In little more than a month following its launch, the Thuraya 1 geomobile communications satellite has successfully completed its initial round of testing, including the first telephone calls. The triumphs and tragedies of the space program are recalled by those who were there in this glossy 240-page book from the Discovery Channel. Visit the Tracking Station for a full listing of upcoming launches. Hubble poster The Hubble Space Telescope's majestic view of the Eskimo Nebula. This spectacular poster is available now from the Astronomy Now Store.
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