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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:01:27 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Space Coast Task Force Delivers Economic Strategies Report

Space Coast Task Force Delivers Economic Strategies Report
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

The President's Task Force on Space Industry Workforce and Economic Development, co-chaired by NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, today released its report to President Barack Obama with recommendations to enhance economic development strategies along Florida's Space Coast.

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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:03:16 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: NASA Announces 2010 Global Climate Change Education Awards

NASA Announces 2010 Global Climate Change Education Awards
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

NASA has awarded $7.7 million in cooperative agreements to 17 organizations across the United States to enhance learning through the use of NASA's Earth science resources.

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Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:04:07 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: NASA Seeks Innovative Ideas About Human Health Challenges

NASA Seeks Innovative Ideas About Human Health Challenges
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

NASA will host LAUNCH: Health, a global forum focusing on health issues, at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida from Oct. 30-31.

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:04:40 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: NASA And Mary J. Blige Encourage Science Careers For Women

NASA And Mary J. Blige Encourage Science Careers For Women
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

A PSA with astronaut Melvin and recording artist Blige this week on NASA TV encouraging science careers for women.

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:01:42 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: NASA To Hold Green Aviation Summit Sept. 8-9

NASA To Hold Green Aviation Summit Sept. 8-9
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

NASA will host a Green Aviation Summit Sept. 8-9 to highlight the agency's work to develop environmentally responsible aviation technologies.

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:01:43 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: NASA Extends Engineering And Scientific Services Contract

NASA Extends Engineering And Scientific Services Contract
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

NASA Extends Engineering And Scientific Services Contract at Glenn Research Center

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Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:01:45 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Full-Scale NASA and ATK Solid Rocket Motor Test Set for Aug. 31

Full-Scale NASA and ATK Solid Rocket Motor Test Set for Aug. 31
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

NASA and Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) will conduct a full-scale test of a five-segment, first-stage solid rocket motor at 11:05 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Aug. 31.

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Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:03:11 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Drought Drives Decade-Long Decline in Plant Growth

Drought Drives Decade-Long Decline in Plant Growth
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

Global plant productivity that once was on the rise with warming temperatures and a lengthened growing season is now on the decline because of regional drought according to a new study of NASA satellite data.

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Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:02:54 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: NASA Asks Public for Final Shuttle Missions' Wakeup Songs

NASA Asks Public for Final Shuttle Missions' Wakeup Songs
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500

If you like music, the space program and are a little nostalgic, NASA has the perfect opportunity for you.