Bezos pitches spaceport plan for Van Horn Texas
West Texas town of Van Horn buzzes as Jeff Bezos outlines Blue Origin spaceport on 165000 acres of desolate ranch land. He describes a vertical takeoff and landing craft carrying three to space and back with long term goals of space colonization. Rob Meyerson accompanies him as program manager.
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China approves force to stop Taiwan independence
Beijing's National People's Congress backs an anti secession law authorizing military action to halt Taiwan's push for formal independence. Hu Jintao, now Central Military Commission chair, calls for stepped up war readiness as Washington and EU react to the measure.
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Odessa students miss science fair chances at regional event
At the UTPB Science Fair awards assembly in February Permian High School sophomore Ashley Howe noted many winners came from outside Odessa. Andrews and Big Spring dominated high school awards while ECISD entries were scarce. Former director Doug Hale and current head Doug Spence highlighted Odessa’s lack of participation, citing Permian’s absence in years and overall reduced ECISD involvement amid busy schedules.
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OHS
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