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Space Taxi: The New Rideshare Program

“It is a most important decision that we make as a nation. But all of you have lived through the last four years and have seen the significance of space and the adventures in space, and no one can predict with certainty what the ultimate meaning will be of mastery of space.” John F. Kennedy…

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EVA: A True Space Walk

Extravehicular Activities, or EVAs, are the quintessential symbol of human space exploration. Also known as “Spacewalks”, EVAs are when astronauts venture into inhospitable environments outside their spacecraft. Whether floating in outer space and tethered to their spacecraft or walking on the moon, an EVA is no small venture. GEMINI 4 On June 3, 1965, astronaut…

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Moon Landing: Looking up to the Stars

It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. At the time, my family was living in Dallas, Texas. July 20th, 1969 was an exceptionally hot day, but I was outside playing basketball in the driveway and admiring my cousin’s new Chevrolet Z28 Camaro.…

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