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View the Earth from an Astronaut's Perspective
08.13.12 - Melissa Dawson, an Earth scientist at NASA's Johnson Space Center, talks about Crew Earth Observations and the important data the images provide.
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Florida Spaceport Stakes Claim to Commercial Missions
08.09.12 - The three American companies building next-generation spacecraft that NASA could call on to carry astronauts into orbit in the future will perform much of their work along Florida's Space Coast, home of the agency's Commercial Crew Program.
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NASA Takes Major Step in Certifying Commercial Crew Transportation Systems
08.14.12 - NASA introduces its plans for certifying commercially developed spacecraft and launch vehicle systems in support of crewed missions to the International Space Station.
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New Way of Turning Station Offers Fuel Savings on Orbit
08.01.12 - The launch of the 48th Progress resupply vehicle to the International Space Station marked two technical firsts for station operations.
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New Cargo Craft Docks after Just Four Orbits
08.01.12 - The Russian Progress 48 docked to the Pirs docking compartment at 9:18p.m. EDT Wednesday after just four orbits.
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NASA's Commercial Crew Program Progressing for Future of U.S. Human Spaceflight
08.03.12 - NASA announces its plans to partner with industry rocket and spacecraft developers for the Commercial Crew integrated Capability (CCiCap) initiative, which will ultimately lead to the availability of commercial human spaceflight services for government and commercial customers.
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Microgravity Science Glovebox Marks Anniversary
07.30.12 - Marking the 10th anniversary of an achievement is a proud occasion. And when it's marked in space, some believe it's even more of an achievement.
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Smart Phones Working With Smart SPHERES
08.01.12 - Mark Micire, SPHERES Engineering Manager, shares various education and research capabilities possible when working with SPHERES robotic technology.
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Japanese Cargo Spacecraft Berthed to Station
07.27.12 - Using the International Space Station's robotic arm, the Expedition 32 crew captured and berthed the Kounotori3 H-II Transfer Vehicle on July 27.
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A Fish Friendly Facility in Space
07.25.12 - Aquariums provide a relaxing pastime on Earth, but recreation is not the goal behind the new Aquatic Habitat aboard the International Space Station.