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Geosynchronous Satellite Orbits
Communications satellites often use geosynchronous orbits because they remain stationary above the same location on Earth.
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Lagrange Points Make Science Fiction Factual
Lagrange Points serve as a mathematical tool for many space scientists, and also serve as a real science plot device in Robert L. Forward's novel Rocheworld.
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The Orbital Invisible Hand
A look at the likely shape of orbital commerce in the era of the 1st generation reusable launch vehicle.
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America's Future At Risk
Can the current U.S. defense budget provide sufficient funds to ensure America's military has continued access to space?

Complement
The complement system involves specialized proteins that supplment or complement antibody action through either the classical or alternative pathways.
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Screams from the Sun
Coronal Mass Ejections slam into the solar wind and release bursts in radio waves, signalling that a storm is headed toward Earth.
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How to See Satellites and Other Spacecraft
The space shuttle, the International Space Station, and satellites are all easily visible in the nighttime sky if you know where and when to look.
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Odyssey Reaches Mars in Late October
Latest mission to do specific experiments on radiation levels and near-surface water.
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Amy Reviews JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS
"...a sci-fi comedy adventure for big and small kids of all ages."
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Mathematicians
If you wonder what you can do with a math major? This article will give you a glimpse of the scores of possibilities.
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President and Michelle Obama in Europe
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama scored big in America's bid to repair relations with the European continent in the post-Bush era.
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Space Aged--SPACE COWBOYS is terrific
Eastwood directs and stars in nifty flick that says you're never too old to dream--or make dreams come true.
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Wireless Media: Microwave
Microwave is the Wireless Technology. Define major types.
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Cities in the Sky
<b><i>The</i></b> plan. Well, OK, <b>a</b> plan.
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Disposable Volkswagens
How our current state of affairs is holding back the conquest of space, and why there's not really all that much reason to worry.
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Next Stop: Orbit!
NASA's orbital spaceplane project is short on vision, but might do some good; the only question is, will it delay a manned mission to Mars?
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The Case for Space Tourism
Is now the time for space tourism?
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Clinton Reverses Decade Old Decline in Defense Budget
Is Clinton's recent defense spending request enough?
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Dealing With China (Part 2 of 3)
How do allegations of sales to China of military hardware and leases of American ports affect how the US deals with China?
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Why Geostationary Orbit Is Used by Satellites
Most home satellite dishes work because they can always point at a satellite that does not move. If the satellite moved, the dish would need to move too.
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