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Tourist Blasts Off in Russian Rocket
Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:57:31 -0000
U.S. business tycoon Richard Garriott blasted off into space aboard a Russian rocket.
Next Mars Rover Mission on Schedule Even as Cost Rises
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:35:49 -0000
Despite another overrun that could push its cost to more than $2 billion, NASA’s next-generation Mars rover mission remains on track for launching next fall.
The Long Countdown: Russia Leads Way in Space Tourism With Paid Trips Into Orbit
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:13:15 -0000
The Russian space program has found ways to make space pay and has shown that it is leading the way toward the commercialization of space travel.
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U.S. Military Plans Polls and Focus Groups in Iraq
Walter Pincus Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The U.S. military is planning a large polling and focus-group operation in Iraq over the next three years to help "build robust and positive relations with the people of Iraq and to assist the Iraqi people in forming a new government," according to a proposal seeking private contractors for the program.
An Energy Fix Written in the Stars
Ben Bova Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400
You're heading into some rough times as you move into the White House, Mr. Future President, what with the economy in recession, financial markets in turmoil, global warming, terrorism, war and soaring energy prices. But I can offer you a tip for dealing with that last issue, at least: Look to the stars.
Under Bush, US influence in Latin America wanes
AP Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:58:06 -0400
QUITO, Ecuador -- In a matter of weeks, a Russian naval squadron will arrive in the waters off Latin America for the first time since the Cold War. It is already getting a warm welcome from some in a region where the influence of the United States is in decline.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Boeing
Striking Machinists rally around union leaders before talks resume
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:23:00 -0000
Hundreds of Machinists who are on strike against The Boeing Co. gave their leadership a rousing show of support before they return to the bargaining table in the next day or so.
Back to the bargaining table
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:41:00 -0000
Boeing and its striking Machinists are going back to the bargaining table.
Suppliers feel effects of Boeing strike
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 07:30:00 -0000
The Machinists strike against The Boeing Co., now into its second month, is having ripple effects across the country on companies that do business with Boeing. It's especially tough for many smaller suppliers in the state.
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