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The Eco Facts Behind NASA’s Legendary Space Shuttle Program

07/14/2011
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  • Space Shuttle Atlantis
    On July 21st, at approximately 6:00AM, the Space Shuttle Atlantis will land signaling the end of NASA's 30 year-longSpace Shuttle Program. During its 30 year run, the world has seen the five shuttles (Enterprise never flew in space) complete 135 missions taking satellites into space or aiding in the construction of the International Space Station. Atlantis' final mission will mark the end of an era, and to celebrate the event we're taking a look at the amazing eco-facts you never knew about the space shuttle....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/the-eco-facts-of-the-legendary-nasa-space-shuttle-program-as-it-comes-to-an-end/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Space Shuttle in orbit
    On July 21st, at approximately 6:00AM, the Space Shuttle Atlantis will land signaling the end of NASA's 30 year-longSpace Shuttle Program. During its 30 year run, the world has seen the five shuttles (Enterprise never flew in space) complete 135 missions taking satellites into space or aiding in the construction of the International Space Station. Atlantis' final mission will mark the end of an era, and to celebrate the event we're taking a look at the amazing eco-facts you never knew about the space shuttle....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/the-eco-facts-of-the-legendary-nasa-space-shuttle-program-as-it-comes-to-an-end/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Space Shuttle launch
    On July 21st, at approximately 6:00AM, the Space Shuttle Atlantis will land signaling the end of NASA's 30 year-longSpace Shuttle Program. During its 30 year run, the world has seen the five shuttles (Enterprise never flew in space) complete 135 missions taking satellites into space or aiding in the construction of the International Space Station. Atlantis' final mission will mark the end of an era, and to celebrate the event we're taking a look at the amazing eco-facts you never knew about the space shuttle....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/the-eco-facts-of-the-legendary-nasa-space-shuttle-program-as-it-comes-to-an-end/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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Space Shuttle Atlantis

On July 21st, at approximately 6:00AM, the Space Shuttle Atlantis will land signaling the end of NASA's 30 year-longSpace Shuttle Program. During its 30 year run, the world has seen the five shuttles (Enterprise never flew in space) complete 135 missions taking satellites into space or aiding in the construction of the International Space Station. Atlantis' final mission will mark the end of an era, and to celebrate the event we're taking a look at the amazing eco-facts you never knew about the space shuttle....

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