Dancing with the stars

Article Abstract:

Andy Thomas, Australia born Astronaut from National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) describes his flight aboard Discovery Space Shuttle as a life changing experience. Being a veteran astronaut including stint aboard the Russian space shuttle Mir and head of recovery and liasoning during the Columbia disaster, he views his progress through the yes of his family.

Executive changes & profiles, Space Research and Technology, Natl Aeronautics & Space Admin, Officials and employees, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Discovery (Spacecraft), Thomas, Andy

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Rita's lessons

Article Abstract:

President George W. Bush's handling of the crisis when Hurricane Rita struck the Texas-Louisiana border is evaluated. It is learnt that leadership is needed to be competent to handle a crisis and if Bush wants to be a competent leader, the government ought to be better prepared to deal with the next disaster.

Government domestic functions, Environmental aspects, Bush, George W., Emergency management, Emergency preparedness, Hurricanes, Domestic policy, Hurricane Rita, 2005, Post-disaster reconstruction

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Out of the Blue

Article Abstract:

The loss of the US space shuttle Columbia and its crew of seven at the end of a 16-day mission is a reminder of the dangers of space travel.

Cover Story, Accidents, Columbia (Spacecraft), Space vehicle accidents

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