Franklin Chang Diaz

First Latino Is Inducted To The Astronaut Hall of Fame

Posted 05.08.2012

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This weekend, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame inducted retired NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz -- the first Latino inductee. "I receive this hon...

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Obama Seeks to Revive Space Nuclear Power

Karl Grossman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Despite its huge dangers, the Obama administration is seeking to revive the use of nuclear power in space.

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Former NASA Astronaut Builds Rocket To Pick Up Space Trash

GlobalPost | Alex Leff | Posted 05.25.2011

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LIBERIA, Costa Rica -- Franklin Chang Diaz has great aspirations for his rocket: a mail-carrier for outer space, a garbage truck for orbital debris an...

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