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| Meet NASA's Future Explorer - Jose Hernandez
Listen as NASA talks with a 2004 Astronaut Candidate.
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| Science in Space Challenge
Become part of history by designing investigations to be done on a space mission.
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| The Brightest Explosions in a Restless Universe
The Swift mission is catching Gamma Ray Bursts!
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| The Path That Nearly Wasn't Followed
After conquering seasickness, Carlos Del Castillo receives award for exploring the oceans.
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| Living in a Restless Universe Extra
Living in a Restless Universe is the theme for NASA's highlighted educational resources in October 2004.
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| 10.18.04 - NASA to Host Educator Workshop
Thirty educators will visit MSFC in Huntsville, Alabama, October 22-24, to participate in a workshop.
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| 10.13.04 - Next Chapter in Exploration & History Series
Continuing the NASA online history series "Why We Explore," the second installment will be posted to the NASA Web Portal on Friday.
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| 10.13.04 - NASA and Foresman Announce Experience
Students from two classrooms will get a chance to see astronauts conduct their science projects through a national challenge program.
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| 10.12.04 - NASA to Inspire Students About Space Exploration
On October 18, students in Idaho will learn about the Vision for Space Exploration.
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| 10.08.04 - NASA to Share Exploration Vision With Students
An astronaut and a NASA official will visit with students in Fort Wayne, Indiana next week.
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| Timeless Knowledge Lesson Plans
Find out what resources are available to prepare for the 2005 Sun-Earth Day.
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| Tracking a Solar Storm
Check out this Web site full of resources on solar storms.
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| Earth Science Module
Find out what kind of resources CORE has available on Earth science studies.
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| Space Science Module
CORE has many items available in its Space science module.
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