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The three objects in the solar system known to have nitrogen-dominated atmospheres are Earth, Saturn's moon Titan, and Neptune's moon Triton.


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Welcome to NASA's page for educators. NASA is committed to inspiring the next generation...as only NASA can. We are dedicated to offering educators essential NASA-related educational resources and information.
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 Jose Hernandez
Meet NASA's Future Explorer - Jose Hernandez 
Listen as NASA talks with a 2004 Astronaut Candidate.
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 Carlos Del Castillo stands on a boat holding a metal pole over the water
The Path That Nearly Wasn't Followed
After conquering seasickness, Carlos Del Castillo receives award for exploring the oceans.
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 An image of the SWIFT spacecraft near the center, with solar panels deployed, gazing at bright white flash of light behind it, symbolizing a gamma ray burst
The Brightest Explosions in a Restless Universe
The Swift mission is catching Gamma Ray Bursts!
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 Hubble Mosaic of the Majestic Sombrero Galaxy
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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 Chris Cassidy
Meet NASA's Future Explorer - Chris Cassidy
Listen as NASA talks with a 2004 Astronaut Candidate.
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  EDUCATIONAL NEWS
 
 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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 10.08.04 - New Astronauts Meet The Press
NASA's astronaut candidates are available to meet with the news media Thursday in Houston at 3 p.m. EDT.
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 10.07.04 - Officer Inspires Next Generation of Explorers
Alicia Beam is an education officer for K-12 programs in the Academic Affairs Department at Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville.
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 10.01.04 - Exploration and History on NASA Web Portal
As NASA celebrates its "birthday," we are proud to introduce "Why We Explore," a series of online essays offering historical perspectives on fulfilling the Vision for Space Exploration.
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 09.29.04 - NASA Recruits Community Outreach Volunteers
Applications for Solar System Ambassador positions are being accepted through JPL until October 15.
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 Swift GCN
Swift Multimedia
NASA has many videos regarding the Swift mission.
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 Astronaut Mike Fincke onboard the International Space Station
Staying Healthy on the ISS
Astronaut Mike Fincke talks about first aid on the ISS.
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 Space Weather Resources
Check out these links on sunspotters, radio waves, magnetosphere, and auroral friends.
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 Tracking a Solar Storm
Check out this Web site full of resources on solar storms.
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 Future Mission Concepts
Find out what ideas NASA is looking at for future missions into our universe.
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 Infrared Astronomy
This site has a wealth of information regarding infrared astronomy.
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