NASA at 50: still taking science to the limit

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In 50 years, NASA has earned itself an unparalleled reputation as an engineering, technological and scientific pioneer by pushing science to the limit.



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  • Modernmystic - Sep 25, 2008
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    Taking science right up to the limit of LEO! Oh wait that's just been since the 80s and it looks like we might actually be turning that trend around again....
  • deatopmg - Sep 25, 2008
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    "in all establishments the mediocre eventually take over, because there are so many of them. Then they persecute the talented." -??. 50 years is about right for this to be fully implemented.

    ...Or maybe it's just me losing my passion of the 50's and 60's

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