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NASA: Astronaut hurt in bicycle accident (AP)

January 18, 2011
By stillaig
NASA: Astronaut hurt in bicycle accident (AP)

AP – NASA officials say an astronaut who had been slated for a spacewalk on the upcoming shuttle mission has been hurt in a bicycle accident. Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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Live Your Astronaut Dreams At Kennedy Space Center

November 1, 2010
By stillaig

If you have ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut, why not bring that dream to life by visiting Kennedy Space Center in central Florida.   Just a short drive from Orlando, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a unique opportunity for you to tour launch areas, meet a veteran astronaut, see actual rockets,...
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US astronaut excited about upcoming space mission (AP)

October 7, 2010
By stillaig
US astronaut excited about upcoming space mission (AP)

AP – When U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly blasts off to the International Space Station, he will have one unlikely consolation as he begins five months away from his family — his identical twin will drop by. View full post on Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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How can I contact an astronaut or astronomer that works for NASA through the mail?

September 23, 2010
By stillaig

I would like to share my thoughts with a professional astronomer from NASA and ask about their thoughts, too. Is it possible to contact one of them? If so, is there a particular person I should contact? Thank you.
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What would happen if an astronaut aboard the International Space Station…?

September 20, 2010
By stillaig

If an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (traveling at 28,000 km/h) reached outside the station and dropped a hammer … what would happen to the hammer? So, the speed of the ISS is irrelevant? It would just slowly drift away in any direction?
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NASA Selects Astronaut Crew for Possible Extra Shuttle Flight (SPACE.com)

September 15, 2010
By stillaig

SPACE.com – NASA has announced the four astronauts who would fly the last-ever space shuttle mission next summer, should Congress approve the extra flight. View full post on Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
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How do I get an Astronaut or NASA engineer to visit?

September 8, 2010
By stillaig

How do I get an astronaut to visit our college campus? What is the formal procedure? What about a NASA engineer? I believe they once mentioned I have to ask NASA and then provide room and board. How does it work exactly?
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what professions are there related to astronomy other than astronaut?

May 21, 2010
By stillaig

i`m only 16 but i am thinking about going into astronomy but i don’t have a clue what you have to do for it! it would be really helpful if you could mention uni courses to get into it? and how hard is it? any suggestions about NASA?
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What is NASA procedure when an Astronaut on a spacewalk has sudden jock itch irritation or itchy hemorrhoids?

March 18, 2010
By stillaig

My gay Uncle is going up on the next shuttle mission and he has problems with both of these issues that he has refused to tell the doctors or scientists at NASA because he is embarrassed. How can someone scratch themselves while in a bulky spacesuit?
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