Bear released to Michigan north woods after escape
A 123 pound nine month old black bear captured near Dead Stream Swamp and housed at Detroit Zoo is moved to a state forest in the Pigeon River Country. Public pleas for freedom led to a Milliken pardon and a seven hour trailer trek north. Some biologists worry captivity may hinder rewilding and survival in the wild.
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NASA plans high orbiting Mars orbiter to study Olympus Mons
Oratory Pasadena Calif reports NASA intends to boost Orbiter 1 into a higher Mars orbit to avoid planetary contamination and meet quarantine rules. The mission will also capture the largest known volcano Olympus Mons in unprecedented detail with photos scheduled for Sunday and Monday.
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Satellite control gas depletion date narrowed to July
The latest estimate places fuel exhaustion for the satellite’s maneuvering system around July 23 with a one week uncertainty. NASA cautions it could occur as early as July 16 or as late as July 30 depending on operating conditions.
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Viking Orbiter 1 to become space derelict after gas runs out
NASA announced Viking Orbiter 1 will exhaust its stabilization nitrogen by July 30 after four years as a Mars orbiter and relay station. The spacecraft will be silenced and drift as a derelict, while Orbiter 2 had earlier failed and lander Viking 1 continues limited operation.
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Chrysler sales show early revival signs amid loan guarantees
Chrysler buyers show cautious optimism as federal loan guarantees boost confidence. Dealers report rising floor traffic and plans to rehire laid off workers while Chrysler lines shutter and shift reductions press 2,100 hourly jobs. Indefinite closures hit Missouri Truck plant with 1,800 layoffs.
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