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FEATURES
An artist's concept of DNA battered by space radiation
Repair Shops for Broken DNA
NASA-supported scientists have discovered cellular repair shops where DNA broken by space radiation may be put back together again.
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Hurricane Humberto
In the Blink of a Hurricane's Eye
Scientists are working on a device to predict the transformation of tropical storms to dangerous hurricanes.
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Close-up of Glacier Grey in Chile
IPY in the Classroom
Choose from a variety of activities and resources to introduce students to the International Polar Year.
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A pond in front of the National Arboretum building
Growing As Scientists
An International Education field trip will focus on NASA's lunar plant growth challenge.
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A picture of the International Space Station
A Successful "Plan B"
An event celebrating the STS-118 mission benefits from a school's contingency preparation.
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Exterior view of the ISS taken during the STS-118 Mission
November 2007 -- Space Station Extra
Use these resources to teach what is happening onboard the International Space Station
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STS-120 crew
STS-120
Find resources and information on NASA's STS-120 mission and crew.
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EDUCATIONAL NEWS
11.09.07 - Astronauts Join Students to Promote Engineering Challenge
NASA, the National Arboretum, Department of Education and Herb Society of America will host an out-of-this-world school field trip on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. EST in Washington.
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11.01.07 - NASA Glenn Hosts Young Astronauts for Annual Challenge
Young Astronaut Day will be on November 3, 2007 at NASA Glenn Research Center.
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10.24.07 - NASA Offers $2 Million Lunar Lander Competition Prize
The purpose of the lunar lander challenge is to accelerate technology development leading to a commercial vehicle that could one day be capable of ferrying cargo or humans back and forth between lunar orbit and the moon's surface.
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The night sky with the words What's Up across it
What's Up for November?
Learn where to look for great views of a red planet and a red star.
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Pictures for Your Mobile Device
Download NASA images directly to your cell phone and mobile hand-held units.
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Apply Now: 2009 Astronaut Class
Educators are encouraged to apply.
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This Month in Exploration
Visit each month to find out how aviation and space exploration have changed throughout the years.
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Meet the Launch Team
Learn more about the people working behind the scenes during a shuttle launch.
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