Daily Extra :
Astronomy & Space Fact
Galileo, launched in 1989, was the first U.S. spacecraft to orbit Jupiter. Galileo entered Jupiter?s orbit in 1995.
Who Was Born Today?:
1961: Laurel B. Clark, born in Ames Iowa, Lieutenant Commander USN/astronaut
Who Died Today?:
Today in History:
1982: Sygyzy: all 9 planets aligned on same side of Sun
2006: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter enters Mars orbit