparations for the ambitious Constellation program envisaged by President George W. Bush whereby they plan to send humans as well as cargo for space exploration. Officials at NASA are going ahead with preparations for the program despite detractors saying that the project is doomed and they have asked those in the space industry for suggestions about various designs as well as other critical equipments.

author: Sietzen, Frank
Government domestic functions, Contracts & orders received, Space Research and Technology, Contracts & orders let, Natl Aeronautics & Space Admin, Contracts, Bush, George W., Outer space, Space exploration, Contract agreement, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Space policy

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Space is essential to us all

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A detailed review on the economic impact of commercial space transportation was released last month by the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation in cooperation with the Satellite Industries Association. Researchers report that the industry segment contributes $61.3 billion to the economy.

author: Sietzen, Frank
Economic aspects, Reports, Space business enterprises, Satellite launch services industry, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, United States. Federal Aviation Administration, Satellite Industry Association

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Countdown: thanks to the Red Dog

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Astronaut Walker flew into space four times, aboard the Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour Shuttle Orbiters. The 56-year-old hero's missions had included satellite rescue and scientific research.

author: Sietzen, Frank
Obituary, Astronauts, Walker, David M.

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