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The GeekDad Space Report for January 25, 2010

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Brian-McLaughlin

Greetings all and welcome to another edition of the GeekDad Space Report. We expected to be coming off another quiet week for launches, however we were surprised with a launch by the Chinese government. Here are some stats on the launch:
Saturday January 16, 2010
Launch Site: Xichang Launch Facility, People’s Republic of China
Launch Vehicle: Long March […] Continue reading →

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The GeekDad Space Report for January 11, 2010

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Brian-McLaughlin

Greetings all and welcome to another edition of the GeekDad Space Report. No launches this week and none from last week to report on, so lets dive right into news in the world of space.
AAS Meeting
This past week, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) held a meeting in Washington, DC and the mission results reported have been […] Continue reading →

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