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Japan's Kiku-8 Communications Research Satellite Develops Glitch

By Associated Press

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

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HOUSTON (AP) -- That's one small word for astronaut Neil Armstrong, one giant revision for grammar sticklers everywhere.

An artist's illustration of Chinese astronauts spacewalking outside their Shenzhou spacecraft. Future Shenzhou missions will feature spacewalks ahead of orbital rendezvous and docking demonstrations.

Scientist Targets 2024 for China's First Moon Walk

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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.

Russia's Space Agency Chief Hails Easing of INA Restrictions by U.S.

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Copernicus' Grave Found in Polish Church

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U.S. Losing Unofficial Space Race, Congressmen Say

Three Astronauts to Fly Aboard China's Next Manned Spaceflight

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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

China's First Astronaut Will Not Fly on Shenzhou 6

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SHANGHAI, China (AP) – China plans to send its second manned space mission into orbit next month, but the man who made the first trip won't be along.

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.

Malaysian Public to Vote for Nation's First Astronaut

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854 Vie to Become Malaysia's First Astronaut

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Afterglow: NASA Lauds Deep Impact's Comet Crash

Russian Court Postpones Hearing in Astrologer's Deep Impact Lawsuit

By Associated Press

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.

4-Year-Old Dead After Passing Out on Epcot's Mission: SPACE

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'Star Trek: Enterprise' Cancelled By UPN Network

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After four years, the mission is over for "Star Trek: Enterprise."

NASA's Comet Probe in Safe-Mode, But Healthy, After Launch

NASA's Deep Impact Spacecraft Out of Safe-Mode

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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

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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.

NASA's Genesis Spacecraft Adjusts Course

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- NASA's Genesis spacecraft successfully adjusted its course this week as it heads back toward Earth with a sample of solar wind particles, the space agency said Wednesday.

Universities Plan World's Largest Telescope

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The University of Texas and Texas A&M University are planning to construct what they call the world's largest telescope with the help of a Houston businessman's $1.25 million gift.