The international space station's Exedition One commander, Bill Shepherd, has written a poem capturing his thoughts and reflections, as he and Russian shipmates, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev, usher in 2001. Author Thomas J. Kelly details how the Apollo Lunar Module was developed in this Smithsonian History of Aviation and Spaceflight Series book. 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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