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Visit every month to find out how aviation and space exploration have improved life for humans on Earth and in space.

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STS-129: Mission to the International Space Station

STS-129

Atlantis, commanded by Charlie Hobaugh, is delivering parts to the space station, including a spare gyroscope. The mission features three spacewalks.

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WISE: Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer

Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer

WISE will study the solar system, Milky Way and universe. Among the objects WISE will study are asteroids, the coolest and dimmest stars and the most luminous galaxies.

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SDO: Solar Dynamics Observatory

Artist concept of SDO probe

The Solar Dynamics Observatory will help us understand the sun's influence on Earth by studying the solar atmosphere at multiple wavelengths.

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