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Long Term Space Flights May Damage Astronaut's Eyesight

James G — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:15:47 +0000

We've been space for over forty years but NASA was totally unprepared for a recent finding. Long term stints in space may cause damage to astronaut's eyesight.

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San Antonio Hits International Space Station With Laser Pointer

James G — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:50:43 +0000

Laser pointers are a lot of fun, provided you don't point it in an eye or try to hit a overflying airplane. But hitting the International Space Station is 100% OK, provided you communicate your intentions to an astronaut.

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Astronauts Having Space Station Fun With Newton's Laws [VIDEO]

James G — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:12:14 +0000

The orbit of the space station is always decaying a teeny bit due to atmospheric drag. There isn't much air up there but just enough to slow things down.

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Take In The View From The International Space Station

James G — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:57:28 +0000

Here's a video from the International Space Station.

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NASA Needs Astronauts

James G — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:03:19 +0000

NASA may have shut down the shuttle program but that doesn't mean they don't need astronauts. And they are leaving NASA at an alarming rate.

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Russians Say They've Found The Problem With Their Rockets

James G — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:42:37 +0000

Last week a supply ship destined for the ISS blew up on it's way to orbit. Russian officials say they have identified the problem.

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The International Space Station May Be Evacuated; Risk Of Losing ISS Heightened

James G — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:53:55 +0000

Due to a crashed Russian Progress supply ship we are in danger of losing the ISS.

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The Space Shuttle Program; Inside The Numbers

James G — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:59:06 +0000

Here's a look at some of the numbers from the space shuttle program.

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NASA Tracking Space Debris That Could Affect The International Space Station

James G — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:02:49 +0000

NASA is tracking a large piece of space junk that could cross the path of the ISS. Atlantis, on its final mission has just docked with the station.

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ISS In Danger; Astronauts Forced To Seek Refuge In Escape Capsule

James G — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:19:00 +0000

The International Space Station crew has one option in an emergency. They had to use that option Tuesday.

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Spacewalk Almost Goes Bad When Astronaut Gets Soap In His Eye

James G — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:22:00 +0000

Spacewalks are funny things. You're outside the confines of your space shuttle in your own little encapsulation with no way to clean your eyes.

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NASA Sets July 8th For Final Space Shuttle Flight

James G — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:33:20 +0000

Heading for the exits is the Space Shuttle Atlantis on a 12 day day mission not to seek out new worlds but to draw the curtains on the program

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Lego In Space!

James G — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:01:38 +0000

These are some of the first Lego sets to be shot into space. In fact they are orbiting right now with an astronaut playing with them.

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