Omega Watch Corporation: a 30-year relationship of space and time

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The Omega Watch Corp. has been associated with the US space program since the 1960s. Omega watches became the official timepieces in space because of their accuracy. Former astronaut Thomas Stafford, Omega's CEO, says America's space exploration provides needed information on resource and energy development.

Research, Usage, Officials and employees, Clocks and watches, Clocks, Watches, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Space Exploration Initiative, Omega Watch Corp.

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World Space Congress report

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The 35th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year coincides with the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage, and 1999 is designated as International Space Year. The World Space Congress will emphasize global environmental protection, rather than former concerns of international security.

Planning, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1992 AD, International Space Year, 1992

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Soyuz wanna fly in space

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The Russian government is encouraging domestic investors to render financial help for the completion of its first space station, called Mir. Sources claim that the Mir space station has been incurring massive losses to the government, with operating costs amounting to as much as $20 million.

Evaluation, Finance, Design and construction, Science and technology policy, Russia, Space sciences, Science and state, Science policy, Space stations

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