Armstrongs Open Letter Fails to Move Obama on Space Policy
Three Moon walkers Neil Armstrong James Lovell and Eugene Cernan blasted Barack Obama after his 2010 Constellation cancellation arguing the US would lose deep space exploration and fall to second rate status. They warned the nation cannot reach beyond low Earth orbit without human spaceflight.
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Americans face spaceflight gap as rivals push ahead
Gwynne Dyer argues the United States risks a multi year gap between the Shuttle retirement and new American crewed vehicles. He notes Russia offers seats on its rockets at over 50 million each and China and India may later provide alternatives, while leaders like Romney and Obama show waning will for deep space.
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Knox United hosts Jodi Faith concert for Sahel relief
Roblin Knox United Church invites participation in a Sahel crisis fundraiser. Jodi Faith performs September 18 at 7:30 p.m. Donations by freewill offering with receipts for gifts of $10 or more. funds matched by the Government of Canada until September 30.
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