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Astronaut Barbara Morgan to Leave NASA

"Barbara has served NASA and the Astronaut Office with distinction over the course of her career," Astronaut Office chief Steve Lindsey said. "From the Teacher in Space Program to her current position as a fully qualified astronaut, she has set a superb example and been a consistent role model for both teachers and students. She will be missed."

Buzz! Quiz TV first Blu-ray PS3 game to support Trophies and Firmware 2.40 (Buzz! Quiz TV)

VG247: Sony's confirmed that Buzz! Quiz TV will be the first released Blu-ray PS3 game to support Trophies.

Astronaut Shares Highs, Lows of His Adventure in Space

NASA astronaut Dan Tani celebrated Christmas and his 47th birthday in the four months he spent late last year as a flight specialist on Expedition 16 on the international space station. But while there, he also became the first astronaut to lose a family member while in orbit.

Astronaut's Son Draws Insignia Inspiration from Parents, da Vinci

Like any soon-to-be astronaut, Richard Garriott needed a patch to sew onto his spacesuit and to represent his mission. Unlike those who have launched before him however, Garriott had a unique source for his insignia's inspiration: his astronaut father.

Sushi in space? Japanese astronaut plans meals for ISS crew

Sushi in space? Japanese astronaut plans meals for ISS crewWashington - Astronaut Koichi Wakata's preparations to become the first Japanese crew member to live long-term aboard the International Space Station won't neglect his tastebuds.

Hall of Fame Astronaut Comes Home to the Twin Cities

HOUSTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut and Minneapolis native Colonel Robert D. Cabana, inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame earlier this year, will be honored at the Minnesota Twins baseball game on Aug. 11. Cabana will throw out the first pitch as the Twins host the New York Yankees at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Afterwards Cabana will be available to sign autographs for fans.

Hall of Fame Astronaut Comes Home to the Twin Cities

HOUSTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut and Minneapolis native Colonel Robert D. Cabana, inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame earlier this year, will be honored at the Minnesota Twins baseball game on Aug. 11. Cabana will throw out the first pitch as the Twins host the New York Yankees at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Afterwards Cabana will be available to sign autographs for fans.

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Bloggings On Immigration Law And Policy by Greg Siskind

200pxchangdiaz A reader of the blog gets the credit for this great addition to the honor roll of Immigrants of the Day. Costa Rican native Franklin Chang-Diaz has been a NASA astronaut for 28 years and holds the record for the most space flights by an astronaut (seven missions amounting to 66 days in space). Chang-Diaz himself was the product of an immigrant household. In addition to being a successful astronaut, Chang-Diaz is a professor at Rice University and the University of Houston. It's no wonder he's a national hero in his native country.

Astronaut Sally Ride Invites Girls to Explore Hands-on Science at Science Festival at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Astronaut Sally Ride Invites Girls to Explore Hands-on Science at Science Festival at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Astronaut Reisman on Colbert Again, This Time With Gravity

Astronaut Garrett Reisman visited the Colbert Report studio last night as an encore to the remote interview he did with Colbert from the International Space Station. Kudos are in order for Reisman. Both interviews were expertly funny and delightfully human, a dimension that is slowly working its way into NASA communications. I have transcribed some of the interview here, but of course, the mastery is in the timing. Click play for the full effect.

Astronaut and Billionaire will Ride Hydrogen Hummer to South Pole

Former American astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Apple Macintosh billionaire Steve Wozniak will drive a monster 4WD to the South Pole next Christmas.

Astronaut Barbara Morgan to leave NASA

U.S. astronaut Barbara Morgan says she's leaving the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to become an educator at Idaho's Boise State University.

Astronaut's alien claims fall short, says UFO researcher

A former NASA astronaut stunned the scientific world and divided UFO watchers when he claimed last week that UFOs and aliens do exist.

Astronaut gives motivational talk

The Malaysian Angkasawan (Astronaut), Dato Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al-Masrie, yesterday conducted a motivational talk at the Chancellor Hall, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. (See page 12).

Astronaut Gives Motivational Talk

The Malaysian Angkasawan (Astronaut), Dato Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al-Masrie, yesterday conducted a motivational talk at the Chancellor Hall, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

Astronaut James Reilly Leaves NASA

Veteran space shuttle astronaut James Reilly has left NASA to accept a position in the private sector. Reilly flew on three space shuttle missions to two space stations.

Astronaut Claims Alien Cover-Up

(July 25) - Former NASA astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell told a British radio host this week that governments have been covering up contact with aliens for more than six decades, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Astronaut Lands at the University of Washington Aug. 4-6

HOUSTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut Stan Love will return to his alma mater on Aug. 4 for the first time since his mission to the International Space Station in February. During his three-day visit to the University of Washington campus, Love will give a firsthand account of his spaceflight, speak about NASA's future and return items he carried with him in space.

Astronaut Lands at the University of Washington Aug. 4-6

HOUSTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut Stan Love will return to his alma mater on Aug. 4 for the first time since his mission to the International Space Station in February. During his three-day visit to the University of Washington campus, Love will give a firsthand account of his spaceflight, speak about NASA's future and return items he carried with him in space.

Astronaut James Reilly Leaves NASA

HOUSTON, June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Veteran space shuttle astronaut James Reilly has left NASA to accept a position in the private sector. Reilly flew on three space shuttle missions to two space stations.

Astronaut Barbara Morgan to Leave NASA

HOUSTON, June 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Veteran space shuttle astronaut Barbara R. Morgan will leave NASA in August to become an educator at Idaho's

Astronaut James Reilly leaves NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said veteran U.S. astronaut James Reilly has left NASA to accept a position in the private sector.

Astronaut James Reilly leaves NASA

WASHINGTON, June 30 (UPI) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said veteran U.S. astronaut James Reilly has left NASA to accept a position in the private sector.

Astronaut's research report for Cabinet

SHAH ALAM: A report on the findings of the research and studies conducted by the country's first astronaut, Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, at the International Space Station (ISS) will be presented to the Cabinet by the end of this month, said Science, Technology and Innovations Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili.

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