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01Jun/20

NASA Astronauts Launch from America in Historic Test Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon

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For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley lifted off at 3:22 p.m. EDT Saturday on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Read more

19Dec/16

Scientists discover 163 new species in Greater Mekong region: WWF

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A rainbow-headed snake and a dragon-like lizard are among 163 new species that scientists recently discovered in the Greater Mekong region, says conservation group WWF.
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22Feb/15

Spacewalking astronauts rigging station for new U.S. space taxis

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Astronaut teams work outside Space Station to make preparations for commercial space project.
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11Feb/15

SpaceX Dragon cargo ship leaves space station

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An unmanned SpaceX Dragon cargo ship departs the International Space Station, loaded with science experiments and equipment for analysis on Earth.

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