The pace picks up down at the cape
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Cape Canaveral, the top spaceport in the US, has been bustling with activity since the beginning of 1995. One rocket has already been launched and more launches are scheduled to follow. In addition, the Orbiter Docking System, which will link US and Russian spacecraft in space, was installed in the Space Shuttle during this period.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1995
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Range safety debated as Air Force plans changes
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The general public's safety is on the line as the Air Force continues to use antiquated equipment for monitoring rocket and missile launches. The equipment upgrading program of the Air Force is three years behind schedule and Congress is to blame for the slow release of needed funds.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1999
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How long will this column be called Cape News?
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White Sands, NM, is increasingly becoming the favorite site of NASA officials for launching new space shuttles. It may soon eclipse the popularity of Cape Canaveral as the aerospace center of the country.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1996
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