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Tropical storms, such as Tropical Cyclone Gonu, are rarities for the Arabian Sea.06.06.07
Rare Tropical Cyclone Churns in Arabian Sea
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technician tests patient with carotid artery ultrasound06.06.07
NASA Technology Helps in Heart Disease Fight
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St. Louis, Missouri05.31.07
Satellites Tackle Pollution Problem
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STS-117 Atlantis06.06.07
Atlantis Launch June 8
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Expedition 15 spacewalk06.06.07
Cosmonauts Wrap Second Spacewalk
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A Coast Guard Falcon jet takes part in search exercise.06.01.07
Rehearsing for Rescue
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Artist redition of MESSENGER spacecraft06.04.07
Passing Venus En Route to Mercury
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This beautiful galaxy is tilted at an oblique angle on to our line of sight, giving a 'birds-eye view' of the spiral structure.06.04.07
M81 Galaxy is Pretty in Pink
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Cassini spacecraft captures Saturn's glow, represented in brilliant shades of electric blue, sapphire and mint green, while the planet's shadow casts a wide net on the rings.05.31.07
Neon Saturn
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Astronaut Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, STS-115 mission specialist

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Astronaut: Comes from the Greek and means sailor among the stars.
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Neon Saturn
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Orion nebula

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