Venus Crescent Illuminated by Sun Hidden by Haze
A Venus crescent is shown in early morning light, captured by the Cloud Photo Polarimeter aboard the Pioneer Orbiter. Measurements completed at 9 p.m. local time on December 5 indicate the planet’s surface is obscured by a thick atmospheric haze.
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Controversy Growing Over Solar Power Satellite Plan
Boeing researchers push solar power satellites SPS envisioned larger than Manhattan could match ten nuclear plants in output beams to earth via microwave while critics warn of cost safety and weaponization. NASA funds research and Congress ponders small demonstration in seven years amid debate over centralized power and space based solar energy.
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Denver woman wheels through life on roller skates daily
Jillene Freed, a 30 year old Denver resident, travels to appointments on roller skates. She owns no other shoes, cites pollution and gasoline savings, and faces some local criticism from merchants while planning to skate into old age. Egypt closes cultural centers in 1977 over critics of peace initiatives.
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