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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is headed by administrator Michael Griffin. The agency has a budget of $17.3 billion and operates 10 centers, including the Kennedy Space Center about 45 minutes east of Orlando. The agency plans to mothball the current space shuttle program after the last launch in 2010. Then it will begin work on the Constellation program, with the first launch scheduled for 2015.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is headed by administrator Michael Griffin. The agency has a budget of $17.3 billion and operates 10 centers, including the Kennedy Space Center about 45 minutes east of Orlando. The agency plans to mothball the current space shuttle program after the last launch in 2010. Then it will begin work on the Constellation program, with the first launch scheduled for 2015.
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NASA: Keeping shuttle costs $3 billion yearly
The Associated PressThe cost of continuing the life of the space shuttle past next year's planned retirement is $3 billion a year plus extending the risk of a deadly accident, NASA's chief said Thursday. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin told an industry group that NASA...Tags: Retirement, George Bush, Space Programs, National Government, Barack Obama
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NASA says keeping space shuttles flying would cost $3 billion a year, extend risk
AP Science WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The cost of continuing the life of the space shuttle past next year's planned retirement is $3 billion a year plus extending the risk of a deadly accident, NASA's chief said Thursday. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin told an...Tags: Air and Space Accidents, Kennedy Space Center, Retirement, Space Programs, Rocketry
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NASA to show off its latest moon buggy _ a hard top, no convertible _ in inaugural parade
AP Science WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Before it gets to space, a moon buggy will make history by being the first to boogie along an inaugural parade. NASA will participate in President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural parade with the crew of the latest shuttle mission...Tags: Space Programs, Festive Event, Barack Obama
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We think: NASA's chief paved the way for his exit by dismissing other views
Barring a reprieve from President-elect Barack Obama, Michael Griffin appears on his way out after nearly four years as NASA's administrator. It's high time for him to go. Mr. Griffin brought unmatched credentials as a scientist and engineer to the...Tags: Space Programs, 2009 U.S. Presidential Transition, National Government, Barack Obama, Government
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A new idea for rocket launches?
Sentinel Staff WriterSometime this year, a multimillionaire entrepreneur will try to launch from Cape Canaveral what he describes as the next generation of rockets. It will be much cheaper, safer and more reusable than anything shot into space so far, said Elon Musk, whose 6...Tags: Satellite Technology, Space Programs, Barack Obama, Cape Canaveral, Contracts
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New race director for A1A Marathon
Another South Florida marathon has a new race director. Nine months after Ted Metellus, 34, was named new race director of the Jan. 25 ING Miami Marathon, the state's second largest marathon, the Feb. 22 Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon has a new race...Tags: Injuries, Central Park, Facebook, 5K Run, International Swimming Hall of Fame
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College football's exciting conclusion isn't
Feet, don't fail me now. I have to run a bootleg to the big chair in the den for yet another college football game. My 30th in several weeks. But I am moving slowly these days. Never thought I'd say it -- me, who cries Gatorade tears, whose skin is...Tags: Casablanca (movie), Al Franken, Bill Cosby, Tina Fey, Buddy Hackett
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Obama to inherit 'broken government'
The Swamp(Photo illustration from the Center for Public Integrity "Broken Government" project.) by Frank James It's bad enough President-elect Barack Obama will assume office amid the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and two wars. But the non-...Tags: Joe Barton, Work Relations, Health Organizations, Unions, 2009 U.S. Presidential Inauguration
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A reusable spacecraft system? Maybe later this year
Sentinel Staff WriterSometime this year, a multimillionaire entrepreneur will try to launch from Cape Canaveral what he describes as the next generation of rockets. It will be much cheaper, safer and more reusable than anything shot into space so far, said Elon Musk, whose...Tags: Technology, Satellite Technology, Space Programs, Rocketry, Barack Obama
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Brooks H. Grimme excelled as inventor, scholar, businessman
Sentinel Staff WriterBrooks H. Grimme found success in every stage of his career: As a college student, he graduated magna cum laude; as an engineer, he was a part of the NASA space team, with several patents to his credit; and in his retirement, he became a business broker...Tags: General Electric Company, Retirement, Space Programs, Death and Dying, Cape Canaveral
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'Moon Daydreams'
It is a full moon tonight. Skip peers through binoculars at its bright surface. The reflected sunlight is blinding white against the dark sky. He knows that the moon reflects the sun's light, which is why we are able to see the moon at all.
He would give...Tags: Space Programs
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Mars rover still functioning after five years on planet
PASADENA, Calif. - Five years after the NASA rover Spirit landed on Mars, the six-wheel robotic geologist and its twin Opportunity are still on the job. Expectations were far lower when Spirit made a bouncing landing in a cocoon of air bags on Jan. 3,...Tags: Space Programs
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