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"Lucy's Planet Hunt"

'Lucy's Planet Hunt' book
06.30.09

Lucy wonders if there is life elsewhere in the universe. So she helps make a space telescope to look for Earth-like planets. What does she learn? Turn the pages with your mouse to read her story.

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What Is LRO?

A drawing of the LRO spacecraft in orbit
06.23.09

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is NASA's first step toward returning humans to the moon.

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Helping the Blind to See Science and Math

Robert Shelton
06.16.09

Robert Shelton lost most of his eyesight at age 11. Now he uses sound to make science and math easier for students facing a similar challenge.

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    Submit your name to be included on a microchip that will be sent to Mars as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, scheduled to launch in 2011.

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    NASA Solar System Ambassadors are planning education events at local venues across the United States. Visit the site for a calendar of events.

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    Scientists want students to send in rocks to help them understand the red planet.

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