Survivors recall Pearl Harbor losses on anniversary
At Pearl Harbor Hawaii survivors honored those who died in the 1941 attack. Wayne Pease an 18 year old USS Shard sailor recalled watching five battleships go down. Senator Inouye spoke of resilience and the fight against terrorism. A quiet ceremony included a 7 55 a m moment of silence a 21 gun salute and taps. About two dozen survivors attended aging with time. The National Park Service lists 2390 dead 1178 wounded. Pease noted personal growth and release from resentment as he reflected on life.
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Space robots unlikely fix for Hubble repair effort
Cape Canaveral AP report says a robotic mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope would cost about 2 billion dollars and likely fail. The Aerospace Corp. warns NASA a five year prep is needed with under 40 percent chance of success.
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Troubleshooting Hubble repair plans and NASA's cautious path
NASA weighs a 2 billion robotic repair with 50-50 odds while awaiting a National Academy final report. If robotics are ruled out, a deorbit mission would guide Hubble to an ocean splashdown. The agency will review the NAS report and Aerospace Corp findings over months before deciding next steps.
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Bush urges sacrifices to back troops and families
President Bush spoke before Marines at Camp Pendleton urging Americans to make the war their own by supporting wounded personnel and military families. He recalled Pearl Harbor era sacrifice and cited groups already aiding veterans, asking civilians to do more as U.S. forces in Iraq rise.
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