Scientists Pinpoint the ‘Edge of Space’


	Scientists Pinpoint the ‘Edge of Space’

RayWatkins

4-28-2009 8:46 PM

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As a companion blog following the research, planning and production of a series of documentary films, The X-Journals seek out and explore the ever expanding frontier of new and controversial ideas, discoveries and technologies that could profoundly shape the future of this planet.

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5-17-2009 3:30 PM

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