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Space Day - Dedicated to Extraordinary Achievements in Space
Since its launch in 1997, the Space Day educational initiative, which takes place on the first Thursday of each May, has evolved into a massive grassroots effort dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space.
Intrepid Solar Spacecraft Celebrates 10th Anniversary - The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft celebrates its 10th anniversary December 2. The SOHO mission, a collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), has allowed scientists to make significant advances in understanding the closest star, our sun. This includes the violent solar activity that causes stormy space weather, which can disrupt satellites, radio communication, and power systems on Earth.
Space Day
Celebrated each year on the first Thursday in May, will blast off on May 2, 2002. It is co-chaired by former Senator John Glenn and dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space.

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