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April 2nd, 2007

China Has Gained And Tested Array Of Space Weapons

China is developing an “impressive” array of space weapons, including missiles and jammers, and is moving toward placing nuclear weapons in space to attack U.S. satellites, the commander of U.S. strategic forces told the Senate yesterday.

http://www.washtimes.com/national/20070329-114710-9929r.htm

April 2nd, 2007

‘Star Trek’ Actor’s Ashes Heading To Space This Month

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (AP) — The ashes of James Doohan, who played chief engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott on the original “Star Trek” TV series, have been loaded into a rocket that is set to launch in New Mexico later this month.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/space/04/02/doohan.ashes.ap/

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