Colonel Eileen Collins in Washington
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The role and experiences of space shuttle commander Eileen Collins in leading the team of astronauts launching the Chandra telescope into orbit are described. The crew also conducted treadmill, plant growth and ladybug experiments.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1999
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[1] They gave us space: space pioneers of the 20th Century
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Issues are presented concerning the individuals who have contributed to the successful exploration of space from 1900 to 2000. The contributors include Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Dwight Eisenhower, Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2000
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They gave us space: space pioneers of the 20th century
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Brief profiles of 55 scientists and researchers who made tremendous contributions to space travel and exploration, and rocket and airplane development are presented.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2000
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