Time to rejoin space race, say scientists


	Time to rejoin space race, say scientists

pokkets

11-13-2007 11:40 PM

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space, race, rocket, sun, weather, corona, climate, change, launch

pokkets says:

Australia is gong to send a rocket to the Sun, and two satellites to monitor climate change. If you're going to join a race, it helps if there is no one else in the race. Everyone else seems to be aiming for the Moon or Mars.l

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11-14-2007 10:38 AM

debbyski

Just another reason for me to luv those Aussies

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