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NASA Selects Science Teams For Astrobiology Institute
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NASA has awarded five-year grants to study the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe.
NASA Sets Media Credentials Deadlines for Next Shuttle Flight
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NASA has set media accreditation deadlines for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission, targeted to launch Nov. 16.
NASA to Discuss Mission to Explore the Edge of the Solar System
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NASA will hold a media teleconference on Monday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. EDT, to discuss the upcoming launch of the first spacecraft that will image and map the dynamic interactions taking place where the hot solar wind slams into the cold expanse of space.
NASA Extends International Space Station Contract
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NASA has awarded a two-year, $650 million contract extension to The Boeing Co. to continue engineering support of the International Space Station to Sept. 30, 2010.
NASA TV Coverage Set For Space Station Crew Exchange
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
NASA Television will broadcast the launch of the next International Space Station crew Oct. 12.
NASA'S Messenger Spacecraft Returns To Mercury
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A NASA spacecraft will conduct the second of three flybys of Mercury on Oct. 6.

 

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