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....
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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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