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Space Shuttles: The Glory of the Past

Santhosh Mathew, PhD | Posted 04.17.2012

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Santhosh Mathew, PhD

Although space shuttles inspired generations of space-gazers and contributed greatly to our national pride and identity, there are many misconceptions about the space shuttles and their missions.

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End Of An Era: Space Shuttle Makes Historic Final Landing

AP | By MARCIA DUNN | Posted 09.20.2011

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See video of Atlantis' landing below. Click here for photos of the touchdown. (AP, By MARCIA DUNN) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Atlantis and four astronau...

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Lost in Space: The Decline of the American Spirit

Bob Burnett | Posted 09.14.2011

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Bob Burnett

Fifty years after Alan Shepard became America's first astronaut, the U.S. launched its last space shuttle, marking the end of our space program -- and a new low for the American spirit.

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Why We Should Keep Flying the Space Shuttle

Buzz Aldrin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Buzz Aldrin

Instead of planning the retirement of the Space Shuttle program, America should be preparing the shuttles for their next step in space: evolving, not shutting them down and laying off thousands of people.

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