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Discovering the Beauty of Earth from Space


What would it be like to be an astronaut AND a professional photographer? Travel at 14,000 miles per hour with Don Pettit as he helps us discover the beauties of Earth from Space. http://youtu.be/rwt3kMivZk4

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Why do Galaxies glow in the center, except for the Milky Way


Why do galaxies glow in the center, except for the Milky Way, our galaxy? With a quick internet search, my curiosity was satisfied. Dust! Dust in our own galaxy blocks our view of the dense collection of stars near it’s … Continue reading

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Meet a Mechanical Engineer and see what he does


View this excellent short video and feel the enthusiasm this engineer has for his work at JPL. Hear his responses to the questions you probably have about engineering. http://www.virtualjobshadow.com/CareerProfileDemo/?cguid={87F41A60-DE5A-4C24-B102-15AF1660FC86}

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