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Shuttle lands in Calif. after cross-country voyage
Space shuttle Endeavour returned to its California roots Thursday after a wistful cross-country journey that paid homage to NASA workers and former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her astronaut husband. “That’s my spaceship,” said...
Tags: Space Programs, Cape Canaveral, California Science Center, Hudson River, Science
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Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
Associated Press Science WritersSpace used to be a man’s world. Then came Sally Ride, who blazed a cosmic trail for U.S. women into orbit. With a pitch-perfect name out of a pop song refrain, she joined the select club of American space heroes the public knew by heart: Shepard,...Tags: Space Programs, Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Companies and Corporations, Science, Technology
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Challenger: 25 years later, a still painful wound
The Associated PressFor many, no single word evokes as much pain. Challenger. A quarter-century later, images of the exploding space shuttle still signify all that can go wrong with technology and the sharpest minds. The accident on Jan. 28, 1986 — a scant 73...Tags: Space Programs, Martin Luther King Jr., Entertainment, Technology, Ronald Reagan
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Space shuttle Discovery launches on final voyage
AP Aerospace WriterDiscovery, the world's most traveled spaceship, thundered into orbit for the final time Thursday, heading toward the International Space Station on a journey that marks the beginning of the end of the shuttle era. The six astronauts on board, all...Tags: Space Programs, NASA, Steven Lindsey, Science and Technology, Human Interest
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Culinary features on Anna Maria Island Mainsail Beach Inn on Florida’s Anna Maria Island has partnered with the Beach Bistro to offer a number of culinary luxuries to...Tags: Credit and Debt, Healthy Diet, Silversea Cruises, Miami Hotels, Iditarod Trail
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Florida resorts put out the welcome mat for family reunions
It's that time of year again, when families start planning spring and summertime reunions. A good family reunion resort will offer activities and pastimes for all age groups, and accommodations with spacious, connecting rooms and suites, and condo- or...
Tags: Gaylord Palms Resort, Sports, Volleyball, Entertainment, Arts and Culture
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NASA to lease old KSC shuttle pad for commercial launches
WASHINGTON -- An old space shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center soon could be home to commercial rockets under a plan announced Friday by NASA. The agency plans to lease what's known as Pad 39A to prospective tenants. Possible candidates include...Tags: Orion Space Mission, NASA, SpaceX
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Letters to the editor: Sex ed, debt, and pastors
First, sex education When I moved to Orlando in 1979, BETA was a small residential house for women with unplanned pregnancies. Today, it is a multimillion-dollar complex. Yes, it provides a fantastic service, as stated by president and CEO Ruth...Tags: Shootings, Barack Obama, Wildlife
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Trail would let cyclists ride coast-to-coast across Florida
Cycling enthusiasts have long dreamed of having a paved trail through the center of Florida that would give riders a continuous path from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Now that vision may become reality. The budget the Legislature passed...
Tags: Orange County (Florida), Orlando, Seminole County, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Andy Gardiner
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Noteworthy attractions highlight New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to fun in the sun, Florida offers many choices. For years, the savviest travelers have used a simple technique to identify the roads less traveled, yet most worthy of exploration. The key: Follow the locals. They more than anyone can lead...
Tags: Orlando International Airport, Hotels and Accommodations, Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Beaches
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Florida Beach Guide: New Smyrna Beach
Sentinel Staff reportSlip on those sunglasses, dig out the sunscreen and load up the kids -- it's vacation time, and we're headed to the beach. Beach-goers continue to be lured to Florida's east coast by the natural setting of New Smyrna Beach. Quiet New Smyrna Beach has...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Sports, Foods and Beverages, Science, Surfing
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Battle looms as commercial space interests seek piece of federal wildlife refuge
The coastal ghost town of Shiloh, where the nation's rock-star rocketeer wants to build a space town, is for now a place of orphan oranges, turkey tracks and lonesome tombstones. Above all, Shiloh is surrounded by the healthiest part of Merritt Island...
Tags: Space Programs, Cape Canaveral, Heavy Engineering, Federal Aviation Administration, Brevard County
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