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Japan's Kiku-8 Communications Research Satellite Develops Glitch
By Associated Press published
TOKYO (AP) -- One of the world's largest geostationary satellites has developed a glitch in an experimental telecommunications system, authorities said Friday.
Software Revises Neil Armstrong's Moon Quote
By Associated Press published
HOUSTON (AP) -- That's one small word for astronaut Neil Armstrong, one giant revision for grammar sticklers everywhere.
Scientist Targets 2024 for China's First Moon Walk
By Associated Press published
SHANGHAI, China (AP) – China plans a manned lunar mission by 2024 that will include a walk on the moon's surface, a top Chinese scientist was quoted as saying in a Hong Kong newspaper.
'Star Trek' Memorabilia Up for Bid
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Christie's, the final frontier. These are the memorabilia of the ``Star Trek'' television shows and movies. Their mission - to fetch the highest prices they can at auction.
Three Astronauts to Fly Aboard China's Next Manned Spaceflight
By Associated Press published
BEIJING (AP) – China's next space flight will carry three astronauts into orbit to perform a spacewalk and prepare for an eventual space station, newspapers reported Thursday.
China's First Astronaut Heads for the Silver Screen
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HONG KONG (AP) _ China's first man in space, Yang Liwei, may make his big screen debut in a charity movie produced by filmmaker Tsui Hark, a Hong Kong newspaper reported Wednesday.
Russian Court Postpones Hearing in Astrologer's Deep Impact Lawsuit
By Associated Press published
MOSCOW (AP) -- NASA's comet-smashing mission raised more than cosmic dust – it also brought a lawsuit from a Russian astrologer. A Moscow court has postponed hearings.
'Star Trek: Enterprise' Cancelled By UPN Network
By Associated Press published
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After four years, the mission is over for "Star Trek: Enterprise."
NASA's Deep Impact Spacecraft Out of Safe-Mode
By Associated Press published
PASADENA, California (AP) -- NASA's Deep Impact comet-busting spacecraft emerged from "safe mode'' and was operating normally, the space agency said.
NASA Studying 'Rain Man's' Brain
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- NASA scientists are studying autistic savant Kim Peek, hoping that technology used to study the effects of space travel on the brain will help explain his mental capabilities.
Peter Jackson Reveals King Kong's Secrets
By Associated Press published
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Movie fans who can't wait for Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar remake of "King Kong" can log on to the Internet to watch the gorilla thriller as it is being made.
'Blade Runner', Asimov, Top Scientists' List of Fave Films, Authors
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LONDON (AP) -- A newspaper survey of top scientists has chosen "Blade Runner" as the world's best science fiction.
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