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space program An Israeli astronaut coming to space in 2020?Israel's Science Minister meets in Washington with NASA chief to discuss possibility of Israeli astronaut joining future NASA mission. Amid War, Assad Approves New Space AgencySyria's cabinet decides to establish a "space agency", despite the ongoing civil war that has killed more than 140,000. Iran: We Launched a Monkey Into Space - AgainIranian state television claims it launched another monkey into space, this time using liquid fuel.Iran Planning to Send More Animals Into SpaceA monkey, a mouse, a rabbit, or a cat? Iran's Space Agency claims at least one of these animals will be sent to space. McCain Compares Ahmadinejad to Monkey, Sparking OutrageSen. McCain came under fire after posting tweet comparing Ahmadinejad to the monkey the Iranian government claims it launched into space. Ahmadinejad Says He's Willing to Be First Iranian AstronautPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that he is willing to be the first Iranian sent into space on behalf of the nation’s space program. Photos: Welcome to MarsCuriosity photos from Mars show “Mount Sharp,” 3.4 miles high. NASA scientists call the descent and landing a “miracle of engineering.” ‘Curiosity’ Lands on Mars after ‘Seven Minutes of Terror’The Mars science rover Curiosity landed on the Martian surface Monday after passing through what NASA called “seven minutes of terror.” $1 Million Gift to ‘Go into Outer Space’An anonymous $1 million gift to Ben Gurion University from a Florida couple will help scientists expand Israel’s space research. NASA Astronaut Gives IAF Cadets Some SpaceCol. William McArthur talks shop with future pilots, learns about the Knights of the Orange Tail.Israel's Space Budget Lifts Off: From NIS 10M to 165MFinance Minister and Science and Technology Ministers agree on huge boost to Israel's space projects. Will Israeli Flag be the Third on Moon?SpaceIl team in Google's $30M lunar contest aims to land an unmanned vehicle on the moon, transmit images back to earth. |
